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BYU Names True Freshman Bear Bachmeier Starting Quarterback for Opener

The Stanford transfer won a camp competition to lead a team coming off an 11-2 season.

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Nov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The decision makes him the first true freshman in BYU history to start a season opener.
  • He won the job over transfers McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet after an open camp competition.
  • His collegiate debut is set for Aug. 30 against Portland State, and he will wear No. 47.
  • He enrolled after a spring at Stanford and reunites with receiver brother Tiger, who is expected to play in the rotation.
  • The vacancy followed Jake Retzlaff’s July 11 withdrawal and move to Tulane after a planned seven-game honor-code suspension, and BYU has not yet named a primary backup.