Relive BYU’s most epic season: Get an exclusive look inside BYU Football’s 1984 National Championship win with a special edition commemorative magazine. Learn more at Deseret.com/1984.
For sports fans, few moments are as electrifying as a perfect season ending in a championship win, especially when it happens to a team of underdogs like Brigham Young University’s football team in the 1984 season.
Even now, 40 years later, everything about that season remains unforgettable–from the August 1984 opener against No. 3-ranked Pittsburgh to the epic Holiday Bowl later that December.
Memorable moments like these are what inspired the editorial team at the Deseret News to create 1984: The Year BYU Was Second to None, a special-edition magazine commemorating the 40th anniversary of BYU’s incredible championship season.
“For 174 years, the Deseret News has provided insightful news and commentary about the issues that matter most to our readers,” says Deseret News senior vice president of revenue Trent Eyre. “We’re doing it again with this commemorative magazine which tells some of the untold stories behind one of the most captivating college football seasons of all time.”
Exclusive Stories from the legends on and off the field
“1984: The Year BYU Was Second to None” takes readers directly inside the locker room during this epic season with never-before-read stories, as well as some classic retellings from Robbie Bosco, Vai Sikahema, Trevor Matitch and Blaine Fowler. Plus, stories from the sports writers who spent time “in the trenches,” covering the team that season. Get to know another side of BYU head football coach LaVell Edwards through stories told by his wife and children detailing special family game day traditions–and superstitions.
This special edition magazine captivates heart and soul through deeply intimate stories of BYU’s rise to the national championship that you can’t find anywhere else.
“The idea was to get the best never-before-read stories, as well as some of the classics, and put them together in a commemorative magazine for both old and young,” says Kent Condon, Sports Editor of the Deseret News.
Embrace the past, while rooting for the future
Not only are these pages rich with exclusive stories from the players themselves but readers can also relive the glory of each win with printed game highlights and stats. These detailed game recaps are the perfect way for BYU fans to relive each unforgettable moment of the 1984 season while preparing for this year’s college football kickoff (and hoping for another national championship ring). Speaking of rings—the magazine includes an exclusive photograph of the 1984 championship ring, making this special edition a must-have keepsake for any Cougar fan.
Order your copy today
Packed with exclusive insights, personal stories, game highlights and more, this commemorative issue is a must-have for any college football fan. Available for $14.99, the magazine will ship in fall 2024, perfectly timed for the 2024 college football season kickoff. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic of an unforgettable season—visit deseret.com/1984 to order your copy of “1984: The Year BYU Was Second to None.”