The Rise in Provo: Why BYU Football Might Be the Surprise Powerhouse of 2025
Something electric is brewing in Provo — and college football fans across the country need to start paying attention. The BYU Cougars are quietly building one of the most dangerous programs in the Big 12, and 2025 could be the season they shock the nation.
Led by head coach Kalani Sitake, BYU has found its rhythm. The culture is strong, the locker room is united, and the coaching staff has developed a clear identity: tough, disciplined, and fearless football. Sitake’s leadership has transformed the Cougars into a team that no one wants to face — especially in Provo, where LaVell Edwards Stadium becomes a fortress on fall Saturdays.
At quarterback, all eyes are on Treyson Bourguet, a poised signal-caller with accuracy, composure, and a sky-high ceiling. Surrounded by a balanced attack featuring a hard-hitting run game and explosive receivers, BYU’s offense is built for balance and dominance.
Defensively, the Cougars are taking massive strides. With new defensive schemes, elite conditioning, and a chip-on-the-shoulder mentality, this unit is ready to go toe-to-toe with the Big 12’s best. Linebackers are faster. Linemen are stronger. The secondary? Smarter and more physical than ever.
Add in BYU’s recent recruiting wins, including 5-star visits and crystal ball flips, and the future looks blindingly bright. The Cougars are gaining national respect — not just for their talent, but for their discipline, faith-driven values, and relentless work ethic.
This isn’t the old independent BYU — this is Big 12 BYU with big-time ambition.
If you’re not watching Provo closely, you’re about to be left behind.
2025 isn’t a rebuilding year — it’s a reckoning. The Cougars are coming.
