🚨 All Eyes on Top BYU Target Ryder Lyons as ‘Decision Time’ Nears
PROVO, Utah — The clock is ticking. The college football world is holding its breath as Ryder Lyons, the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class, prepares to make the decision that could reshape a program’s destiny.
Standing tall at 6’3” with a cannon for an arm and poise well beyond his years, Lyons has become the crown jewel of this recruiting cycle. With suitors like Oregon and USC circling, it’s BYU that finds itself shockingly — and seriously — in the final race.
Lyons, a devout Latter-day Saint and natural leader from Folsom, California, checks all the boxes for BYU: high character, elite talent, and mission-minded. And he’s made it clear — BYU isn’t just a courtesy stop. It’s a real contender.
“I feel a different kind of pull when I’m around Provo,” Lyons reportedly told Rivals. “It just feels… right.”
But the drama isn’t over yet. Lyons heads to Oregon this weekend, a program with shiny facilities, Nike power, and recent success on the field. Can BYU’s legacy, family culture, and future in the Big 12 outshine the flash?
Insiders say it’s a dead heat. The Cougars’ coaching staff has gone all-in, crafting a vision for Lyons not just as a player — but as a cornerstone of a new era.
If he commits, he’ll be the highest-rated quarterback in BYU history since Ben Olson in 2002. If he doesn’t, BYU fans will be haunted by what could have been.
One decision. Two futures.
Ryder Lyons is ready. Are we?
Stay tuned. Decision Day is coming.
