BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hits LaVell Edwards Stadium as BYU Cougars Officially Announce the Return of Former QB Steve Young as Offensive Advisor
Provo is buzzing like never before—Steve Young is back.
In a jaw-dropping announcement that sent shockwaves through Cougar Nation, BYU Football has officially welcomed back legendary quarterback Steve Young to the program. The NFL Hall of Famer and former Cougar great will return as an Offensive Advisor, marking a historic reunion between one of the greatest passers in football history and the team where it all began.
The move, confirmed early this morning by BYU Athletics, is part of head coach Kalani Sitake’s bold new vision to elevate the Cougars’ offensive identity as they continue to establish themselves in the Big 12. Young, who starred at BYU in the early 1980s before launching a Hall of Fame NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, brings not just pedigree—but prestige, wisdom, and national attention.
“This is more than football—it’s home,” Young said in a statement. “BYU shaped me. Now, it’s my turn to help shape the next generation of Cougars.”
Fans erupted across social media as the news broke, with LaVell Edwards Stadium reportedly seeing a surge in ticket interest within hours. From recruits to alumni, everyone understands the gravity of this moment. Young’s presence alone is expected to attract high-level quarterback talent, bolster offensive creativity, and ignite a fire under a roster hungry for national relevance.
While he won’t be calling plays, Young will work closely with quarterbacks, offer game-planning insights, and bring a championship mindset to every meeting room he steps into.
The message is clear: BYU is serious about greatness.
And with Steve Young back on the sideline, Cougar football just entered a bold new era.
