"BYU is naming true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the team’s starting quarterback, with his debut coming against Portland State on Aug. 30. Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, will become the first true freshman to start an opener for BYU," Thamel reported.

If BYU and Utah fans are doing a lot of hand-wringing over the prospect of starting a season with a new quarterback, they shouldn’t. They are in good company, Eight of the top 14 schools in the preseason top-25 rankings are also starting the season with new quarterbacks,

It's a fresh start for Retzlaff, but one the former BYU quarterback wasn't necessarily seeking until May, when he was named in a since-dismissed civil sexual assault lawsuit. Retzlaff maintains that he loved playing for the Cougars, despite being one of ...

BYU offers an environment free from distractions like sex and alcohol, helping students focus on what matters most,” writes Jeff Dyer in an op-ed. “The Honor Code, when lived, is a protective framework for navigating some of life’s biggest choices.

For the first time since Jake Retzlaff withdrew from BYU, ESPN's Bill Connelly updated the SP+ rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Connelly also made the final t

Offensive line coach TJ Woods says line’s mantra this season is ‘no excuses’ after QB Jake Retzlaff departed for Tulane last month