If BYU goes with true freshman Bear Bachmeier as QB1 it would be historic

August 18, 2025

By Dick Harmon, Deseret News: It is expected that BYU will announce its starting quarterback this week.

In my opinion, the Cougars will replace senior starter Jake Retzlaff, who transferred to Tulane, with true freshman Bear Bachmeier.

It’s a gamble. It’s as rare as a bloody slab of sirloin steak. It’s something BYU’s quarterback factory, a system that’s passed for more yards than any other college football program, is not used to doing.

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If BYU goes with Bear Bachmeier (as expected), it wouldn’t be the first time a true freshman QB has thrived at the Power Four level

The Stanford transfer appears on track to be named BYU’s starter for the season opener.

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