BREAKING NEWS: Excitement hits the LaVell Edward’s Stadium as BYU Cougars Officially announced the Return of Former QB Steve Young as Offensive…

PROVO, Utah – June 19, 2025 — In a stunning and emotional announcement Thursday morning, BYU Football confirmed that Hall of Fame quarterback and Cougar legend “Steve Young” is returning to Provo — this time as the team’s “offensive coordinator”.

The press conference, held at LaVell Edwards Stadium, drew a packed crowd of reporters, fans, and former teammates, all eager to witness the return of one of BYU’s most iconic figures.

“It’s an honor to be back,” Young said. “BYU shaped who I am, and I want to help build something special here again. This isn’t about reliving the past — it’s about building the future.”

Young, who starred at BYU in the early 1980s before embarking on a storied NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, brings decades of elite football experience to the coaching staff. Known for his sharp football mind, mobility, and relentless competitiveness, Young is expected to inject a new level of intensity and innovation into the Cougars’ offense.

Head Coach Kalani Sitake called the hire a “game-changer.”

“Steve understands this program at its core,” Sitake said. “He brings a level of expertise and leadership that will immediately impact our players — especially our quarterbacks. His knowledge of reading defenses, making quick decisions, and managing the game is exactly what our offense needs.”

Young’s role will focus heavily on quarterback development and offensive play-calling, with an emphasis on speed, adaptability, and execution. Insiders say he has already begun installing elements of a more aggressive, NFL-style passing attack.

Players have responded with excitement. Junior quarterback Ryder Burton said, “Just being around him, you feel his energy. He’s lived what we’re trying to do. Learning from a Hall of Famer is something most college players never get.”

The Cougars are coming off a challenging season, but with Young’s return, optimism is high. As one fan outside the stadium put it: “We’re not just getting a coach — we’re getting a legend back.”

Kickoff can’t come soon enough in Provo.