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GREENVILLE, North Carolina – True freshman QB Bear Bachmeier used the play-action pass attack to set up the first scoring drive of the night for BYU’s offense.

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The two-play drive began when Bachmeier hit a wide-open Chase Roberts across the middle for a 27-yard gain.

On the next snap, tight end Carsen Ryan sprang free for a 20-yard TD catch, his second of the season.

Both of those completions, 27 yards to Chase Roberts and a 20-yard TD to Carsen Ryan, Bear Bachmeier connects with wide

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