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EXPOSED: ESPN Found TAMPERING with BYU, Big 12 Transfer Portal Recruiting Rankings, CFP Opportunity
The phenomenon of "star-docking"—where a high school prospect’s ranking is lowered following a commitment to a non-traditional powerhouse—has become a central grievance for BYU and the wider Big 12. Fans and analysts increasingly point to a "Blue-Blood Effect," where recruiting services are perceived to favor the SEC and Big 10 to protect their own metric-based credibility.
The "Stars Tax" and the Case of Ryder Lyons
A high-profile case in the 2026 class involves five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons. After Lyons committed to BYU over the Oregon Ducks, his ranking on certain scouting services…
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