University Park, Texas • BYU’s run game was running on empty. The Cougars had run through four different ball carriers. They were 2-of-12 on third down and 1-for-2 on fourth.

FILE - BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts, right, escapes four Arizona defenders to run for a first down during an NCAA college football game on Oct. 12, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate, File) ...

Beck’s connection to this QB room runs deep. He’s worked with several of BYU’s current quarterbacks and knows what it takes to survive, and thrive in Provo’s high-pressure environment.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake huddles up the players during the second day of fall camp in Provo, Thursday, July 31, 2025. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo ...

As BYU’s quarterback race gets ready to begin, legends Steve Young and John Beck returned to Provo to mentor the next generation.