Gary Rutherford
2024: Rutherford appeared in four games for the Cowboys and maintained his redshirt for the Brown and Gold. He recorded one tackle with his stop coming against Colorado State. High School: Gary Rutherford is rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com. 247Sports also ranked Rutherford as the No. 55 overall recruit in the state of Illinois. Rutherford was named First Team All-State Class 5A in 2023 as a linebacker/wide receiver by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA). He was also named to the Peoria Journal Star First Team All-Area squad as a linebacker and was selected to the Big 12 All-Conference First Team. He helped lead Peoria High to a 6-4 record and the First Round of the 2023 Class 5A State Playoffs. Rutherford was also recruited by Indiana, Toledo and Washington State. Personal: He is undecided on a business major.
- EnrolledGary Rutherford (LB) enrolled in University of Wyoming
- CommittedGary Rutherford (LB) committed to University of Wyoming
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Wyoming | 8 | 8 | 356 | Elite | 53 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Wyoming | 12 | 0 | 132 | Low | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | University of Wyoming | 4 | 0 | -- | Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 24 | 8 | 488 | Med. | 69 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 |
Profile last updated Nov 10, 2026