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.

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.

Who is BYU football's starting quarterback? What to know about Bear Bachmeier, who won the Cougars' QB role over McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet.

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.

On this week's "Mormon Land" podcast, we explore the tug-of-war taking place at BYU as it strives to fulfill its religious mission for Latter-day Saints, while still competing in the increasingly expensive world of college sports.

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.

On Tuesday, the BYU football program wrapped up Fall Camp with a practice at the Zion's Bank practice field. The headline of the day on Tuesday was BYU naming t