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Wyoming Retires Josh Allen’s No. 17 in Halftime Homecoming

The honor marks the program’s first retired football number, underscoring his ascent from Laramie to an NFL MVP.

Overview

  • Allen’s jersey was retired at halftime of Wyoming’s game against Nevada at War Memorial Stadium, with his parents and former coach Craig Bohl joining him on the field.
  • It was his first visit to Laramie since his 2018 Pro Day, with his No. 17 unveiled on the stadium’s middle deck before a sold-out crowd.
  • Hailee Steinfeld attended with Allen, and a brief on-camera exchange between the couple drew wide attention on social media.
  • Calling the moment “a huge blessing,” Allen thanked fans and teammates and closed with a playful jab at rival Colorado State.
  • Wyoming lost to Nevada 13–7, while Allen’s Bills had the weekend off after a 23–19 defeat to the Texans on Thursday in which he was sacked eight times; earlier this year he entered Wyoming’s Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor.