Bobby Wagner's jersey will be retired by Utah State - Deseret News
One of the greatest players in Utah State football history will have his jersey retired soon.
www.deseret.comHere’s the latest on Bobby Wagner related to Utah State as of 2026:
- Bobby Wagner has been in the spotlight at Utah State University (USU) as the keynote commencement speaker for the 2026 graduates, delivering remarks and being featured in USU’s commencement activities.[1]
- In addition, USU announced plans to retire Wagner’s No. 9 jersey in a ceremony either in 2026 or 2027, highlighting his standout contributions to the program and his NFL success.[2][3]
- Coverage from USU and local outlets notes Wagner’s honorary doctoral degree at the same commencement and his address to graduates, underscoring his ongoing ties to the school and its athletes.[5][6]
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Citations:
- USU Today announced Wagner as 2026 commencement speaker.[1]
- Deseret News reported on jersey retirement plans for Wagner.[2]
- ClutchPoints and Deseret News covered the retirement details and ceremony timing.[3][6]
- Additional summaries on his commencement address and honorary degree are in earlier USU-related coverage.[8][5]