BREAKING : Highly Touted Legacy Recruit Commits to BYU Over Oklahoma and Oregon
Four-Star QB Noah Detmer, Grandson of Heisman Winner Ty Detmer, Chooses Cougars in Emotional Commitment
PROVO, UT — July 5, 2025
In a stunning and emotional announcement that sent waves through the college football world, Noah Detmer, a four-star quarterback and the No. 8 signal-caller in the 2025 class, has officially committed to Brigham Young University, turning down powerhouse offers from Oklahoma and Oregon to honor his family’s storied legacy in Provo.
Detmer, the 6’3″, 210-pound field general out of Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas, is the grandson of BYU legend and 1990 Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer, and had long been viewed as a lean toward BYU. However, intense late pushes from Oklahoma—promising early playing time in the SEC—and Oregon—offering a seven-figure NIL deal and cutting-edge facilities—made his recruitment one of the most hotly contested in the nation.
> “This was never about the glitz,” Noah said at his commitment ceremony, flanked by family, friends, and a BYU flag draped behind him. “This is about legacy, faith, and wearing the same jersey my grandpa wore. BYU isn’t just where my family played—it’s where we believe.”
Noah’s recruitment had taken on near-mythical status within the BYU community. As the son of former Cougar tight end Cade Detmer and the nephew of several former BYU players and coaches, Noah represented the ultimate blend of pedigree and modern athleticism. His junior year stats—3,900 yards passing, 42 touchdowns, and just 3 interceptions—were only part of the appeal. His football IQ, leadership in the locker room, and poise under pressure had coaches comparing him to former BYU greats like Zach Wilson and Steve Young.
“Noah Detmer is the real deal,” said BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake, who reportedly made over a dozen personal visits to Texas over the past 18 months to court the young quarterback. “He’s a generational talent with a generational connection to our program. This is more than a recruit—it’s a homecoming.”
The announcement immediately bolstered BYU’s 2025 recruiting class, pushing it into the Top 15 nationally, the highest ranking since the program joined the Big 12. Fan reaction was euphoric, with hundreds gathering at LaVell Edwards Stadium to celebrate the news. The school’s official football page posted simply:
> “HE’S HOME. #DetmerDynastyReturns”
Noah also becomes one of the most high-profile quarterbacks to commit to BYU in decades, setting up a fierce competition in the QB room and providing an immediate pipeline of national attention. Analysts already project him as a likely freshman starter depending on how returning starter Jake Retzlaff performs this season.
While Oklahoma and Oregon expressed disappointment, both programs released congratulatory messages to Detmer, acknowledging the deep family and spiritual connection he has to BYU.
> “It wasn’t just the name,” said Noah’s father, Cade. “It was his dream to carry this forward. It’s not pressure—it’s purpose.”
Noah is expected to enroll early in January 2026, with full plans to participate in spring ball and begin his journey as the next great Cougars quarterback. If all goes according to plan, a new chapter of the Detmer Dynasty is set to be written under the bright lights of LaVell Edwards Stadium.
And this time, it’s not just history—it’s destiny.
