BREAKING: BYU Lands FIVE-STAR QUARTERBACK Ryder Lyons, STUNS Oregon, USC for TOP Recruit In Football

Ryder Lyons, a highly-rated five-star quarterback in the 2026 class, chose BYU over other prominent programs like Oregon and USC. His decision was influenced by several key factors: Faith and Family Connection: Lyons is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which aligns with BYU's values and mission. Several of his family members have attended BYU, including an older sister who recently graduated from the university and lives in Utah County. He also plans to serve a one-year mission trip for the Church after high school, delaying his enrollment until 2027, a process BYU is uniquely equipped to support. Long-standing Relationship with BYU: BYU was one of the first schools to offer Lyons a scholarship back in 2021, establishing a strong and consistent relationship with him and his family over several years. Quarterback Development and Program History: BYU has a reputation as "Quarterback U," with a history of developing NFL-caliber quarterbacks. Lyons and his family likely saw a clear path to professional development at BYU. NIL Opportunities: BYU has shown an increased commitment to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, which was a factor in their ability to land a high-profile recruit like Lyons. Potential for Legend Status: Committing to BYU as a five-star recruit (the highest-rated since 2003 for the program) offers Lyons the opportunity to achieve "all-time legend status" within the passionate BYU fanbase. Academics: Lyons is reportedly a straight-A student who values education. BYU's strong academic programs, including its highly-ranked Marriott School of Business, were likely an attractive aspect for him. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Rugiet Ready is a next-gen prescription treatment designed to amplify arousal in the brain and boost blood flow. Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off today. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.