BYU to conduct throwback game Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium

PROVO, Utah – In celebration of the 150th anniversary of college football, BYU will feature a throwback game this Saturday when the Cougars host No. 21 Washington at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

The 1:30 p.m. MT matchup will offer fans a special look back at some of the history and traditions of Cougar football over the years.

Retro uniform honoring past eras

Since Saturday’s game is a whiteout, BYU will wear history-inspired retro white and royal uniforms, including a special throwback helmet design featuring the original block “Y” logo reminiscent of the early eras of BYU athletics. The helmet design, created only for the throwback game, will also include a single royal blue center stripe and gray facemask similar to styles used in the 1950s and 60s. 

The jerseys, patterned after the traditional travel uniform worn during the LaVell Edwards era, will be white with royal blue numbers and royal trim. The white jersey will be worn with royal pants and will become part of the various uniform options the Cougars will wear in the future. Vintage royal blue double-striped white socks worn during the 1970s and the early Edwards era will also be part of the uniform.  

Field at LaVell Edwards Stadium

The team won’t be the only group highlighting elements of the past. The field will include a retro scheme with painted end zones featuring a diamond shaped pattern used in the 1960s along with a midfield logo of the special throwback helmet BYU will wear for the game. The field will also continue to feature the official College Football 150 logos at the 50-yard line.

Cougar Canyon & Cougar Greats

Cougar Canyon, the exciting new pregame festivities introduced in 2019, will also honor the past with many throwback elements for fans to enjoy. Located just west of the stadium starting at 10 a.m., Cougar Canyon this Saturday will include displays of several of the classic trophies, memorabilia and photos from BYU’s national award winners, outstanding moments and memorable traditions of past decades in addition to its usual great music, food and fun.

Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer, Outland Trophy winners Mo Elewonibi and Jason Buck, along with standout defensive back Derwin Gray will be in attendance for various events and will lead the team in the Cougar Walk at 11:10 a.m. They will also help lead the team onto the field carrying the alumni flags for the game.

Elewonibi and Buck will greet fans, sign autographs and be available for photos with the Outland Trophy from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Cougar Canyon, while Detmer will be the special guest in the Cougar Club tent during the pregame Cougar Canyon festivities.

Cosmo, Cheer and Cougarettes

The BYU cheer squad will also don retro uniforms on Saturday while it helps Cougar fans cheer on the team, and the 19-time national champion Cougarettes will perform their nationally recognized dance moves to the beat of music from yesteryear. In addition to the current Cosmo roaming the sidelines, vintage Cosmo the Cougar will make an appearance during the game.

Programs, Concessions, Merchandise and other features

BYU Gameday magazine, the game program for the game, will feature a throwback cover, highlight a past era of BYU football and include a special tradition poster. In-game activities, music, video board graphics, concessions and the press box will also offer a variety of throwback elements during the game that will bring back memories of past experiences coming to BYU football games. 

BYU concessions will be selling hot dogs for $2, offering a special past-era pricing.  Fans can also purchase mini and full-size replica helmets of those worn for the game as well as limited throwback apparel through the BYU Store.

Fans are encouraged to wear white to the game.

Tickets

Tickets for the game are available at BYUTickets.com and through the Marriott Center Ticket Office (801-422-BYU1).