Countdown To The 2021 BYU Football Season
May 29, 2021, 12:29 PM | Updated: Jun 23, 2021, 4:39 pm
BYU Football players carry out flags onto the field at LaVell Edwards prior to game against Troy Trojans. (BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey)
(BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey)
PROVO, Utah – The countdown to BYU Football in the 2021 season is on. BYU looks to follow up last year’s 11-1 record by showing that wasn’t a fluke.
Quarterback Zach Wilson is gone and replacing him will be a top storyline entering a year that features another loaded schedule.
That loaded schedule begins on Saturday, September 4th at 8:30 p.m. (MT) in Las Vegas against the Arizona Wildcats. The game will be played at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
BYU will face seven Power 5 programs on the 2021 slate plus rivalry games against Boise State and Utah State from the Group of 5 ranks.
To get ready for what should be another exciting season of Cougar Football this fall, KSL Sports will have Cougar Football Countdown videos to get you ready for the upcoming BYU Football season.
Check back here for daily updates, videos with facts, storylines, about the BYU football program. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram, @kslsports, or download the KSL Sports app presented by University Federal Credit Union.
73 – Previewing the BYU Offensive Line
#BYU looks to have another dominant offensive line in 2021, led by All-American candidate James Empey.#BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/0jQgt3woOk pic.twitter.com/DLVIxZBZhT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 23, 2021
74 – Jaren Hall is now training with John Beck
#BYU QB Jaren Hall is now working with John Beck at 3DQB, along with continued work at @qbelite.
Hall isn't the only #BYU signal-caller to work with QB trainers this off-season.
More at @kslsports:https://t.co/LvZ2fJPDA0#BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/iAkekKq0P2
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) June 23, 2021
75 – Every BYU Football game ever played on ESPN
Forty years ago this fall, @BYUFootball played its first game on @ESPNCFB.
Since that season, #BYU has played some of its most memorable games on ESPN.
Which ones are your favorite?#BYU #GoCougs https://t.co/i8JvNPP4A1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 21, 2021
76 – Jaren Hall on Name, Image and Likeness
The SCOTUS ruling on student-athlete compensation and potential NIL legislation is creating historic change in college sports.#BYU QB Jaren Hall won't deny he's thought of the possibilities that could come with NIL.#BYUFootball @kslsports https://t.co/k2YMKhTs18 pic.twitter.com/0rYAUzFXwp
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) June 21, 2021
77 – What Juneteenth means to BYU QB Jaren Hall
QB Jaren Hall discusses the significance of Juneteenth and his experience at BYU #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/pML7Wl07Og
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 19, 2021
78 – Kalani Sitake on potential 12-team College Football Playoff
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake comments on the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/ZXUEkfavY2
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 19, 2021
79 – BYU Football Media Day
Who’s ready for #BYUMediaDay? 🙋🙋♀️
We will have you covered here at KSL Sports. Download our app for all the latest from Provo.#BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs
📱: https://t.co/0gpDWgSPpP pic.twitter.com/mY56MVhezA
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 17, 2021
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82 – Previewing the BYU Wide Receivers
#BYU's wide receiver room in 2021, might be the best yet under head coach Kalani Sitake.#BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/WsfuDurV0h pic.twitter.com/Oixt0vvAKW
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 14, 2021
83 – BYU TE Isaac Rex
Keep an eye out for @BYUfootball tight end Isaac Rex this fall. 👀#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFootball https://t.co/WsfuDuak8J pic.twitter.com/f6e71JeVGq
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 13, 2021
84 – 1984 National Championship
In 84 days, @BYUfootball is back.
Back in 1984, the Cougars did the unthinkable and won a National Championship. 🏆 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/JptMnZbN8E
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 12, 2021
85 – BYU playing in NFL stadiums
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86 – History of BYU vs. Arizona
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87 – BYU’s history with 5-star recruits
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88 – Coaching Staff changes
#BYU has some new faces and new assignments on its coaching staff in 2021.#BYUFootball #GoCougs
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 8, 2021
89 – Ranking the top road venues BYU will travel to in 2021
Ranking the road venues @BYUfootball will travel to during the 2021 season.
How would you rank them?#BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/xbpimyzbbn
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 7, 2021
90 – Ty Detmer won the Heisman Trophy in 1990
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91 – BYU DL Earl Tuioti-Mariner
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92 – BYU DE Tyler Batty
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93 – Kalani Sitake signed with BYU as a player in 1993
The countdown for @BYUfootball rolls on.
Let’s hop in the time machine and look back when @kalanifsitake signed to play for the Cougars.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFootball https://t.co/WsfuDurV0h pic.twitter.com/5eNovWOsMP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 3, 2021
94 – Breaking down 2021 Schedule
You can’t say @BYUfootball isn’t playing tougher competition in 2021.
Seven games against Power 5’s headline a balanced slate.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFootball https://t.co/0jQgt3woOk pic.twitter.com/JhHX1zipu3
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 2, 2021
95 – Year Six for Kalani Sitake
Year six coming up for #BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.
What’s the follow-up act after an 11-1 finish a year ago?#BYUFootball #GoCougshttps://t.co/WsfuDurV0h pic.twitter.com/YBHWOW9VQL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 1, 2021
96 – 25th Anniversary of the 1996 BYU Football Team
This year marks the 25th anniversary of @BYUfootball‘s special 1996 team that finished 14-1 and won the @CottonBowlGame. 🤩🏈
Is this the best squad in #BYUFootball history? 🤔@BrianFMcKenzie1 @MUIRBROOK46@CoachSark#BYU #GoCougs https://t.co/WsfuDuak8J pic.twitter.com/htiiM6UeY6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 31, 2021
97 – Three Newcomers To Watch
Three newcomers you need to know on the #BYU Football team in the 2021 season.#BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/WsfuDuak8J pic.twitter.com/75xAS7HOl6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 30, 2021
98 – Who will replace Zach Wilson at Quarterback?
Everyone wants to know, who will be the next starting QB for @BYUfootball in 2021?
Who do you think will win the job?#BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/FCttQrZdcM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 29, 2021
99 – 99th Year of BYU Football
99 days till @BYUfootball takes on Arizona in Las Vegas.
When the Cougars take the field in the desert, it will kick off the 99th season in #BYU history.#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/gaXSrI0TiL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 28, 2021
100 days – The Countdown is On!
100 days till @BYUfootball is back. 🤙
Our #BYU Insider @Mitch_Harper gets you ready for what should be another exciting season.#BYUFootball #GoCougs
📲: https://t.co/wrWPwXF8o6 pic.twitter.com/59HeLe3Gsi
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 27, 2021
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
