Bear Bachmeier will become the first true freshman QB to start a season opener for the Cougars in program history.

In naming freshman Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick on Tuesday said the decision didn't surprise the team.

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.

Cougars offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick confirmed after Tuesday’s practice that the staff could no longer split equal reps among three players, effectively moving redshirt junior Treyson Bourguet