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Wyoming Retires Josh Allen's Number 17

Originally posted on Wyoming Cowboys Athletics  |  Last updated Nov 22, 2025 4:08 PM ET

The most popular and dynamic player ever to play at UW, Josh Allen brought the national spotlight to Wyoming football. Allen quarterbacked the Cowboys to two consecutive eight-win seasons and a berth in the Mountain West Championship game. On November 22, 2025, UW retired Allen's iconic #17, making him the first player in program history to receive that honor.

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