Forget single-threat athletes. The future of college football belongs to players like Parker Kingston, and the BYU Cougars have arguably the most versatile player in the nation.
The wide receiver has transformed into a legitimate star, earning the moniker “Swiss Army Knife” for his nearly unbelievable ability to find the endzone. Kingston is one of only two active FBS players to have scored a career touchdown by receiving, passing (on a trick play), and returning a punt—a trifecta of scoring that has the rest of the Big 12 on alert.
Electrifying Returns That Changed Games
One of the reasons to tune in and watch Kingston is his electrifying special teams play. Last year, he tied a program record at BYU with two punt return touchdowns.
No doubt, his highlight play was that 90-yard punt return touchdown against then ranked Kansas State Wildcats. After a breathless near-muff, Kingston picked up the loose ball and raced through the defense for the touchdown, which earned him the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week. He capped that week with a 64-yard punt return for a touchdown in a big bowl victory
Primed for a Massive Wide Receiver Breakout
The football heroics of Parker Kingston and his special teams have garnered national attention; however, Kingston is poised to be an emerging force in the BYU passing game. With some key departures opening up space in the receiving corps, this talented junior will have to shoulder a much larger load.
Game in and game out, Parker Kingston shows us all what kind of playmaker he can be, whether throwing a dandy of a 37-yard touchdown pass on a double-pass trick play or hauling in an all-important reception. Expecting Kingston to showcase his blazing speed and multidimensionality in BYU’s offense this year as he takes the reins for the wide receiver group, fans and analysts alike are weighing in on his chances for the coveted Paul Hornung Award, a distinction he fully deserves for being a threatening touch every time he kicks.
BYU Cougars 2025 Football Schedule (5-0, 2-0 Big 12)
The No. 23 BYU Cougars have successfully navigated the first half of their schedule, remaining undefeated at 5-0 after a convincing Big 12 victory over West Virginia.
Completed Games
| Date | Opponent | Location | Result |
| Sat, Aug 30 | Portland State Vikings | Home | W 69-0 |
| Sat, Sep 6 | Stanford Cardinal | Home | W 27-3 |
| Sat, Sep 20 | @ East Carolina Pirates | Away | W 34-13 |
| Sat, Sep 27 | @ Colorado Buffaloes | Away | W 24-21 |
| Fri, Oct 3 | West Virginia Mountaineers | Home | W 38-24 |
