LARAMIE, Wyo.  (SEPT. 22, 2025) – University of Wyoming freshman running back Samuel "Tote" Harris was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Freshman of the Week on Monday after recording a career-high in rushing on Saturday at Colorado. It marks back-to-back weeks that Harris has earned the honor.
 
Harris led the Cowboys with 126 rushing yards at Colorado. It was a career-high, as he did so on 19 carries. It marked the first time a true freshman rushed for 100 yards for the Cowboys since Titus Swen rushed for 136 yards against UNLV in 2019.
 
Harris broke open a 50-yard rush in the second quarter for the longest rush of the season for the Pokes and the longest of his career. He finished the contest rushing for 6.6 yards per carry.
 
He leads the Cowboys this season with 256 rushing yards on the season on 37 carries. He adds 6.9 yards per rush and has one touchdown. He is averaging 64.0 yards per game rushing.