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Five-Star QB Ryder Lyons to Announce Decision Between BYU and Oregon Today

BYU’s religious alignment with Lyons’s mission plans has strengthened the Cougars’ position in his recruitment

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Overview

  • Lyons narrowed his choices to Oregon and BYU after official campus visits and will announce his commitment on June 24
  • He plans to serve a one-year LDS mission before enrolling, making BYU’s church-operated program especially appealing
  • Oregon’s financial resources and renowned recruiting culture impressed Lyons during his visit
  • Analysts have shifted their predictions toward BYU following his official visit last week
  • If Lyons opts for BYU, it would extend Oregon’s pattern of losing high-profile recruits at the final moment