The BYU Cougars offense got a bit of a boost on Wednesday.
Senior wide receiver Kody Epps announced on Twitter that he would return to Provo for the 2023 season.
“Cougar Nation I want you to know that BYU is the place that I love and want to be,” Epps tweeted. “It was a tough decision in the first place to enter the portal because I love BYU. Even though some great opportunities were presented to me in the portal, I did not use the portal as a way of leverage, or test waters, because I have too much respect for the generational connection I’ve built here and coach Kalani’s belief in me. If anything I have come to understand through all this that there was no point in trying to find a new home when what I needed and wanted was already here where I am. ”
The wide receiver continued, “Cougar nation, my teammates and coaches are who I love and who I want to play for. Plus, I have too many teammates’ weddings that I couldn’t miss this summer. I’m here to stay! Now let’s go show the Big 12 ‘What them Scoougs be bout!”
Last season, Epps hauled in 39 receptions for 459 yards and 6 touchdowns. He averaged 11.8 yards per reception in his first season with significant playing time. With former USC and Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis coming to Provo, Epps should be one of his go to receivers as the Cougars begin their first season in the Big 12.
BYU finished the season with an 8-5 record, they capped off the season with a win over SMU in the New Mexico Bowl. The Cougars open the season against Sam Houston State on Sept. 2. They play at Arkansas on Sept. 16 and will open Big 12 play in Lawrence against the Kansas Jayhawks on Sept. 23.
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