Cowboys Alternate Logo
The University of Wyoming Cowboys have a long and storied history, and the same can be said for their alternate logos. From classic to modern designs, these symbols of pride capture the spirit of Cowboy football.
The first alternate logo was introduced in 1994 as part of an effort to update the school's image. The design featured a bucking horse with “WYO” written across its back surrounded by stars representing each state in which Wyoming has campuses (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Utah). This logo remained unchanged until 2003 when it was replaced with another iteration featuring just one star on either side instead of four.
This version is still used today but has been tweaked slightly over time for clarity purposes or to fit different marketing campaigns such as “Ride On” or “Cowboy Up!” In 2011, an additional logo featuring two crossed guns above a red-and-black shield was added along with several other variations that feature various combinations between them all including changing colors from browns/beiges/yellows into blues/greens/reds etcetera depending on what look they are going for at any given moment.
In addition to these primary marks, there have also been some fun secondary ones like those made specifically for bowl games played during December 2017 which included snowflakes around cowboy hats; 2018 saw multiple versions celebrating 100th-anniversary celebrations while 2019 brought us special editions honoring Native American tribes living within state borders – something unique only found here at UW! Finally, 2020 marked yet another change this time introducing white outlines around both main logos making them stand out even more against backgrounds where needed while also adding subtle details like horseshoes tucked away inside negative space areas throughout each piece too - definitely worth checking out if you haven't already done so already!
Overall it's clear that no matter what decade we're talking about here UW always manages to find ways to keep things fresh without straying too far from their traditional roots - something fans both old & young alike can appreciate year-round whether they're watching live-action NCAA Football Saturdays or simply wearing apparel sporting latest updated graphics proudly wherever else life takes them next... Go Pokes!!
2022 - Present
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘WYOMING” in brown with yellow trim.
Refreshed the brand by cleaning up the details in the logo.
2022 - Present
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in brown.
Refreshed the brand by cleaning up the details in the logo.
2022 - Present
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘WYOMING” in yellow.
Refreshed the brand by cleaning up the details in the logo.
2022 - Present
A western style initials “UW” in brown with yellow trim.
2022 - Present
A western style letter “W” in brown with yellow trim.
2022 - Present
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in yellow.
Refreshed the brand by cleaning up the details in the logo.
2022 - Present
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘WYOMING” in brown.
Refreshed the brand by cleaning up the details in the logo.
2015 - Present
Mascot Pistol Pete in gold, brown, and white with a wordmark “COWBOYS” in brown on the yellow cowboy hat.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘WYOMING” in yellow.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘COWBOYS” in brown with yellow trim.
2013 - 2022
A western style letter “W” in brown with yellow trim.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘COWBOYS” in brown.
2013 - 2022
A western style letter “W” in brown with yellow trim.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco next to initials ‘WYO” in brown.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘COWBOYS” in yellow.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco next to initials ‘WYO” in yellow.
2013 - 2022
A western style letter “W” in brown with yellow trim above a wordmark “COWGIRLS” in brown with yellow trim.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘COWGIRLS” in brown with yellow trim.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in brown.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘WYOMING” in brown.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘COWGIRLS” in yellow.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘WYOMING” in brown with yellow trim.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in yellow.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco above a wordmark ‘COWGIRLS” in brown.
2013 - 2022
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco next to initials ‘WYO” in brown with yellow trim.
2006 - 2012
A block style letter “W” in brown with yellow trim.
2000 - 2007
A Cowboy’s head wearing a hat and bandana in brown and gold.
2000 - 2007
A left-facing cowboy holding a white and black hat riding a brown and light brown horse with wordmark “WYO” in white with light brown highlight on a black background.
2000 - 2007
A bucking horse and cowboy rider landing on a star above a wordmark “UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING” in gold, brown, and black.
2000 - 2007
A Cowgirl’s head wearing a hat and bandana in brown and gold.
2000 - 2007
A right-facing cowgirl holding a white and black hat riding a brown and light brown horse with the wordmark “WYO” in white with a light brown highlight on a black background.
2000 - 2007
A bucking horse and cowboy rider landing on a star in gold, brown, and black.
2000 - 2007
A right-facing cowboy holding a white and black hat riding a brown and light brown horse with the wordmark “WYO” in white with a light brown highlight on a black background.
2000 - 2007
A left-facing cowgirl holding a white and black hat riding a brown and light brown horse with the wordmark “WYO” in white with a light brown highlight on a black background.
1988 - 2000
A bucking horse and cowboy in yellow on the geometric letter “W” in brown above a wordmark “UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING” in brown.
1988 - 2000
A bucking horse and cowboy in yellow on the geometric letter “W” in brown next to a wordmark “UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING” in brown.
1988 - 2000
A bucking horse and cowboy in yellow on the geometric letter “W” in brown.
1953 - 2015
Mascot Pistol Pete in gold, brown, and white with a wordmark “COWBOYS” in brown on the yellow cowboy hat.
1921 - 1988
Silhouetted of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco in brown.
The original cowboy logo.
