From Walk-On to Hall of Fame: Chad Lewis on His Journey, the ’96 Team, and Facing Kansas State Again

In this segment of our livestream this week here at Y’s Guys, Dave and Blaine were joined by BYU Hall of Fame tight end Chad Lewis, who reflects on the legendary 1996 BYU team that went 14-1 and won the Cotton Bowl. As part of BYU's 100th season celebration, Chad shares what made the '96 team special, including their season opener win over No. 13 Texas A&M and the thrilling WAC Championship game victory in Las Vegas.
Chad also discusses the upcoming reunion of the 1996 team and what it means to be honored at the Kansas State game. He recounts his experiences in the Cotton Bowl and reflects on the joy of playing for BYU, transitioning from a walk-on to a standout player. Additionally, Chad shares his keys to BYU’s chances of defeating Kansas State in their upcoming matchup.
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