Zach Wilson’s Younger Brother Leaves Parents’ Alma Mater After Poor QB Management
Isaac Wilson will not return to Utah for his sophomore season and has entered the transfer portal. The youngest brother of Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson is making waves, given the family’s deep connections to the Beehive State’s Holy War rivalry.
Will BYU become his next destination? Time will tell.
Wilson, a former four-star recruit, chose Utah over offers from BYU, Oregon, Miami, Louisville, and Arizona State. Less than a year after committing to his parents’ alma mater, he is reopening his recruitment as the transfer portal’s winter window opens on Monday.
Mike Wilson, Isaac’s father, played football at Utah, where he met his wife, Lisa. The family grew up rooting for the Utes but shifted their allegiance to BYU when coach Kyle Whittingham didn’t offer Zach a scholarship. Three of Isaac’s older brothers played for the Cougars, but Isaac broke the mold by committing to Utah instead.
Isaac was initially expected to spend his freshman year as a backup to Cam Rising. However, Rising’s injury sidelined him for most of the season, and Wilson found himself thrust into action.
Isaac Wilson’s Freshman Season Was Tumultuous
After stepping in for Rising, Wilson’s year was chaotic. He started briefly before being benched, returned to action due to injuries to other quarterbacks, and even played while ill against Colorado. However, he was benched again for the remainder of the season. Adding to the upheaval, Utah’s offensive coordinator resigned in October.
The instability proved detrimental to Wilson’s development, prompting him to seek new opportunities. Despite the challenges, he threw for 1,510 yards and 10 touchdowns, making him a valuable transfer option for teams needing quarterback talent or depth.
BYU could target Wilson through the portal. The Cougars’ quarterback situation for 2025 is uncertain, with Jake Retzlaff’s return unclear and McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet already in the program.
Bringing Wilson to BYU could allow him to develop behind the team’s starter and potentially lead the Cougars into the Holy War as their quarterback in 2026. We’ll see where his next chapter unfolds.