1976 BYU Revolution Lives On | Salt Lake City News

0:00It's September 11th. This is Salt Lake City News today. AI-powered stories from your city? I'm Cory with the story. This Saturday, BYU is honoring the 1976 team, the squad that really shifted college football. Back then, most teams were running the wishbone or veer, but this BYU team, led by coach Levelle Edwards and offensive coordinator Doug Skovol, brought. The four pass to the forefront. Gifford Nielsen the quarterback that year threw for over 3,000 yards and 32 touchdowns, and he believes that team's offense is the foundation for what we see in football today. Nielsen and his 1976 teammates will be back in Provo to participate in the pregame festivities, including the Cougar Walk and the traditional light. The Y-Ceremony. This recognition comes 50 years after their groundbreaking season, which saw them finish 9-3 and kick off a streak of 9 consecutive. It's a big deal to celebrate a team that truly changed the game.

1:00What's also interesting is this connection between Nielsen and a few other BYU quarterbacks who've had memorable September wins against Arizona. We're talking about Max Hall, Taisam Hill, and Jaren Hall. Each of them led the Cougars to a significant victory over the wildcats in the month of September, creating a kind of legacy. Nielsen himself had a legendary moment back on September 25, 1976. With just 3 seconds left, he threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to George Harris, stunning Arizona, and securing the program's 200th. Win. That play, an unseasonable reign, put the Cougars on a path to a new level of success. Now the current BYU team, facing Arizona this Saturday, has a chance to continue that tradition. Quarterback Bear Bachmeyer, who already has a dramatic overtime win against Arizona under his belt from last season, could join that exclusive club of, signal callers with a big September victory over the wildcats. It's a chance to add another chapter to a long-standing rivalry.