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Singers perform during Brigham Young University's homecoming opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Provo.

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Musicians perform during Brigham Young University's homecoming opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Provo.

Ellie Alder, BYU Photo

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Dancers perform during Brigham Young University's homecoming opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Provo.

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Dancers perform during Brigham Young University's homecoming opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Provo.

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Dancers perform during Brigham Young University's homecoming opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Provo.

Ellie Alder, BYU Photo

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BYU's marching band and spirit squad perform during the homecoming opening ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Provo.

Ellie Alder, BYU Photo

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Brigham Young University’s homecoming festivities are well underway in the lead up to the Cougars’ football game against Iowa State on Friday night in Provo.

An opening ceremony was held Tuesday in the Marriott Center, featuring performances from a variety of on-campus groups. On Tuesday night, students hiked Y Mountain and lit it up.

On Thursday, the university will celebrate the legacy of the Cougar mascot at Brigham Square from noon to 2 p.m., teaching fun facts about the nickname and handing out Cougar Tails. Alumni Acheivement Award recipients will offer lectures in buildings around campus at 11 a.m.

Prior to the football game Friday, Brigham Square will play host to carnival games and activites for students from noon to 2 p.m., and the Cougar Canyon pre-game tailgate begins at 4:45 p.m. west of LaVell Edwards Stadium.