2026 College Standings · Updated Jun 4
Team Roping (Heeler)
TJ Jay Bowler of SUTU leads College team roping (heeler) with 1,560 pts. 25 athletes ranked.
Source: collegerodeo.com
Scoring
Points ranking
Cut to qualify
Top 3 (CNFR qualifier)
Path to the title
College rodeo is contested in 11 regions. Top two men's and women's teams per region, plus top three individuals per event per region, advance to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, WY.
25 ranked in Team Roping (Heeler)
Top is TJ Jay Bowler with 1,560 pts · Cut at #3 (CNFR qualifier): Sam Joseph Saunders, 1,086 pts
| # | Athlete | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TJ Jay Bowler | 1,560 pts | |
| 2 | Garrett Kelly Jepson | 1,224 pts | |
| 3 | Sam Joseph Saunders | 1,086 pts | |
| CNFR qualifier Above the line: in. Below: chasing. Gap to next: 211 pts | |||
| 4 | Preston Douglas Olsen | 875 pts | |
| 5 | Justin Daniel Ochs | 870 pts | |
| 6 | Teagan Robert Allen Roukema | 855 pts | |
| 7 | Howdy Dee Jackson | 840 pts | |
| 8 | Tanner J Brown | 835 pts | |
| 9 | Ty Thomas Jacobs | 830 pts | |
| 10 | Trent D Jones | 775 pts | |
| 11 | Keegan Lee Cumbie | 765 pts | |
| 12 | Clayton Chance Three Irons | 755 pts | |
| 12 | Tommy Jack Rose | 755 pts | |
| 14 | Riley Scott Alder | 691 pts | |
| 15 | Kahiwa Augustiro | 665 pts | |
| 16 | Trey Frank | 662 pts | |
| 17 | Hayden Dean Sanders | 616 pts | |
| 18 | Cade Simon Sandstrom | 599 pts | |
| 19 | Cael Don Espenscheid | 595 pts | |
| 20 | Sterling James Fowlie | 581 pts | |
| 21 | Jayden Brock Morris | 580 pts | |
| 22 | Belden Kambren Cox | 570 pts | |
| 23 | Preston James Bird | 560 pts | |
| 24 | Kade McKnight | 560 pts | |
| 25 | Jaydon Myrl Warner | 557 pts | |
The cut line at #3 marks the CNFR qualifier. Athletes below the line are chasing.
Frequently asked
How are College team roping (heeler) standings calculated?
NIRA College Rodeo Standings team roping (heeler) standings are ranked by points earned at sanctioned events. College rodeo is contested in 11 regions. Top two men's and women's teams per region, plus top three individuals per event per region, advance to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, WY.
Who is leading the 2026 College team roping (heeler) standings?
TJ Jay Bowler of SUTU leads the 2026 College team roping (heeler) standings with 1,560 pts. Standings refreshed Jun 4.
Who is on the College team roping (heeler) bubble?
Sam Joseph Saunders sits at #3 with 1,086 pts, the last CNFR qualifier spot. Preston Douglas Olsen is the next chaser at #4 with 875 pts.