The BYU Cougars football team represents Brigham Young University, located in Provo, UT, and competes as a FBS Independent.
The BYU Cougars football team is a college football program representing Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. The Cougars won the national championship in 1984 and have a Heisman Trophy winner in Ty Detmer. Since 1965, BYU has claimed 23 conference championships and played in 31 bowl games. The Cougars became the fourth Football Bowl Subdivision Independent on July 1, 2011.