In an extraordinary act of generosity and school pride, former BYU football icons Steve Young and Puka Nacua have come together to make history — donating three state-of-the-art luxury team buses and a staggering $68 million to the BYU Cougars football program. The monumental gift, revealed during a surprise ceremony at LaVell Edwards Stadium, has sent shockwaves through the college football world and ignited a wave of emotion across Cougar Nation.
The donation, described as one of the largest in collegiate sports history, will go toward upgrading BYU’s athletic facilities, improving player wellness programs, and expanding scholarship opportunities for future student-athletes. The luxury buses, each equipped with premium seating, built-in recovery tech, Wi-Fi, and a full entertainment system, symbolize a new era of comfort and professionalism for the team.
Standing before thousands of cheering fans, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young said with pride:
“We built this legacy together — every player, every coach, every fan. BYU isn’t just a team; it’s family. And family deserves the best.”
Rams star Puka Nacua, one of the NFL’s brightest young talents, echoed the sentiment:
“This is about giving back to the place that gave me everything — discipline, faith, and brotherhood.”
BYU’s athletic director praised the donation as a game-changing moment for the program, calling it “a commitment to excellence that will inspire generations.”
With this historic gesture, Steve Young and Puka Nacua have not only written a new chapter in BYU’s football legacy — they’ve set the gold standard for what it means to give back.
