Wyoming addresses player conduct following field storming incident in Fort Collins

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Wyoming addresses player conduct following field storming incident in Fort Collins
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Wyoming defensive lineman Jayden Williams faced scrutiny after videos appeared to show him pushing a fan during a field storming on September 5. The incident occurred at Canvas Stadium following a 35-13 victory by Colorado State in the annual Border War. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel confirmed in a September 7 press conference that the matter has been addressed in-house and will be handled further at the team level. Sawvel noted that the university does not condone such actions from players. The coach also pointed toward stadium logistics, noting the difficulty for visiting teams to exit the field without navigating through crowds. He suggested that future scheduling or stadium layouts could be adjusted to prevent similar confrontations between fans and visiting players during postgame field entries.

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  • Jayden Williams was recorded pushing a fan at Canvas Stadium on September 5.
  • Colorado State defeated Wyoming 35-13 to secure the Bronze Boot trophy.
  • Jay Sawvel stated the incident is being addressed both individually and team-wide.
  • The Wyoming head coach cited concerns regarding the current field exit layout for visiting teams.
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Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel says the incident involving a player pushing a fan has been addressed in house.

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