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1964: New stadium
BYU’s stadium was built in 1964.
Checked 2026-10-23 · Sources: Byu History — official source
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1982: Expansion
New north and south stands enclosed the end zones.
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1982: Lowered field
The expansion lowered the field eight feet.
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2000: Renaming
Cougar Stadium became LaVell Edwards Stadium in 2000.
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2018: Connectivity
BYU installed a stadium-wide wireless connectivity system in 2018.
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2019: Connections
New corner structures connected the stands at mezzanine level.
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2021: Video upgrades
New video boards and a sound system arrived in 2021.
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1875: Academy foundation
The deed of trust establishing Brigham Young Academy was signed on October 16, 1875. The academy opened in January 1876, initially under interim principal Warren Dusenberry.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Beginnings of Brigham Young Academy 1876–84 | Religious Studies Center
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1922: Football program begins
BYU’s official football retrospective dates the beginning of its program to 1922. Its account follows the Cougars through their early conference successes and later national prominence.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: BYU Football 100 Seasons: Great Moments - BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars
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1965: First conference championship
BYU won its first conference football championship in 1965, finishing 4–1 in the Western Athletic Conference and 6–4 overall.
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1974: First bowl berth
In LaVell Edwards’ third season, BYU earned its first bowl berth and first wins over ranked opponents. The Cougars also won the Western Athletic Conference title.
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1980: The Miracle Bowl
BYU’s first bowl victory came in the 1980 Holiday Bowl. The Cougars rallied from a 45–25 deficit to beat SMU 46–45.
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1984: National championship
BYU capped its unbeaten 1984 season with a 24–17 Holiday Bowl win over Michigan and the national championship. Robbie Bosco led the offense.
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2023: Big 12 membership
BYU officially joined the Big 12 on July 1, 2023, alongside Cincinnati, Houston and UCF. That fall began its Big 12 football era.
Checked 2026-10-31 · Sources: Big 12 Football Media Days take center stage in AT&T Stadium - BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars
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