BYU is strutting into LaVell Edwards Stadium tonight like a team that knows it belongs in the conversation. Hosting the West Virginia Mountaineers for the first time in Provo, the Cougars are riding a 4-0 record while making a statement in Big 12 play. Ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25, BYU’s showing that their season isn’t a fluke. But the real story is freshman QB Bear Bachmeier quietly rewriting expectations.

Former BYU and NFL player turned pastor Dr. Derwin L Gray liked what he saw on October 3. He shared the message to the world on X saying, “BYU has an exceptional freshman QB. Bear seems to have a level of maturity that is beyond his years.” That’s high praise from someone who’s seen it all. And it showed early. Bear Bachmeier hit the 100-yard passing mark after just three drives,

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