Ryder Lyons has officially committed to BYU, marking a historic moment for the Cougars:
🎙️ The Announcement
- On June 24, 2025, the five-star quarterback from Folsom, California, made it official on The Pat McAfee Show, donning a BYU hat upon commitment .
- He chose BYU over finalists like Oregon, USC, Ohio State, Michigan, and Ole Miss, citing BYU’s early scholarship offer (8th grade), deep-rooted faith alignment, and strong coaching relationships .
📊 Stats & Rankings
- Lyons is a true dual-threat QB: over 6,589 total yards (6,512 passing + around 1,500 rushing), with an impressive ratio of 84 TD passes to just 14 interceptions, plus 38 rushing TDs .
- He earned the title of California Gatorade Player of the Year (2024) and is ranked No. 13 nationally by 247Sports and No. 5 QB overall .
🤝 Mission & Timeline
- As a member of the LDS Church, Lyons plans to serve a one-year mission following his senior season, enrolling at BYU in January 2027 .
🧠 What the Analysts Say
Greg Biggins (National Recruiting Analyst)
“He has one of the highest ceilings among the quarterback group in his class. Assuming he continues to develop, [Lyons] should be playing on Sundays for a very long time.”
Steve Wiltfong (On3)
In the final stretch, contentions narrowed to Oregon and BYU:
- Oregon pitched elite facilities, offensive pedigree, and high-profile NIL resources.
- BYU leaned heavily on spiritual fit, family ties, and an NIL structure tailored to him. Ultimately, BYU’s faith-aligned program and quarterback development pipeline helped seal the deal .
Deseret News & 247Sports (Jeff Hansen)
- BYU was “neck-and-neck” with Oregon and USC. Their approach—highlighting QB success stories like Jake Retzlaff, spiritual alignment, and a proven support system—made them a top contender .
