On Tuesday, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick made history when he named true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback for the Cougars. Bachme

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.

BYU has named Bachmeier its starting quarterback, which would make him the first true freshman to start a season for the Cougars at the position. “He’s had a great camp and he’s our guy,” Cougars offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said Tuesday.