๐ BREAKING: BYU Football Locked in Two-Team Showdown for Elite 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons
Provo, UT โ The buzz around BYU football is reaching fever pitch as the five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, a top-tier talent in the 2026 class, is now at the center of a dramatic two-team recruiting duel between BYU and Oregon.
According to Athlon Sports, BYU is one of only two programs still in true contention for Lyonsโ commitment, as the elite recruit has visited both campuses and is narrowing his options to a final decision between the Cougars and the Ducks.
Lyons, an electric dual-threat QB from Folsom, California, is widely regarded as one of the nationโs best. Sports Illustrated confirms BYU’s position alongside Oregon in the pursuit of this game-changing talent, noting Lyons as โthe top target at quarterback for BYUโ and emphasizing the significance of this opportunity.
Standing at 6โฒ3โณ and boasting high-intensity arm talent and mobility, Lyonsโ official visit to Provo over the weekend has ignited optimism in Cougar Nation. BYUโs roster-building momentumโhighlighted by an impressive recruiting weekendโcould tip the scales in its favor.
If Lyons commits to the Cougars, it would mark their first-ever five-star QB signee since Jake Heaps in 2009โa milestone nearly two decades in the making. His decision will undoubtedly reshape BYUโs trajectory in the Big 12 and beyond.
๐ Decision Timeline: Industry insiders report Lyons could announce as soon as next week, following his official visit and ongoing recruitment process.
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๐ What This Means for BYU
Recruiting Coup: Landing a blue-chip QB like Lyons would supercharge BYUโs 2026 class and elevate their national profile.
Offensive Leap: Lyons would give Kalani Sitake a franchise-caliber QB weapon, capable of igniting a high-powered offense.
Big 12 Momentum: His commitment would send a powerful message that Provo is a booming recruiting destination.
Cougar fans, buckle upโthis could be the moment that defines a generation.
