ESPN Report: Will Ryder Lyons Choose BYU? National Recruiting Analyst Weighs In on Game-Changing Decision
All eyes in Provo — and across the college football recruiting landscape — are locked on Ryder Lyons, the electrifying quarterback prospect who may be on the verge of altering BYU’s future forever. According to a new ESPN report, Lyons is now seriously considering the Cougars, and the momentum surrounding his decision has both fans and analysts on edge.
Ranked among the top quarterbacks in the 2026 class, Lyons boasts elite arm talent, remarkable field vision, and a calmness under pressure that scouts say “feels like watching a young Joe Burrow.” While programs like Oregon, USC, and Georgia have been heavily involved in his recruitment, recent developments suggest BYU is gaining serious ground — and fast.
“BYU’s staff has done an incredible job positioning themselves late in the race,” said national recruiting analyst Brad Mathis in an ESPN segment. “They’ve emphasized not just football, but family, values, and legacy. That’s resonating with Ryder in a major way.”
Insiders point to Lyons’ recent visit to Provo — where he reportedly spent extended time with Head Coach Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick — as a pivotal moment. One source close to the family described the visit as “transformational.”
While nothing is official yet, the buzz is deafening. Social media is already ablaze with speculation, and BYU fans are holding their breath, daring to dream that Lyons could be the quarterback to usher in a new golden era of Cougar football.
“If Ryder Lyons commits,” Mathis concluded, “it’s not just a big win — it’s a program-changer.”
The decision could come any day now. And when it does, expect shockwaves throughout the college football world.
