The 2009 Wyoming Cowboys football team represented the University of Wyoming as a member Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave Christensen, the Cowboys compiled an overall record of 7âÂÂ6 record with mark 4âÂÂ4 in conference play, placing fifth in the MW. Wyoming was invited to the New Mexico Bowl, where the Cowboys defeated Fresno State two overtimes. The team played home games at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming.