Can Bachmeier be average or slightly above? If he can, as long as he steps up in occasional moments of need, his naming will have been not just on point, but downright prophetic. BYU, then, will have its quarterback. The distinct sentences will converge in one name … yeah, Bear Bachmeier.

Utah college football fans will have a new starting quarterback to cheer for this season at BYU and a familiar face returns to backup the University of Utah’s Utes.

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

Backup quarterback Emerson Geilman opened his mission call after practice in front of his teammates on Tuesday. He shared a video of the moment on social media.

BYU entered the offseason with questions at receiver, cornerback, defensive line and kick returning. Quarterback was not expected to be an issue with Jake Retzlaff likely returning after a solid first season as the Cougars' starter.

The offensive skill positions have been one of the biggest storylines of fall camp, with questions swirling around depth and playing time; by week three, BYU’s coaches and players are starting to provide some clarity.

Second-year BYU offensive line coach TJ Woods says there are 'no excuses' for the Cougars this season, even though the starting quarterback will lack experience.