LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Three former Cowboys will participate in the Hula Bowl on Saturday in Deland, Fla. Center Jack Walsh, Guard Caden Barnett and tight end Evan Svoboda are set to play in the All-Star game features some of the nation's top seniors.
 
Walsh appeared in and started all 12 games at center. He has played all three positions on the offensive line in his career. He earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West honors this past season. He recorded an 80 percent grade and had nearly 60 knockdowns for the season to rank second on the team. He was ranked in the top third of all centers in the nation by Pro Football Focus and played in 46 career games with 37 starts.
 
Barnett appeared in and started all 12 games at guard this season. He also spent three seasons playing tackle for the Pokes. He was the highest graded guard in the MW this season by Pro Football Focus and earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors. He recorded 80 knockdowns on the season to lead the team and was the to the Pro Football Focus Team of the Week in the ninth week of the season. Barnett played in 48 career games with 34 starts.
 
Svoboda played in all 12 games this season for the Pokes at tight end. He finished the season with 11 catches for 92 yards with one touchdown reception. He added 8.4 yards per reception on the season and had a long reception of 27 yards. He had a career day against San Jose State with four receptions for 24 yards.
 
The contest will be played at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium in Deland, Fla., and is set for a 10 a.m. MT start. The game will air on CBS Sports Network.