Unlike many other football programs undergoing a coaching change this year, the Cowboys aren’t looking to rebuild their program amidst a mass exodus of players leaving the program. In fact, for the Cowboys, it’s quite the opposite. In year one under head coach Jay Sawvel, who was the defensive coordinator for the program last season, the Cowboys are looking to carry on a winning tradition set by Craig Bohl in his 10 year tenure with the Pokes.
The Cowboys are in as good of a position as they have ever been to top the Mountain West this season, with a good majority of last year’s roster returning, especially on the defensive side of the ball.