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Official Start of BYU Football
Football began at the Brigham Young Academy in 1896, but was discontinued in 1903. It's official start was in 1922. -
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G. Ott Romney and Eddie Kimball BYU Football Coaches
Romney and Kimball lead team to an overall record of 65-51-12. In 1932 they went 8-1 and outscored their opponenets 188-50. -
BYU Beats the University of Utah
This was the first win BYU had over the University of Utah. They won 12-7 in Salt Lake City. Previously they were 0-17-3 against Utah. -
First All-American Eldon "The Phanton" Fortie
Eldon Fortie was named an All-American at the running back position even though he was the BYU Quaterback. Their offense required him to be the primary ball carrier. -
Courgar Stadium
Cougar Stadium is completed. Capacity 30,000 -
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BYU vs University of Utah
BYU goes 22-6 against the University of Utah. -
LaVell Edwards Hired as BYU Coach
LaVell Edwards is hired as the BYU Head Football Coach. He implemented a passing game at BYU which was cutting edge for the time.
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BYU Wins Holiday Bowl
YouTube Holiday Bowl Video
BYU trailed SMU by 20 points with only 4 minutes remaining. The Cougars scored 21 points in one of the biggest comebacks in college football. -
BYU Named National Champions
BYU Goes 13-0 and is named National Football Champions. -
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Gary Crowton
Gary Crowton is named the successor when LaVell Edwards retires. He goes a miserable 26-23 before leaving for the University of Oregon. -
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Bronco Mendenhall
Bronco Mendenhall is the current coach of the BYU Cougars. -
BYU opnes the 2010 Season vs. Washington
BYU opened the 2010 season with a 23-17 win over Washington.
