BYU dominated the sports world in 2024

Here’s a month-by-month look at BYU’s year in sports

BYU fans had a lot to celebrate in 2024.

From Kenneth Rooks’ silver medal to Andy Reid’s third Super Bowl ring, athletes and coaches tied to the school racked up achievements that made a splash across the country and around the world.

Here are 12 highlights from BYU’s year in sports — one from every month of the year.

January: Puka Nacua breaks two NFL rookie records

Nacua’s stellar rookie season in the NFL reached new heights on Jan. 7 when he broke the league’s rookie records for total receptions and receiving yards during the Los Angeles Rams’ final regular-season game.

Nacua also caught his sixth touchdown of the season during the matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, which the Rams won 21-20.

Nacua also caught his sixth touchdown of the season during the matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, which the Rams won 21-20.

To catch the touchdown was sweet, too, to put a nice little cherry on top,” Nacua, a former BYU football star, said after the game.