BYU Football's 1955 Disaster Ends One Run & Sews Seeds of Future Coaching Legacies

Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball · May 8, 2025 · 1m

The 1955 BYU Cougars football season was a year to forget. Plagued by a dismal 1-9 record and an 0-7 showing in the Skyline Conference, the team finished dead last, leading to the end of Charles "Chick" Atkinson's tenure as head coach. But this disastrous season holds a unique historical significance for BYU, as it featured players who were forbearers of future BYU coaching legends.This episode delves into the depths of the 1955 season, exploring the factors that contributed to the Cougars' struggles. We'll examine the team's performance, the challenges they faced in the Skyline Conference…