UM began with just a freshman football team in 1926. Its first game was played on October 23, 1926, a 7â0 win over Rollins College before 304 fans. Under the guidance of head coach Howard P. Buck, the freshman team posted a perfect 8â0 record in its inaugural season.
Provo, Utah. Provo /ËproÊvoÊ/ is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the largest city and county seat of Utah County. It lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south.
The City of Orem is located on the eastern shore of Utah Lake and extends on the east to Provo and the foothills of Mount Timpanogos. It shares the general location with Provo, and its history is closely related to that of Provo.