Bohl said before the spring that an injury has never cost one of his players his spot on the depth chart, but he opened up the competition once spring practices started in late March.

The focus for Chambers was getting more comfortable with Cowboys’ pro-style offense and developing as a passer after the Cowboys relied heavily on his legs last season. Vander Waal completed just 48.5 percent of his passes last season, so improving his footwork and accuracy were the primary objectives for the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder.

But Chambers always maintained his lead, taking a majority of the first-team reps throughout the spring.

Neither quarterback did much to impress in Wyoming’s first open scrimmage in Casper on April 13. Chambers was just 5 of 15 passing while Vander Waal completed 66 percent (8 of 12) of his passes but threw two interceptions.