BYU has never played in a BCS or New Year’s Six bowl in program history. The Cougars have had several chances but have fallen short to this point. 2001, 2008 2009, and 2020 are seasons where BYU had a legitimate chance to make it and were either snubbed or suffered a gut-punching loss.
Now, in 2021, they are at it again. With many assuming the Cougars would drop off the map after the departure of second overall pick Zach Wilson, the Cougars have done the opposite. They stand at 8-2 including five victories over Power 5 programs.