Wyoming Cowboys#26 · LB Gary Rutherford
80 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 237 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Peoria, IL
Gary Rutherford is a LB (#26) for Wyoming, from Peoria, IL. In the 2026 season he has 33 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 11
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 10
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 11
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 14
Frame 11
Experience 10
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2026 season
33
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Gary Rutherford career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WYO | 5 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | WYO | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | WYO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 13 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
10
13
13
31
7
17
27
34
17
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at North Dakota State | L 0-28 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Hawai'i | W 27-10 | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | at Central Michigan | L 10-24 | 13 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Northern Colorado | W 21-13 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | at Colorado State | L 13-35 | 8 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowWyoming LB: #26
- ClassSophomore
- HometownPeoria, IL
Gary Rutherford: Wyoming LB profile and stats
Gary Rutherford is a LB (#26) for Wyoming, from Peoria, IL. This profile tracks Gary Rutherford's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Wyoming roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Wyoming sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Gary Rutherford in the news
All newsRecapWyoming beat Hawai'i 27-10 (Week 4, 2026)Wyoming beat Hawai'i 27-10 at War Memorial Stadium. Now Wyoming is 2-2, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and Hawai'i is 1-3, 0-2 in Mountain West play.2026-09-26RecapCentral Michigan beat Wyoming 24-10 (Week 3, 2026)Central Michigan beat Wyoming 24-10 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Now Central Michigan is 2-1, and Wyoming is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapWyoming beat Northern Colorado 21-13 (Week 2, 2026)Wyoming beat Northern Colorado 21-13 at War Memorial Stadium. Now Wyoming is 1-1, and Northern Colorado is 0-3.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Gary Rutherford play for?
Gary Rutherford plays for Wyoming, wearing #26 at LB.
What position does Gary Rutherford play?
Gary Rutherford is a LB for Wyoming.
How tall is Gary Rutherford?
Gary Rutherford is 6-1 and weighs 237 lb.
What year is Gary Rutherford in?
Gary Rutherford is listed as a sophomore on the Wyoming roster.
Where is Gary Rutherford from?
Gary Rutherford is from Peoria, IL.
How many tackles does Gary Rutherford have?
Gary Rutherford has 33 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.