BREAKING: BYU Hosts Big‑Name Recruiting Weekend Headlined by 5‑Star QB Ryder Lyons
The lights are brighter in Provo this weekend, and it’s not just the summer sun — it’s the electric energy surrounding BYU Football’s high-stakes official visit event, headlined by none other than five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons.
Regarded as one of the most elite signal callers in the 2026 class, Lyons arrived on campus Friday morning to a full-throttle welcome from coaches, current players, and a sea of roaring fans. Decked out in Cougar blue, Lyons toured the facilities, met with offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, and even suited up for a mock locker room photo session that sent Cougar Nation into a frenzy on social media.
But this is far more than just a show. According to multiple sources close to the program, BYU is pulling out all the stops — film breakdowns with Kalani Sitake, one-on-one sessions with former BYU quarterbacks now in the NFL, and a late-night fireside focused on “faith, family, and football,” the program’s core values.
Make no mistake: this is BYU’s shot to land a program-changing player.
Lyons, who is being heavily courted by Alabama, USC, and Oregon, has kept his recruitment close to the vest. But this weekend feels different. His family’s ties to the Church, combined with his admiration for BYU’s offense and community, could make Provo the ultimate destination.
“This visit could shift everything,” one national analyst said. “If Lyons commits, it signals a new era.”
As BYU prepares for its second year in the Big 12, momentum like this could be exactly what the Cougars need to rise from respected to elite. All eyes are on Lyons — and he seems to be falling for the roar of LaVell Edwards Stadium. Stay tuned, Cougar fans. This story is far from over.
