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BYU Quarterback Battle Intensifies Ahead of Stanford Showdown

8/14/2025

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The battle for BYU's starting quarterback heats up as true freshman Bear Bachmeier and redshirt sophomore McCae Hillstead dominate first-team snaps in fall camp. Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick expressed concern over the offense's "sloppy" scrimmage performances, stressing the urgency to establish a clear leader before facing Stanford on September 6.

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The battle for BYU's starting quarterback heats up as true freshman Bear Bachmeier and redshirt sophomore McCae Hillstead dominate first-team snaps in fall camp. Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick expressed concern over the offense's "sloppy" scrimmage performances, stressing the urgency to establish a clear leader before facing Stanford on September 6.