Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1984
- National Championship BYU won the national championship in football with a perfect 13-0 record under LaVell Edwards.
1990
- Heisman Winner Ty Detmer won the Heisman Trophy, the only BYU player to receive the honor.
2021
- Big 12 Invitation BYU was invited to join the Big 12 Conference, ending independent status.
2023
- Big 12 Membership BYU officially became a member of the Big 12 Conference.
LaVell Edwards Legacy
Edwards won 257 games in 29 seasons, building BYU into a national power.
Wolf Pack Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Wolfie Jr.
Type: Wolf
Official Colors
Navy Blue
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Silver
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School Info
Fight Song
Hail Sturdy Men
Hail, sturdy men of Nevada!
Traditions
- •Wolf Pack Walk
- •N on the hill
Venues
Football Stadium
Mackay Stadium
Basketball Arena
Lawlor Events Center
Wolf Pack Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from University of Nevada athletes about their recovery journey
Colin Kaepernick
Football • 2006-10
Led Nevada to 13-1 record in 2010Chris Ault
Coach • 1976-2012
Legendary coach who invented the pistol offenseVai Taua
Football • 2006-10
Mountain West Offensive Player of the YearDontay Moch
Football • 2007-10
All-American defensive endFrank Hawkins
Football • 1977-80
Set Nevada rushing records