Almost three months to the day when BYU coaches, fans and players alike were rattled by the bombshell news that projected and veteran starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff in all likelihood would not be under center for the Cougars in the Aug. 30 opener against Portland State, another somewhat startling development was announced in Provo.

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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.

With that, true freshman Bear Bachmeier was named the Cougars’ starting quarterback for the season opener against Portland State on Aug. 30. Freshman quarterbacks have seen the field early in BYU’s history — notably players like Jake Heaps and Zach Wilson — but none have started the opener as a true freshman until now.

For the first time in BYU football history, a true freshman will be starting at quarterback at the beginning of the regular season. In a move many anticipated, BYU Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick announced to the media on Tuesday his decision to start Bear Bachmeier over both sophomore McCae Hillstead and junior Treyson Bourguet.

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After one of the biggest offseason quarterback battles in BYU football's history, the team has officially named freshman Bear Bachmeier the starting quarterback.

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.

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