ย Jak Sports that BYU football legend Jim McMahon has signed a $45 million endorsement deal to return to the program as a special advisor. Here’s what I found:
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Verified Facts & Discrepancies
1. No credible confirmation of this endorsement deal exists. Multiple searches for “Jim McMahon BYU endorsement deal” turned up no reputable sources validating the claim.
2. Jim McMahonโs actual connection to BYU:
He starred at BYU from 1977 to 1981, setting an extraordinary 70 NCAA records, throwing for 9,536 yards and 84 touchdowns during his collegiate career.
He famously led the Cougars to a legendary comeback in the 1980 Holiday Bowl, known as the “Miracle Bowl.”
McMahon was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998 and had his BYU jersey (#9) retired in 2014.
3. Recent official news:
One unverified article (08sportsnews.com) claimed McMahon would return as BYU’s new offensive coordinatorโbut this, too, lacks validation from credible outlets.
Another speculative piece (gamehuz.com.ng) described him as returning as a โSpecial Advisor and Mentor.โ
These, however, remain uncorroborated by mainstream or official BYU news sources.
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Summary: Whatโs Real vs. Rumor
Claim Verification
$45 million endorsement deal for McMahon to return as “Special Advisor” No credible confirmation or mainstream coverage. Likely false or speculative.
McMahon’s legacy and achievements at BYU Confirmed by reliable sources.
Return to BYU in an official (coaching/advisory) role Unverified. Found only in non-official or uncertain outlets.
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Final Verdict
There is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jim McMahon has signed a $45 million endorsement deal to return to BYU as a special advisor. The article you mentioned appears to be unverified or speculative.
Jim McMahon remains a celebrated Cougars legend, but at this time, no official announcement or reputable source confirms a return to BYU in any paid capacity.
