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Former name
The stadium was originally called Cougar Stadium.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Track heritage
The surrounding track hosted NCAA championships in 1967 and 1975.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Track removal
The running track was removed during the 1982 expansion.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Natural surface
The venue includes a grass playing surface.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Press box
A four-level press box lines the west side.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Stadium of Fire
The venue hosts the Stadium of Fire celebration.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Other uses
High school playoff games and concerts also use the stadium.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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Why the mountain carries a Y
Students began laying out the university’s initials on the mountainside in 1906. They completed the central Y first; after a demanding day, plans to fill the B and U were abandoned.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Y Mountain - BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars
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Cosmo’s name and debut
Cosmo first appeared before BYU fans on October 15, 1953. The mascot’s name came from the word cosmopolitan; Daniel T. Gallego was the first person to wear the costume.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: About Cosmo - BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars
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Ty Detmer’s Heisman season
Ty Detmer won the 1990 Heisman Trophy, along with the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien awards. BYU’s retrospective highlights the Cougars’ victory over top-ranked Miami that season.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: BYU Football 100 Seasons: Great Moments - BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars
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Three future Hall of Fame quarterbacks
The 1977 BYU roster included Gifford Nielsen, Marc Wilson and Jim McMahon, all later College Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: BYU Football 100 Seasons: Great Moments - BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars
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