Big news out of Provo — BYU legend Steve Young is giving back in a massive way.
The former Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl champion is making headlines again, this time off the field. Young has made a groundbreaking donation to BYU’s football training facility, one that university officials are calling “transformational” for the program’s future.
In addition to the generous contribution, Young has also agreed to return in an official capacity with BYU Football. While full details are still emerging, sources close to the program say his involvement will focus on leadership development, mentorship, and helping elevate the Cougars’ competitiveness in the new Big 12 era.
Young, who starred at BYU before becoming an NFL Hall of Famer with the 49ers, has always been a vocal supporter of his alma mater. But this move takes his commitment to a whole new level.
“This place shaped me,” Young said in a statement. “Now I want to help shape the next generation of great Cougars — on and off the field.”
The timing couldn’t be better. As BYU continues to make the leap into Power Five competition, having an icon like Young reengage with the program sends a powerful message — to recruits, to donors, and to Cougar Nation as a whole.
💬 Discussion:
– How big of an impact do you think Steve Young’s return and donation will have on BYU Football?
– Should more alumni legends follo this example?
