On the heels of making a play that will be etched in BYU fan’s minds for a long time during his team’s 24-21 win over Utah, Bear Bachmeier took his usual understated demeanor to the podium to address the media.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) celebrates a turnover as BYU hosts Utah, NCAA football at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Provo • The BYU Cougars beat the Utah Utes, 24-21, on Saturday night. It was the Cougars’ third straight rivalry game win.

BYU secured their 3rd straight Holy War victory against Utah with a 24-21 win, under quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

"BYU freshman QB Bear Bachmeier is capable," Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes. "He’s more than that, he’s legitimate."

No. 15 BYU will need some other ball-carriers to step up the second half of the season, as Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin are shouldering too much of the load