The Cowboys announced an early signing class of 20 high school student-athletes on December 20.

[2] Sources: Listed in the order that they were released During the Mountain West media days held July 24–25 at the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip, the Cowboys were predicted to finish in second place in the Mountain Division.

[9] Strong safety Andrew Wingard was selected as the preseason defensive player of the year.

Defense Youhanna Ghaifan – DT Carl Granderson – DE Andrew Wingard – SS

Source:[10] Quarterback Tailback Fullback Wide receiver Tight end Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Placekickers Punter Long snapper Linebackers Defensive backs Legend Key: SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumbles Recovered, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties First Team Nico Evans, Sr., RB Andrew Wingard, Sr., DB Cooper Rothe, Jr., PK Second Team Carl Granderson, Sr., DL Honorable Mention Tyler Hall, Jr., CB Logan Wilson, Jr., LB Cooper Rothe – Special teams Player of the Year Keegan Cryder, Fr., C – Freshman All–American (FWAA) Carl Granderson – Senior Bowl Andrew Wingard – East–West Shrine Game Nico Evans – NFLPA Collegiate Bowl