Overview
- Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier practiced in 11-on-11 with his sprained left ankle taped and said he is "getting there" after an initial week of limited work.
- Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and head coach Kalani Sitake expect him to be available for the game, though he has not yet been full go.
- No widespread opt-outs have surfaced, while backups Jake Griffin, LaMason Waller and Marcus McKenzie have indicated plans to enter the transfer portal.
- No. 12 BYU (11-2) faces No. 22 Georgia Tech (9-3) on Dec. 27 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
- Linebacker Isaiah Glasker is recovering from an ankle issue and will make an NFL draft decision after the season as BYU pursues a 12th win.