Devaney 's first college head coaching job was at the University of Wyoming , where he went in five seasons ( 1957 – 1961 ) . The Cowboys won the Sun Bowl in his second season and won or shared the Skyline Conference title in his final four seasons in Laramie . Devaney was released from his contract by the university 's board of trustees in and was hired at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln at an annual salary of $ 17,000
Skyline Conference
Skyline Conference (1938–1962)
Bob Devaney