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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Mountain West Conference in football
School Colors
Blue and white
School Mascot
Cosmo the Cougar has been BYU’s official mascot since 1953.
Men Playing Varsity Sports
380 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
335 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
BYU football is a Utah County tradition. BYU takes a lot of pride in athletics, and student support is consistently consistent. The fall semester is punctuated with comments around campus supporting/bemoaning the football team. Historically, BYU has done well in our division, although we recently left the WAC. We do have sports aside from football, but they aren’t really noticed unless they are doing well. Intramural sports are big around campus—many students get involved, especially in the spring and summer. There are so many students on campus that an elitist attitude from athletes is easily avoided. The All-Sports Pass is a great way to get involved in many different sports, and it is not too hard on a student budget. Sports are really big at BYU and add a fun dimension to student life. Students Speak Out
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Sports are very big. Football...
Sports are very big. Football games are huge, basketball is pretty big, and volleyball and soccer get pretty good turnouts. We have All-Sport Passes that get you all of the home game tickets to football and unlimited access to most other sports events (the football tickets alone cost more than the card, so it’s an awesome deal). Intramurals are very popular. Friends in apartment complexes and wards are always putting together teams for intramurals. It’s fun to support each other and go to each other’s games, too. I play intramural soccer, and I’ve had fun being the ‘team mom’ for many of my guy friends’ teams. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are huge at BYU—all kinds...
Sports are huge at BYU—all kinds of sports. IM is really well organized, and the varsity sports are competitive and fun to watch. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are huge,...
Varsity sports are huge, especially football, basketball, and volleyball. There are lots of games. Intramural sports are great—they’re really popular as well, so you have to sign up early if you want to get on a team. |
Anonymous says: |
I am an intramural referee, so I...
I am an intramural referee, so I have seen IMs from the inside, and I really enjoy them. We have a few occasional problems, but, for the most part, sportsmanship is good, and it’s a great program. There are many sports offered, too, the most popular being flag football, basketball, and soccer. |
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Varsity sports are huge on campus....
Varsity sports are huge on campus. You can buy an All-Sport Pass that will run you about $75. It gets you rotating season tickets to the home football games (you’ll always get a good view in LaVell Edwards Stadium), as well as free admission to basketball, volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, and more. Our football team is great—the other sports don’t slack, either. Over the past few years, our cross-country, men’s volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and DanceSport have been national champions in their respective areas. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Aerobics
- Backgammon
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf
- Inner tube water polo
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
Gyms and Facilities
- George Albert Smith Fieldhouse - Holds the over-9,000-square-foot gymnastics facility and is used by the volleyball teams, as well.
- Indoor Practice facility - This is a relatively new facility featuring two artificial turf fields and batting cages. It serves as a practice facility for the football, soccer, golf, baseball, and softball teams, among others.
- Marriott center - Basketball areana that seats 22,700 people
- Student Athlete Building - This relatively new 126,300 square-foot facility features weight-training rooms, strength and conditioning facilities, an equipment room, conference rooms, and Legacy Hall.
Athletic Fields
Clarence F. Robison Track, George Albert Smith Fieldhouse, LaVell Edwards Stadium, Marriott Center, Miller Park, South Stadium
Getting Tickets
Tickets are fairly easy to get if you are a student. The only really difficult tickets to score are the University of Utah versus BYU football games. If you buy the All-Sports pass, you basically have access to any home event. These are usually around $80-$90 depending on the year, but make sure to get them in the summer before they sell out!
Most Popular Sports
Football is, by far, the most supported sport on campus. The basketball and volleyball teams have done well in past years and, when they are doing well, people go to the games.
Most Overlooked Teams
BYU’s rugby team is one of the best in the nation, but their games are surprisingly low attended. Admissions are free and excitement is high, so make sure to check them out!
Best Place to Take a Walk
Hike the Y, walk through Rock Canyon, walk along the Provo River Parkway
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