BYU Cougars

The BYU Cougars represent Brigham Young University, competing in the Big 12 Conference from LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, with the Wasatch Mountains as a stunning backdrop. The Cougars embody a unique identity as the flagship university of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a program built on discipline and execution. BYU has made the move from independence to the Big 12 in 2023. The program has cultivated a reputation for producing NFL quarterbacks and a passionate, nationwide fanbase. Cougar fans pack the stadium and travel in force. BYU represents Provo and the global LDS community in college football.

BYU football began in 1922, and the program rose to national prominence under LaVell Edwards, who built a passing dynasty. The Cougars won the 1984 national championship with a perfect season. Steve Young, Jim McMahon, and Ty Detmer are among the many legendary quarterbacks. The Holy War rivalry with Utah is one of the sport's most intense. BYU's identity as a program that succeeds with a unique recruiting base and cultural identity has endured. The Cougars' move to the Big 12 marked the culmination of decades of independence. BYU represents a distinctive voice in college football.