Even if Lyons doesn’t pan out, his signing with BYU in December will make a big statement for Sitake and his staff. BYU is far from being a blue blood in the college football world, but the landing of Lyons means it is certainly on the right track.

BYU Football Beats Out Oregon For Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons' Commitment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Since the dawn of the NIL era, BYU has quietly transformed from a scrappy, culture-first program into a serious recruiting player. Now, they’re making headlines, not just highlight reels.

The Oregon Ducks have picked up yet another prediction to land a commitment from 4-star quarterback Bryson Beaver in the 2026 class.