The 1972 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Fritz Shurmur, the Cowboys compiled a record of 4âÂÂ7 (3âÂÂ4 against conference opponents), placing fifth in the WAC. The team played home games on campus at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming.