Bear Bachmeier News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars

Scores twice in Bachmeier was 18-for-25 passing for 246 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-13 victory against East Carolina. He also had five rushes for 26 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bachmeier accounted for two touchdowns Saturday, one through the air and one on the ground. He now has four passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns across three games this season. He faces another favorable matchup Saturday at Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Bear Bachmeier helps BYU cruise past East Carolina Deadspin | Bear Bachmeier helps BYU cruise past East Carolina

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Johnson's goal-line INT, pick-6 highlight BYU's 34-13 win at East Carolina for 3-0 start

BYU’s Evan Johnson had a goal-line interception followed by a short pick-6 on East Carolina’s next throw to help the Cougars beat the Pirates 34-13 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Loss of potential breakout star JoJo Phillips puts the onus on BYU's other receivers to step up and make freshman QB Bear Bachmeier's job easier BYU's receiving depth is suddenly a bit thin with the loss of redshirt sophomore JoJo Phillips to an upper body injury

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • DESERET.COM

Modest performance in win Bachmeier was 17-for-27 passing for 175 yards during Saturday's 27-3 victory versus Stanford. He also had 12 rushes for seven yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bachmeier did not exactly light it up in Saturday's dominant win, but he was efficient through the air and scored a touchdown on the ground. He opened it up a bit more through the air and looked competent but not explosive, and he was shut down on the ground barring his three-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. After two dominant wins to open up the season, it will be interesting to see how he fares against teams more on par with his own.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest performance in win Bachmeier was 17-for-27 passing for 175 yards during Saturday's 27-3 victory versus Stanford. He also had 12 rushes for seven yards with one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How BYU QB Bear Bachmeier Stacks Up Against Big 12 Peers After Two Weeks BYU true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier is slowly getting introduced to college football. Bachmeier kicked off his college career again...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SI.COM

BYU defense stifles Stanford in 27-3 victory

Bear Bachmeier threw for 175 yards and ran for a touchdown to lead BYU to a 27-3 victory over Stanford on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Why does Bear Bachmeier wear No. 47? Explaining BYU QB's jersey number Why does Bear Bachmeier wear No. 47? Here's what the BYU starting quarterback said about his jersey number choice.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

BYU matches up against Stanford

The BYU Cougars square off against the Stanford Cardinal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes take the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Elite in opener Bachmeier was 7-for-11 passing for 97 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 69-0 win over Portland State. He also had five rushes for 32 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Even though he only played the first half, Bachmeier was excellent in Saturday's opener. He tossed three touchdowns on just 11 pass attempts and rushed in another two while gaining 32 yards on the ground. Obviously it's difficult to know how his play will translate against better opponents, but the true freshman showed off his talent in his first collegiate game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Bear Bachmeier tosses 3 TDs in BYU's rout of Portland State Deadspin | Bear Bachmeier tosses 3 TDs in BYU's rout of Portland State

AUGUST 31, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

BYU overpowers Portland State 69-0 behind potent running game

Bear Bachmeier threw for three touchdowns and ran for two others to lead BYU to a 69-0 victory over Portland State in his collegiate debut on Saturday night

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Bear Bachmeier to become first BYU true freshman to start a season at quarterback

Bear Bachmeier will be the first true freshman to start a season at quarterback in BYU history

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially named starting QB Bachmeier has been named BYU's starting quarterback ahead of the 2025 season, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Bachmeier had been trending towards earning the starting job throughout fall camp, battling McCae Hillstead for that role. The competition came down to those two after the presumed Cougars starter, Jake Retzlaff, left BYU while facing an honor code suspension. Bachmeier, a true freshman, transferred to BYU from Stanford in the spring portal window.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

BYU looking to keep momentum building after unexpected quarterback competition

BYU entered the offseason with questions at receiver, cornerback, defensive line and kick returning

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Impact Bachmeier currently has the upper hand over McCae Hillstead for the Cougars' QB1 role with a little over two weeks until the team's season opener. Though there is still time for the starter to be named, Bachmeier looks to have outplayed Hillstead so far in fall camp.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first-team reps Tuesday Bachmeier was observed as the only quarterback taking first-team reps during the open media portion of Tuesday's practice, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Bachmeier has been in a competition with McCae Hillstead for the starting job under center in the upcoming season. The true freshman taking all the first-team reps bodes well for his chances of claiming the starting role.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still contending for starting spot Bachmeier and McCae Hillstead will compete to be the Cougars' starting quarterback, BYU announcer Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact After it was announced that Jake Retzlaff would leave BYU, the Cougars' quarterback position came down to a three-man competition including Bachmeier, Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet. BYU's offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick has made it clear that Bourguet is out of the running, leaving Bachmeier and Hillstead just under three weeks to step up their game before the Cougars host Portland State on Aug. 30.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

BYU looking to fill unexpected hole at quarterback after Jake Retzlaff's offseason departure

BYU is unexpectedly searching for a new starting quarterback as the Cougars try to contend for a Big 12 title again this season

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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