Bear Bachmeier News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars | FOX Sports

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