Laramie, WY – Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel announced that senior quarterback Tyler Hughes suffered a small fracture in his right forearm during the Cowboys’ 41-35 victory over UNLV at Allegiant Stadium. The injury occurred late in the first half after a hard hit near the sideline.
Injury details and immediate impact
Hughes stayed in the game for two more plays, completing a 32‑yard pass to Ke’Lyn Washom and a 10‑yard throw to running back Samuel Harris before losing his grip on the ball. He was replaced by backup Landon Sims, who later scored a 13‑yard touchdown, giving Wyoming a 31-21 lead early in the third quarter.
After the game, Hughes was taken to the team’s medical facility for X‑rays and emerged with a sling on his right shoulder. A follow‑up scan confirmed a small fracture in the forearm.
Coach’s outlook
“There is a small fracture in the forearm, but it’s not overly prohibitive,” Sawvel said at the Monday press conference. “He’s doubtful for Saturday’s contest at UTEP, and we’ll reassess after his doctor’s appointment this afternoon.”
Sawvel cautioned against rumors that Hughes would miss the rest of the season, noting that the medical staff will determine a timeline as more information becomes available.
Quarterback depth and upcoming game
Backup quarterback Landon Sims, who is coming off three ACL surgeries on his left knee, has thrown for 25 yards and rushed for 37 yards with two touchdowns this fall. Offensive coordinator Christian Taylor now has the opportunity to tailor the offense around either Sims or junior Mason Drube, both of whom have earned the confidence of the coaching staff.
Wyoming (6‑3, 5‑1) will face UTEP (1‑8, 0‑5) Saturday night at the Sun Bowl, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. Mountain Time on FS1.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
