When Bear Bachmeier takes his first snap against Portland State on Aug. 30, he will make history as the first-ever Week 1 true freshman starting QB for the Cougars.

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 expected to be back 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.

Bear Bachmeier has a nice ramp to begin his college career at BYU. As the first true freshman starter to begin a season in Provo, he’ll have two winnable games at home and a Big 12 schedule that many believe to be one of the easiest in the league in 2025.

This week, BYU will wrap up Fall Camp and transition to game preparation mode. The Cougars will take 10-12 days to prepare for Portland State. They will also pi