NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Interstat) — Tyler Hughes threw two touchdown passes and Markell Holman rushed for 80 yards as Wyoming beat visiting Northern Colorado 21-13 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys improved to 1-1, while the Bears dropped to 0-3. Northern Colorado built an early lead with 10 first-quarter points and added a field goal in the second quarter. Wyoming answered with a touchdown and took control with 14 third-quarter points. Landon Richardson connected on field goals of 45 and 35 yards for the Bears, and Kenny Lueth found Marcus Mozer for a 45-yard touchdown. Wyoming’s defense held late, and Hughes capped the scoring with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Frendt in the fourth quarter. Samuel Harris also rushed for a short touchdown, and Erik Sandvik made all of his extra-point attempts. Wyoming will visit Central Michigan on Sept. 19, while Northern Colorado hosts Northeastern State on Sept. 19. The game was played before the Cowboys’ home schedule continued later in September.