BYU to Honor Groundbreaking 1976 Football Team
BYU will honor its 1976 football team in Provo on Saturday, recognizing the team's impact on college football through its innovative forward pass offense. Members of the 1976 squad will participate in pregame activities with the current team before the…
Salt Lake City, UT, September 11, 2026 —
Brigham Young University (BYU) is set to commemorate a significant chapter in its football history by honoring the 1976 squad. The recognition event will take place in Provo on Saturday.
The 1976 BYU football team is being celebrated for its notable impact on college football, particularly for its pioneering use of the forward pass offense. This offensive strategy is credited with influencing the game’s development.
Members of the distinguished 1976 team are scheduled to participate in pregame activities. These activities will involve the alumni squad interacting with the current BYU football team. The ceremony is planned to occur before the Cougars’ upcoming game against Arizona.
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