BYU, Bear Bachmeier and Utah
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BYU secured their 3rd straight Holy War victory against Utah with a 24-21 win, under quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) argues his case with an official after being called for a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
"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
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.
While Brady Quinn and Urban Meyer weighed in on this weekend’s game, Barstool founder Dave Portnoy gave his thoughts on a couple of Provo favorites.