"BYU is naming true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the team’s starting quarterback, with his debut coming against Portland State on Aug. 30. Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, will become the first true freshman to start an opener for BYU," Thamel reported.

When BYU lost quarterback Jake Retzlaff to transfer in July, it threw a championship-level roster into chaos. Retzlaff wasn't an exceptional player, but he was a pivotal one. During a breakout 11-win campaign,

Bear Bachmeier will succeed Jake Retzlaff at quarterback and make BYU football history as first true freshman to start season opener in 2025

Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) tackles Arizona State defensive back Javan Robinson (12) as he returns an interception during the second half at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 23, 2024.

Offensive line coach TJ Woods says line’s mantra this season is ‘no excuses’ after QB Jake Retzlaff departed for Tulane last month

For the first time since Jake Retzlaff withdrew from BYU, ESPN's Bill Connelly updated the SP+ rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Connelly also made the final t