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.

Who is BYU football's starting quarterback? What to know about Bear Bachmeier, who won the Cougars' QB role over McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet.

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.

Bear Bachmeier has a nice ramp to begin his college career at BYU. As the first true freshman starter to begin a season in Provo, he’ll have two winnable games at home and a Big 12 schedule that many believe to be one of the easiest in the league in 2025.

On this week's "Mormon Land" podcast, we explore the tug-of-war taking place at BYU as it strives to fulfill its religious mission for Latter-day Saints, while still competing in the increasingly expensive world of college sports.

Retzlaff won a tight competition with Gerry Bohanon to become BYU’s starter last season and got better as the season progressed. Retzlaff threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns with 12 interceptions, adding 417 yards and six more TDs rushing.

The 2025 college football season kicks off on Saturday. While BYU will be at home and counting down the days until kickoff, three of BYU's opponents will be in

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.