Can Bachmeier be average or slightly above? If he can, as long as he steps up in occasional moments of need, his naming will have been not just on point, but downright prophetic. BYU, then, will have its quarterback. The distinct sentences will converge in one name … yeah, Bear Bachmeier.

Who is BYU football's starting quarterback? What to know about Bear Bachmeier, who won the Cougars' QB role over McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet.

Fr. Primary backup: McCae Hillstead, 5-10, 195, So. In a somewhat surprising development, Bachmeier beat out both Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet to be named BYU’s starting quarterback to open the season.

On this week's "Mormon Land" podcast, we explore the tug-of-war taking place at BYU as it strives to fulfill its religious mission for Latter-day Saints, while still competing in the increasingly expensive world of college sports.

The 2025 college football season kicks off on Saturday. While BYU will be at home and counting down the days until kickoff, three of BYU's opponents will be in

Retzlaff won a tight competition with Gerry Bohanon to become BYU’s starter last season and got better as the season progressed. Retzlaff threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns with 12 interceptions, adding 417 yards and six more TDs rushing.

The offensive skill positions have been one of the biggest storylines of fall camp, with questions swirling around depth and playing time; by week three, BYU’s coaches and players are starting to provide some clarity.

Backup quarterback Emerson Geilman opened his mission call after practice in front of his teammates on Tuesday. He shared a video of the moment on social media.