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Josh Allen to Have Jersey Retired at University of Wyoming

Josh Allen, Wyoming's highest-ever NFL draft pick and 2024 MVP, had 5,833 yards and 57 touchdowns as quarterback, marking the first jersey retirement in Cowboys history.

  • On Nov. 22, the University of Wyoming will retire Josh Allen's No. 17 jersey at halftime during the home finale vs. the University of Nevada football team at War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, Wyoming, and Allen will attend after the Bills' Nov. 20 Thursday game.
  • Allen rose from a raw prospect to the NFL's 2024 MVP, generating an estimated 46 million exposure value for Wyoming, the school said.
  • During his Wyoming career, Allen amassed 5,066 passing yards, 767 rushing yards, and 57 total touchdowns, leading the Cowboys to back-to-back eight-win seasons and a Mountain West Championship game.
  • Wyoming confirmed this will be the program's first official jersey retirement, retiring Josh Allen's No. 17 and inducting him into Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame on Friday.
  • Timing was set so Allen could attend following the Bills' Thursday game on Nov. 20, allowing fans and alumni across Wyoming and Buffalo to celebrate the Nov. 22 home finale as a homecoming that highlights his national impact.
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WGRZ broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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