What BYU’s starting QB candidates are saying about the competition

August 1, 2025

By Jay Drew, Deseret News: For obvious reasons, BYU football coach Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick want to choose a starting quarterback as quickly as possible.

That is going to be quite difficult, obviously, as the three main candidates — Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead and Bear Bachmeier — all appear physically able to lead the team.

All three have the requisite amount of confidence in themselves, as Wednesday’s interviews with media members showed after the Cougars wrapped up the first practice of preseason training camp.

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