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

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.

Now that freshman Bear Bachmeier has been named the starting quarterback at BYU, whether he likes it or not, he is now the face of the football team. But his

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.

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

BYU entered the offseason with questions at receiver, cornerback, defensive line and kick returning. Quarterback was not expected to be an issue with Jake Retzlaff likely returning after a solid first season as the Cougars' starter.