Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl announced on Wednesday that he is retiring as head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys. Bohl’s retirement will end his 10-year tenure leading the Cowboys, which is the longest of any head football coach in school history. He will coach the Cowboys through this year’s Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl on Dec. 30 in Tucson, Ariz.
Bohl steps away from Wyoming Football after one of the most sustained periods of success in program history, including: more bowl victories (3) and more bowl appearances (6) than any coach in school history; six winning seasons — second most of any Wyoming coach; and more NFL players developed than at any time in program history. His overall head-coaching record stands at 164-92 (.641) and his Wyoming record is 60-60 (.500) heading into this year’s Arizona Bowl. Bohl who is a former Husker was the defensive coordinator for the Huskers under Frank Solich.
Bohl will be replaced by current defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel who was introduced by the Cowboys. Sawvel is the 33rd coach in Wyoming history and has served as the team’s defensive coordinator and safeties coach since February of 2020. Over his career, he has been part of 21 teams who advanced to postseason play, including 14 bowl appearances and seven NCAA Playoff appearances.
