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A Century of Cougar Football

Few collegiate football programs have a history as fabled as BYU’s. The Cougars squared off in their first official football game – with brutal rules and no protective gear – on October 7th, 1922. They were obliterated.  Fast forward 100 years, and BYU is set to enter the Big 12 Conference. Thanks to the legendary coaching of LaVell Edwards, the iconic athleticism of Jim McMahon, Robbie Bosco and hundreds more, and the ethics and sportsmanship inspired by LDS culture, BYU football is poised for new levels of greatness.  Hear the trials and traditions of BYU football from the icons themselves on A Century of Cougar Football, coming soon from KSL Podcasts. Follow us now on your favorite podcast app and on kslsports.com.
August 29, 2024

BYU's Greatest Players: Heisman Trophy Winner Ty Detmer

In honor of BYU's 100th season, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with legendary BYU football players to reflect on what the program means to them. This interview is a...   (25:20)
August 29, 2024

BYU's Greatest Players: Doak Walker Award Winner Luke Staley

In honor of the 100th season of BYU football, KSL Sports BYU Insider caught up with legendary BYU players, such as Doak Walker Award-winning running back Luke Staley.   (47:35)
August 29, 2024

BYU's Greatest Players: DL Chris Hoke Reflects On Playing For LaVell

In honor of the 100th season of BYU Football, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with some of the greatest players in program history. During this episode, he spoke wit...   (14:51)
August 29, 2024

BYU's Greatest Players: RB Jeff Blanc from the 1974 Fiesta Bowl team

To celebrate BYU's 100th season, KSL Sports BYU Insider caught up with legendary players such as running back Jeff Blanc from the 1974 team that played in BYU football's first-ever bowl game.   (43:11)
November 10, 2022

The Beyond

BYU adopts the radical idea to go independent, and chases the dream of entering the Big 12 Conference. Kalani Sitake assumes leadership and steers the Cougars through a pandemic a...   (24:48)
November 4, 2022

The New Generation

LaVell Edwards coached his last game in 2001. In the decade following his retirement, the Cougars saw triumph, scandal, and a curse. Coaches Gary Crowton and Bronco Mendenhall try...   (20:25)
October 28, 2022

The Quarterback Factory

In 1972, Coach LaVell Edwards inherited a mediocre team and transformed his players into champions. His vision to pass the ball instead of run it changed the game forever. The qua...   (24:45)
October 21, 2022

The Legend

LaVell Edwards was no ordinary football coach. He was soft spoken, humorous and humane, and a man of deep faith. As a coach and as a man, he was a saint. His legacy to treat the g...   (24:28)
October 14, 2022

The Origins

On October 7th, 1922, BYU played its first official football game. The rules were brutal, there was no protective equipment, and the field was covered in rocks. The Cougars were d...   (24:56)
October 14, 2022

The Special Sauce

This year is special in BYU football history because it’s the Cougars’ 100-year anniversary. It’s been a century of big wins and heartbreaking losses. But along the way, the...   (22:53)
October 7, 2022

Introducing - A Century of Cougar Football

100 years ago, BYU played its first ever football game and it was a huge loss. But from those humble beginnings with lots of injures and no pads or helmets rose a program of natio...   (03:13)