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Steve Young Returns to BYU in Game-Changing Role for Football Program
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Provo, Utah โ July 7, 2025
In a stunning and widely celebrated announcement, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XXIX champion Steve Young is making a triumphant return to his alma mater, Brigham Young University (BYU) โ not as a quarterback, but in a pivotal new leadership position designed to shape the next era of Cougar football.
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Young, who starred as BYUโs signal-caller in the early 1980s before becoming an NFL legend with the San Francisco 49ers, has accepted the newly created role of Executive Advisor for Football Innovation and Culture within the BYU football program. The position, established by BYU Athletics in partnership with the universityโs administration, aims to leverage Youngโs elite football acumen, leadership philosophy, and national profile to elevate the program as it continues to navigate the ever-evolving world of collegiate athletics.
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A Vision for the Future
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Speaking at a packed press conference at the BYU Student Athlete Building, Young expressed deep gratitude and excitement at the opportunity to give back to the institution that launched his storied career.
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> โBYU gave me everything โ an education, a team, a platform to grow,โ Young said. โThis isnโt about reliving the past. Itโs about helping BYU football dream bigger, reach higher, and lead with purpose in a time of unprecedented change in college sports.โ
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In his new role, Young will work closely with head coach Kalani Sitake, Athletic Director Tom Holmoe, and the university’s NIL and recruiting operations. His responsibilities will include:
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Advising on offensive strategy and quarterback development
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Helping shape program culture and leadership development
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Supporting athlete mentorship, mental wellness, and personal branding
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Playing an active role in national recruiting efforts
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Representing BYU on a national stage through media and alumni relations
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A Homecoming Decades in the Making
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Youngโs return has generated enthusiasm among Cougar Nation and beyond. A graduate of the class of 1984, Young famously led BYU to a 1983 Holiday Bowl win and a No. 7 national ranking, setting 13 NCAA records along the way. He later became a two-time NFL MVP and earned a Super Bowl MVP in the 49ersโ 49โ26 rout of the San Diego Chargers.
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Coach Kalani Sitake, clearly energized by the announcement, called Young’s addition a “transformational moment” for the program.
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> โSteve is a legend, but more importantly, heโs a mentor, a thinker, and a builder of people. His presence here signals to every recruit, parent, and fan that BYU is not just participating โ weโre leading,โ said Sitake.
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Fans and Analysts React
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The move has been met with overwhelming support across the college football landscape. ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit called it โa masterstroke by BYU,โ adding that โfew programs can offer a direct connection to football greatness like this.โ
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BYU fans flooded social media with excitement, using hashtags like #YoungReturns and #LegendBackHome. The announcement even drew comments from 49ers greats Jerry Rice and Joe Montana, both of whom offered their congratulations.
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An Era Begins
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With BYU now competing in the Big 12 and adjusting to the dynamics of NIL, the transfer portal, and heightened competition, Steve Youngโs involvement represents both a nod to the universityโs storied past and a bold investment in its future.
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As Young concluded at the press conference, with his familiar charisma and sincerity:
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> โThis isnโt a job โ itโs a mission. And Iโm all in.โ
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BYU Footballโs future just got a whole lot brighter โ and itโs wearing No. 8 in spirit once again.
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Written by:
Jordan Hale
BYU Sports Correspondent
The Cougar Chronicle
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