“THE GHOST RETURNS”: Legendary BYU QB Zach Wilson Spotted Training with Cougars — Is a Comeback Brewing in Provo?
BYU fans are buzzing with speculation after a jaw-dropping sight at LaVell Edwards Stadium this morning: none other than former Cougars star and NFL quarterback Zach Wilson was spotted back on campus, helmet in hand, running drills with BYU’s current quarterbacks.
What started as whispers quickly exploded across social media: “Is Zach Wilson coming back to BYU?” While there’s no official confirmation of a return to college football eligibility, the former No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick is certainly back where his legend began — and his presence is turning heads.
Wilson, who lit up the college football world in 2020 with over 3,600 yards passing and 33 touchdowns, helped propel BYU back into national prominence before being drafted by the New York Jets. Now, after a rocky stretch in the pros, his return to Provo — even for mentorship or training — is monumental for a program on the rise.
Insiders say Wilson reached out to head coach Kalani Sitake and quarterbacks coach Aaron Roderick requesting to train with the team over the summer. Not only has he shown up — he’s taken the lead, instructing BYU’s young guns on footwork, timing, and even breaking down film in the QB room.
For fans, it’s about more than football.
“This is home. I owe everything to BYU,” Wilson reportedly told teammates. “If I can help lift this team even 1%, I’m all in.”
While a playing comeback may not be in the cards, Zach Wilson’s return already feels like a spiritual spark — reigniting Cougar Nation with memories of greatness and hope for what’s next.
One thing’s for sure: Provo magic just got real again.
