QB McCae Hillstead was worth rearranging things for BYU. For Utah State, his departure leaves a sour taste.

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said he was done adding to the quarterback room after spring ball ended. Everything he needed at the position was already on the roster.

But when the Cougars had the chance to dip back into the transfer portal, they went and signed former Utah State quarterback McCae Hillstead.

So why the change of heart?

“It was a unique situation,” Roderick said. “Because we passed on him in high school. And then he went to Utah State and did a really good job. ... We just felt like we can’t pass on him again.”

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QB McCae Hillstead was worth rearranging things for BYU. For Utah State, his departure leaves a sour taste.

QB McCae Hillstead was worth rearranging things for BYU. For Utah State, his departure leaves a sour taste.

QB McCae Hillstead was worth rearranging things for BYU. For Utah State, his departure leaves a sour taste.

QB McCae Hillstead was worth rearranging things for BYU. For Utah State, his departure leaves a sour taste.

QB McCae Hillstead was worth rearranging things for BYU. For Utah State, his departure leaves a sour taste.