đ„ TRENDING â: Netflix to Premiere Documentary Honoring BYU Legend LaVell Edwards
Netflix is shining a well-deserved spotlight on one of college footballâs most iconic figures with the upcoming documentary âBuilt by LaVell.â Set to premiere on August 15, 2025, the film offers a heartfelt tribute to BYU legend LaVell Edwards, celebrating a legacy that reshaped the sport and the program he led.
LaVell Edwards served as BYUâs head football coach from 1972 to 2000, transforming a little-known team into a national powerhouse. His revolutionary offensive strategies earned BYU the nickname âQuarterback U,â producing countless record-breaking signal-callers and culminating in the programâs unforgettable 1984 national championship.
âBuilt by LaVellâ promises an intimate journey through Edwardsâ extraordinary career. Fans will be treated to rare game footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and deep reflections from those who knew him bestâincluding players, assistant coaches, family members, and even his coaching rivals.
The documentary also explores Edwardsâ off-field influenceâhis emphasis on character building, faith, academic integrity, and fostering a tight-knit, family-like team culture. These values helped shape not only a winning program but also generations of young men on and off the field.
Supported by Netflixâs reputation for deeply moving and meticulously crafted storytelling, and created in collaboration with BYU and the Edwards family, the film is set to be both authentic and emotionally powerful.
With its nationwide release on August 15, âBuilt by LaVellâ is poised to be a definitive tribute to one of college footballâs greatest visionariesâa coach who not only won games but also transformed lives and left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire.
