🎬 BREAKING: Netflix to Premiere “Built by LaVell” — A New Documentary Celebrating BYU Football Legend LaVell Edwards
Provo, UT — BYU fans, mark your calendars! Netflix has confirmed that “Built by LaVell”, a compelling new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of coaching icon LaVell Edwards, will debut globally on August 15, 2025 .
For nearly 30 years, Edwards transformed a modest program into a national powerhouse. From installing a revolutionary, pass-heavy offense to coaching the Cougars’ 1984 national championship team and developing Heisman winner Ty Detmer, Edwards reshaped college football .
“Built by LaVell” dives deep into his journey—from humble beginnings as an assistant coach to his Hall of Fame tenure as head coach. The film features rare game footage, behind-the-scenes locker room moments, and heartfelt interviews with former players, family members, and coaching staff . It explores how his emphasis on integrity, academics, and character built a family-like culture that defined BYU football .
The documentary also highlights Edwards’ tactical genius. Known for pioneering aerial attacks in a ground-oriented era, his Cougars led the nation in passing offense eight times and produced NFL-ready quarterbacks . Netflix’s adaptation promises to showcase how his legacy endures, influencing modern offenses and defining BYU’s identity as “Quarterback U.”
A Netflix spokesperson described the film as an “intimate and inspiring journey” that captures Edwards’ competitive spirit and deep faith. Through his own reflections and testimonies from those who knew him best, viewers will witness the impact of a man who built more than wins—he built men .
As the Cougars carry forward his legacy, “Built by LaVell” will serve as a cinematic tribute to a coach who reshaped BYU and college football forever. Don’t miss this story of inspiration and innovation when it hits Netflix next summer.
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