“Father Like Son”: Legacy Recruit Shocks Experts, Commits to BYU Over Oklahoma and Oregon in Emotional Decision
In a decision steeped in history, heart, and heritage, four-star quarterback and legacy recruit Jacob Detmer — son of BYU legend Ty Detmer — has officially committed to the Cougars, turning down late pushes from powerhouse programs Oklahoma and Oregon.
The announcement came during a nationally streamed press conference, where Jacob appeared wearing a navy blue tie and BYU cap — a tribute to his father’s iconic collegiate career. With a confident grin, he declared, “I’m coming home.”
Recruiting analysts had projected a tight race between Oklahoma and Oregon, who offered Jacob aggressive NIL packages and early starting opportunities. But for Jacob, the decision ran deeper than stats or contracts.
“This is where I’ve always envisioned myself,” he said. “Every time I watched film of my dad carving up defenses in LaVell Edwards Stadium, I knew — that’s where I want my story to begin.”
Sources close to the recruitment say Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick were instrumental in sealing the deal. Sitake reportedly visited the Detmer home multiple times, emphasizing not only the opportunity for Jacob to shine but the chance to uphold the family legacy at a place that means something.
“BYU doesn’t just develop quarterbacks — they develop men,” Jacob’s mother, Kim Detmer, shared. “That’s what made the difference.”
The commitment instantly electrifies BYU’s 2026 class, which now features one of the top quarterback prospects in the country. Fans are calling it a full-circle moment — the son of a Heisman winner returning to the field where his father built a dynasty.
And as Cougar Nation celebrates, one thing is clear: the Detmer name is back — and BYU football just got a whole lot more dangerous.
