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BYU Freshman QB Bear Bachmeier Wins Second Big 12 Freshman of the Week, Makes ESPN Top-10 List

A turnover-free month with a poised road comeback at Colorado has BYU at 4-0, prompting the latest recognition.

Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) greets fans before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Overview

  • The Big 12 named Bachmeier Freshman of the Week on Monday for his performance at Colorado, his second such award this season.
  • He led a 24-21 road win after an early 14-0 deficit, throwing for 179 yards and two touchdowns on 70.4% passing with 98 rushing yards.
  • Through four games he has 697 passing yards, six touchdown throws, 163 rushing yards and four rushing scores with zero turnovers for the 4-0 Cougars.
  • ESPN ranked him No. 6 among the nation’s top freshmen through five weeks, the only Big 12 player included on the list.
  • The true freshman arrived in the summer after Jake Retzlaff’s late transfer to Tulane and now faces stronger Big 12 defenses such as Texas Tech, TCU, Iowa State and Utah.