(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) LaVell Edwards Stadium didn’t get any larger over the summer but it did get noticeably better, with the addition of state-of-the-art LED video walls in the north and south end zones, as well as LED ribbon boards that stretched across the tops of both the north and south bleachers. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) No matter what your team, there are some hiking trails close to the stadium. You can take a quick hike and still make kickoff or even the tailgate. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) No matter what your team, there are some hiking trails close to the stadium. You can take a quick hike and still make kickoff or even the tailgate. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) warms up on the field before playing Washington State during their home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Iona Pritchard is brought down by Washington State Cougars (bottom) linebacker Chester Su'a and (top) Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) during the BYU home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) misses a tackle on Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Jordan Johnson (6) hits Washington State Cougars wide receiver Gabe Marks (84) while he attempts a catch during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) throws a pass as Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) rushes during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Washington State during their home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) is hit hard by Washington State Cougars cornerback Daniel Simmons (24) while making a run during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) is tripped up by Washington State Cougars safety Deone Bucannon (20) during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) runs the ball into the end zone during a game against Washington State during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of the BYU football team wait to run onto the field before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall waits to run onto the field before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall runs onto the field before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall runs onto the field before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of the BYU football team run onto the field before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of the BYU football team run onto the field before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) and Brigham Young Cougars running back David Foote (27) before the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) scores a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) and Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Ross Apo (1) celebrate after Friel scored a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) runs the ball during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) runs the ball past Washington State Cougars nose tackle Ioane Gauta (95) and Washington State Cougars safety Deone Bucannon (20) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) is tackled by Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back David Foote (27) runs the ball past Washington State Cougars cornerback Damante Horton (6) and Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) runs the ball past Washington State Cougars linebacker Tana Pritchard (44) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) runs past Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) and Washington State Cougars linebacker Cyrus Coen (42) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) makes a touchdown catch past Washington State Cougars cornerback Daniel Simmons (24) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) runs past Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) for a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars tight end Kaneakua Friel (82) runs past Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) for a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) scores a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) looks to throw the ball against Washington State during the BYU home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) scrambles in the back field during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) scores a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back David Foote (27) is tackled by Washington State Cougars cornerback Damante Horton (6) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Michael Alisa (42) runs past Washington State Cougars cornerback Damante Horton (6) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) sacks Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU fans cheer during the season opener against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fans cheer during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) hands the ball off to Washington State Cougars running back Teondray Caldwell (34)during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) throws the ball during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Mike Hague (32) almost intercepts a pass intended for Washington State Cougars running back Rickey Galvin (5) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Michael Alisa (42) runs the ball during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Ross Apo (1) runs the ball past Washington State Cougars cornerback Damante Horton (6) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs the ball during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. BYU's Kaneakua Friel, center, is congratulated by quarterback Riley Nelson, right, after running the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald) BYU's Kaneakua Friel celebrates after making a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald) BYU's David Foote evades a tackle by Washington State's Eric Oertel during the first half of the NCAA college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald) Washington's Marquess Wilson makes a reception as BYU's Daniel Sorensen tries to break up the pass during the first half of the NCAA college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald) BYU quarterback Riley Nelson runs the ball during the first half of the NCAA college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald) Washington's Leon Brooks is taken down by BYU's Spencer Hadley during the first half of the NCAA college football game between the BYU Cougars and the Washington State Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps, Daily Herald) (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Former BYU basketball player Jimmer Fredette laughs during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU quarterback Riley Nelson throws the ball during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver JD Falslev (12) is tackled by Washington State Cougars linebacker Logan Mayes (83) and Washington State Cougars linebacker Travis Long (89) during the second half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) No matter what your team, there are some hiking trails close to the stadium. You can take a quick hike and still make kickoff or even the tailgate. (Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) greets fans after the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU won the game 30-6. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Washington State Cougars running back Leon Brooks (23) is tackled by Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Spencer Hadley (2) during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) A BYU fan at the home opener against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Remington Peck, here sacking Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) in BYU's home opener last season, has emerged as starter at defensive end during spring practice. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel passes the ball during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Washington State Cougars quarterback Jeff Tuel (10) passes the ball during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) makes a run as (left) Washington State Cougars linebacker Logan Mayes (83) and Washington State Cougars defensive tackle Steven Hoffart (94) make a tackle during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) makes a run as Washington State Cougars linebacker Logan Mayes (83) makes a tackle during BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU defensive back Joe Sampson (1) talks with fans after BYU's home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on August 30, 2012.