While official and exact demographic percentages fluctuate from year to year based on recruiting classes and roster changes, a significant portion of the Brigham Young University football team consists of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Because BYU is sponsored by the church and heavily reflects its cultural values, many players are active members, though the university also welcomes student-athletes from various other religious backgrounds and personal beliefs who agree to abide by the strict campus honor code standards, fostering a unique blend of diverse team members united by shared athletic goals and institutional expectations.