Former Cowboy Josh Allen Named NFL’s Most Valuable Player
NEW ORLEANS – Former Cowboy quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday evening at the NFL Honors in New Orleans. He is the first ever Mountain West Conference player to earn NFL MVP honors.
Allen led the Buffalo Bills to AFC Championship game. He finished the regular season campaign near the top of several statistical categories. He had 41 offensive touchdowns for fourth in the NFL, a 101.4 passer rating for eighth in the league and only six interceptions (third least among QBs who played in 17 games).
Allen was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week four different times. He also became the first player in NFL history to record at least 25 passing touchdowns, 10 rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in a season.
In his two seasons as the starting quarterback for the University of Wyoming, Allen led the Wyoming Cowboys to two consecutive eight-win seasons, two consecutive bowl appearances and he concluded his college career with a 37-14 victory over Central Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, earning Most Valuable Player honors for the bowl win.
Wyoming was 8-6 in 2016 with Allen as the starter. He led the Cowboys to the Mountain Division title in the Mountain West Conference and helped Wyoming earn the right to host the 2016 MW Championship Game. Along the way, the Cowboys defeated No. 13 ranked Boise State, were named the National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) for that victory and also defeated No. 24 ranked San Diego State.
In 2017, Wyoming was 8-3 in the 11 games Allen started. He missed the final two regular-season games of 2017 due to a right shoulder injury, but he returned to play an outstanding game in Wyoming's bowl victory.
Over his Wyoming career, Allen accounted for 5,833 yards of total offense, including 5,066 passing yards and 767 rushing yards. He was responsible for 57 touchdowns for his career (44 passing, 12 rushing and 1 receiving). He threw 44 touchdown passes vs. only 21 interceptions. His combined record as a starter in 2016 and '17 was 16-9 for a 64.0 winning percentage.
What are Wyoming fans saying on social media?
Bill Rounsborg “Do good, be good, God bless. And go Bills.” JA, Feb 6, 2025.
Carol Penn Linton So proud of Josh!
Drew Aguilar Very very deserving! Congratulations! Once a Poke always a Poke! #GoBills #GoPokes
Ryan Lorenz Such a wonderful ambassador for the state and the university.
Dan Haley Best speech of the night! He’s a class act. Proud he’s a Cowboy!
Steve Weakland Disproves the old adage that nice guys finish last. Well done, Josh.
Connie Davis Congratulations, Josh - you are not a surprise to University of Wyoming fans. We knew when you hit the field at 7220 ft., someone special was in front of us, and you proved it every game. You helped us gain respect and win victories. Thank you, Josh - Go Pokes~ MVP 2025 ~
Charlotte Bruce Congratulations Josh ! The University of Wyoming is very proud of you and the honor is well deserved !!
Deb Snow Wyoming proud! Congratulations Josh, so deserved!
Bill Sparks Congratulations Josh!!! The entire state of Wyoming and beyond are excited and proud of you!!
Robin Coulthard Humble and a terrific person! CONGRATULATIONS JOSH ALLEN
Naomi Elizabeth Thank you Wyoming for preparing him for Buffalo!!! We ADORE him we love that all of you are now a part of the Mafia!!
Theresa Gordon Gunn So awesome! The world needs more Cowboys like him who are great on and off the field
Carolyn Tooke Way to go Josh! Wyoming is so proud of you!!
Diana Duran Very much deserved, class act. He’s our SUPERMAN roll on we’re with you on this ride. Let-em Buck
Robert Franks Congrats, Joshy! Well deserved! He'll get that SB title. Go Pokes!
Tanya Greenwell Congratulations, Josh! It’s been so fun following you on your journey! Keep up the great work! Go Pokes! Go Bills!
Paula Bochmann Rauzi Wyoming proud.....well done sir!
Tara Wagner Well deserved and such a fine young human being. Congratulations Josh
Ronald Lance Congratulations Josh Allen you have worked very hard to receive this high award.
Damon Willis Proud Wyoming Cowboy moment! Let’s go pokes!
Dino DeBell Definition of class . Through thick and thin thin. Many humans with extreme talent, not so many with the example of role model that he naturally exudes
Kevin Dunham Just ordered the MVP shirt off shop NFL and a Wyoming Cowboys Jersey! So freaking happy right now! Go Josh!
Sandy Pedersen Congratulations on your MVP! thank you Coach Bohl for recruiting Josh to Wyoming!
Shannon Berger Josh continues to make Wyo Fan proud! Go Pokes! Go Bills!
Michelle Denzer Congrats, Josh!!! We love you so much!!!! Wyo Royalty!!!
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