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Dick Harmon: 1996 Cotton Bowl champion reunion: A squad with history that resonates today

Brigham Young coach LeVell Edwards smiles after his team intercepts a Kansas State pass late in the fourth quarter to seal their 19-15 win at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Jan. 1, 1997. At right is Dennis Simmons (9). (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

The 14-1 BYU football team that defeated Kansas State in the 1996 Cotton Bowl has plenty of history to study, but also has so many connections relevant to today's program. They will hold a 20th reunion in Provo this week.

They were a little out of focus in that third game, but the rest was perfect.