Five True Facts about … Utah Tech football
Courtesy BYU Photo
Utah Tech linebacker Will Leota (21), who played high school football at Salem Hills, helps BYU running back Hinkley Ropati to his feet during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Courtesy BYU Photo)Each week, the Daily Herald highlights the opponent for BYU football.
1. Origins
Utah Tech was originally founded as Dixie Junior College in 1911 but went Division II in 2006.
2. What’s in a name
The program’s nickname was “Rebels” until 2016, when it became “Trailblazers.” The school changed its name to Utah Tech in 2021.
3. Welcome to the new
Utah Tech joined the Big Sky Conference in July, its third conference since jumping to Division I in 2020.
4. Home sweet home
Utah Tech plays in Greater Zion Stadium (10,000) in St. George.
5. A new experience
Saturday’s game marks the first time Utah Tech will face an FBS Power 4 Conference opponent.
