Eccles Coliseum

Fast facts

League: NCAA Division I FCS

Team: Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Head Coach: Demario Warren

Team Mascot: Thor

Year Opened: 1967

Capacity: 8500

City / State: Cedar City / Utah

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Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

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Beehive Bowl

Rival Team: Weber State Wildcats

The Beehive Bowl between Southern Utah and Weber State is one of the Thunderbirds’ biggest game of the year. The rivalry dates back to 1984 and in 2011 became a yearly rivalry with the Thunderbirds move to the Big Sky Conference. The Wildcats lead the all-time series 16-7, but you won’t want to miss the next Beehive Bowl, so make sure to be in attendance when Southern Utah takes on Weber State.

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Grand Canyon Rivalry

Rival Team: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

The winner of the annual rivalry matchup between Northern Arizona and Southern Utah takes home the Grand Canyon Trophy. The two Big Sky Conference rivals first met in 1982, and they have played every year since 2008. Don’t miss it when the Thunderbirds square off with the Lumberjacks as there is always a lot on the line.