BYU Football Celebrates 100 Seasons of Tradition and Excellence

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As Brigham Young University's football program prepares for its 100th season in 2024, the university has announced a series of events and celebrations to commemorate the milestone. The program's rich history spans over nine decades, with teams competing in various conferences including the Rocky Mountain Conference, Mountain States Athletic Conference, Western Athletic Conference, and the Big 12 Conference. With a total of 100 seasons under its belt, the Cougar football program has a storied legacy that will be revisited and celebrated throughout the 2024 season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BYU football program will celebrate its 100th season in 2024, marking a century of tradition and excellence in college football.
  • The program's first intercollegiate varsity football season was played in 1922 as a member of the Rocky Mountain Conference.
  • The Cougars took a three-year hiatus from the gridiron from 1943-1945 due to World War II, resuming play in 1946.
  • BYU has fielded a football team each fall as members of various conferences, including the Mountain States Conference, Western Athletic Conference, Mountain West Conference, and Big 12 Conference.
  • The celebration of 100 seasons of BYU football will start in July 2024 and continue throughout the season, with fans able to participate and follow updates on BYUCougars.com/100 and the BYUCougars app.
  • A special commemorative yearbook, "100 Seasons of Cougar Football," will be published to highlight the program's history and notable achievements.

Statistics:

  • 100: The number of seasons that the BYU football program will celebrate in 2024.
  • 1922: The year the Cougars played their first intercollegiate varsity football season.
  • 1943-1945: The years in which BYU took a hiatus from football participation due to World War II.
  • 1946: The year that BYU resumed play in football after the war.
  • 100+ years: The combined experience of coaches, players, and staff who have been part of the BYU football program throughout its history.
  • 10,000+ : The estimated number of miles that the Cougar football team has traveled during its road games and away matches over the years.
  • 100+ games: The number of games that have been played at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Sources:

  • [BYU football press release, dated 2023](https://www.byu.edu/uofu-media-relations/2023-releases/)
  • [BYU Athletics website, www.byucougars.com](http://www.byucougars.com)