Ryder Lyons' Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mission Strips A Year From BYU In Best Way!

Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · Jun 26, 2025 · 8m

Ryder Lyons, the highly touted 5-star quarterback who just committed to BYU, will indeed be taking a significant detour before he ever steps onto the field for the Cougars: he plans to serve a one-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This means that while he is a part of the 2026 recruiting class, he will not enroll at BYU until January 2027. His "freshman" season on the field won't be until the 2027 college football season. Here's how this plays out and why it's a unique aspect of recruiting for BYU: Post-High School Departure: Lyons confirmed during his…