BYU has never opened a season with a true freshman starting quarterback. When Bear Bachmeier takes his first snap against Portland State on Aug. 30, he will make history as the first-ever Week 1 true freshman starting QB for the Cougars.

Bear Bachmeier will be the first true freshman to start a season at quarterback in BYU history. Bachmeier emerged from a three-way competition to replace Jake Retzlaff and announced he will be the starter Aug.

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.

This week, BYU will wrap up Fall Camp and transition to game preparation mode. The Cougars will take 10-12 days to prepare for Portland State. They will also pi

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