Wyoming to Retire Josh Allen’s Number Against Nevada
One of the biggest moments in Wyoming football history is set to take place later this season, and it involves one of the school’s most famous alumni. Josh Allen, now considered one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, will have his number officially retired by the University of Wyoming. The ceremony will happen before the Cowboys’ final home game of the season, which comes against Nevada on November 22.
What makes this so significant is that Allen’s No. 17 will be the very first number ever retired in the history of Wyoming football. That alone shows how much of an impact he made during his time in Laramie. In a social media announcement, Allen expressed his excitement about coming back, saying he’s looking forward to returning to the university and to the fans who supported him from the beginning.
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Allen played for Wyoming from 2015 through 2017, and in just those three seasons he left a lasting impression. Since then, his career has only skyrocketed. He has turned into one of the league’s most productive quarterbacks, and just last season he was honored as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. That kind of rise—from a college quarterback in Wyoming to the very top of the NFL—makes this jersey retirement feel especially fitting.
There’s also a neat tie-in to Nevada football. The Wolf Pack and the Cowboys will share the field on the day Allen’s number is retired. In fact, Allen actually played against Nevada once back in 2016. That game was in Reno, and it was a thriller that Wyoming won 42-34. Allen was impressive, completing nine of 13 passes for 145 yards, running for 52 more on 14 carries, and scoring two rushing touchdowns. To top it off, he even caught a four-yard touchdown pass. So, Nevada fans will remember that he definitely left his mark the last time he played against them.
There’s also a personal connection between the programs today. James Price, who was once one of Allen’s teammates at Wyoming, is now Nevada’s wide receivers coach. The two remain close—Price even served as Allen’s caddie at this year’s American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. That adds a personal layer to what is already shaping up to be a historic and emotional day.
The game itself is set for an 11 a.m. Pacific time kickoff and will be broadcast on Nevada Sports Net. For Wyoming fans, it will be a celebration of a player who transformed their program. For Nevada fans, it will be a chance to see history unfold up close, even if it’s on the opponent’s home field. And for Josh Allen, it will be a homecoming that cements his legacy forever in Wyoming football history.
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