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PROVO, Utah – After accounting for five touchdowns in one half of football during his college debut, BYU football quarterback Bear Bachmeier was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week.

Bachmeier’s selection was likely an easy one when the Big 12 weekly awards were announced on Tuesday, September 2.

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BIG 12 FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK @bearb47 🤝 @Big12Conference pic.twitter.com/tjapRMhzCB

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 2, 2025

BYU piled up 42 points offensively with Bachmeier under center despite being held scoreless for the first 11:02 of the opening quarter.

Bachmeier completed 7-of-11 passes for 97 yards and three touchdowns. The first TD of his college career cam

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