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.
Provo is bounded on the east by towering mountain peaks (part of the Wasatch Front), and on the west by Utah Lake (which is an important area for recreation). Brigham Young University and nearby Utah Valley University (located in Orem) bring many artistic, cultural and sporting events to the Provo/Orem community.