The rookie delivered.
The Bear is now a legend, and he doesn't even know it.
He may not fully understand the deed for a few weeks or months, perhaps after folks come up and tell him over and over again.
Bear Bachmeier led No. 15 BYU to back-to-back fourth-quarter touchdown drives to lift BYU to a 24-21 win over rival and No. 23-ranked Utah Saturday night before the largest crowd in LaVell Edwards Stadium in two decades.
Bachmeier made plays true freshmen are not supposed to make.
He was as calm as a well-fed rhino.
He didn't turn the ball over, despite facing another team throwing everything from the kitchen sink to spare tires at him.
The win lifted BYU to 7-0 on the season, tied atop the Big 12 standings at 4-0 with Cincinnati after undefeated and No. 7-ranked Texas Tech stumbled at Arizona State earlier in the day.
Bachmeier did something even the legendary Taysom Hill couldn't do, quarterback the Cougars to a win over Utah.
He joins Jaren Hall and Jake Retzlaff as QBs who ended Utah's nine-game win streak over BYU and then started a three-game streak of their own in this long, hard-fought, passionate series.
This time Bachmeier had to turn back a Utah team fueled by revenge after a victory slipped away from them last year at Rice-Eccles. Utah had all the fuel and faced a do-or-die, must-win night.
Bachmeier has led BYU to three come-from-behind victories now, one at Colorado, another at Arizona and this one where BYU gave up a narrow lead to the Utes in the second half.
BYU's go-ahead touchdown came on a dramatic five-play, 81-yard drive capped by Bachmeier completing huge passes to Parker Kingston and Carsen Ryan.
A sweep to Kingston for a 12-yard TD put BYU up 17-14 to start the fourth quarter.
But a dramatic hit in that drive exemplified that this cub has become a grizzly.
On that drive Bachmeier took a brutal targeting hit to his lower helmet and jaw area by Ute captain Lander Barton , who was ejected. Just before that jarring hit, he had the presence to throw the ball out of bounds to save a sack.
The ensuing penalty set up the Kingston jet-sweep score.
Bachmeier had to be rattled.
But he had the presence to lead the drive.
BYU's final touchdown came on an eight-play, 64-yard drive that consumed 5:02 on the clock. The score came from Bachmeier taking on seven Utah tacklers and winning. He ran 22 yards to pay dirt to put BYU up 24-14 with 9:24 to play in the game.
BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and BYU head coach Kalani Sitake hug after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Fans rush the field after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is swarmed by fans after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is swarmed by fans after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) jumps into the end zone for a touchdown just ahead of Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. BYU won 24-21. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A BYU fan cheers as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. BYU won 24-21. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) is hit with a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) argues his case with an official after being called for a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) is hit with a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) spins after taking the snap and looks downfield as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah tight end Dallen Bentley (88) fumbles the ball into the eager hands of Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) and Utah cornerback Smith Snowden (2) crash to the turf after Snowden disrupted the pass as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) sprints into the open field and around the outside on his way in for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) sprints down the sideline for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) sprints in for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A Utah fan screams at the officials as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Dejected Utah fans watch as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A dejected Utah fan watches as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer as they watch BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the officials during the game as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Dejected Utah fans watch as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) dives over Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU safety Tanner Wall (28) intercepts a pass over Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) just gets enough of the foot of BYU running back LJ Martin (4) to bring him down as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the official after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the officials after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham runs down field yelling after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the official after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) falls to the field after getting shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) just gets enough of the foot of BYU running back LJ Martin (4) to bring him down as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) points downfield after gaining a first down as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) races downfield with the ball and eyes Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU cornerback Tayvion Beasley (15) tries to knock the ball away from Utah tight end JJ Buchanan (81) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball during the second half of the game against of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU mens basketball star AJ Dybantsa, center, sways with the crowd during "power" in between the third and fourth quarter of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (57) hypes up the crowd second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake yells out to his players during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU mens basketball star AJ Dybantsa, center, sways with the crowd during "power" in between the third and fourth quarter of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) runs with the ball during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) avoids the tackle by Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) and slips into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) breaks a tackle by Utah defensive end John Henry Daley (90) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) slips out of reach of Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) as he carries the ball after a catch during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) scrambles during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) points after converting a first down during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is shoved into the end zone by his teammates during the second half of the game against against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) breaks a tackle by Utah defensive tackle Pupu Sepulona (45) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is pressured by BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah fans leave the stadium early as BYU leads 24-14 during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah cornerback Blake Cotton (16) breaks up a pass intended for BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah fans leave the stadium early as BYU leads 24-14 during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) catches a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans prepare to rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
A BYU fan makes an upside-down "U" with their fingers as Utah players head to the locker room while fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU president Shane Reese crowd surfs after BYU fans rushed the field after BYU defeated Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU president Shane Reese crowd surfs after BYU fans rushed the field after BYU defeated Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU fans wave goodbye to Utah fans after rushing the field at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) dives for a first down during the second quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) makes a catch against BYU cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) during the first quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) hypes up the crows during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) scrambles during the first half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) celebrates after scoring a receiving touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah fans cheer for the camera before the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
The Cougarettes perform in between quarters during the first half of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU punter Sam Vander Haar (35) celebrates with kicker Will Ferrin (44) after Ferrin made a field goal during the second quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans yell first quarter of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) catches a pass during the first quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU cornerback Mory Bamba (4) jumps in celebration with cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) after making a stop on fourth down during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU players kneel in prayer as Utah takes the field before the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) makes a catch over Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) during the second quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) yells in celebration after scoring a receiving touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU kicker Will Ferrin (44) kicks a field goal to take a 10-7 lead over Utah during the second quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back Preston Rex (12) runs against Utah linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) during the first quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU defensive end Hunter Clegg (90) celebrates after sacking Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) during the first quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Utah defensive tackle Aliki Vimahi (95) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the first half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) scrambles during the first half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Utah defensive tackle Aliki Vimahi (95) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah defensive tackle Semi Taulanga (99) runs with the ball against BYU cornerback Mory Bamba (4) after lining up as a wide receiver during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Mana Carvalho (28) muffs a punt during the second quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) looks for an open receiver to pass to as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah safety Tao Johnson (5) gestures toward the BYU students after the Utes made a fourth down stop as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) brings in a catch over BYU defensive back Jonathan Kabeya (2) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) celebrates a defensive play with BYU safety Faletau Satuala (11) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) scores a touchdown with Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) defending as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs with the ball with (16) BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) chasing as BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) hurdles Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) during a run as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) makes a catch over Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) and takes it in for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) gestures toward the camera after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) reaches out for the ball as he brings in a touchdown catch as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) celebrates a touchdown with DUPLICATE***Utah wide receiver Bryson Baker (80)***Utah wide receiver Creed Whittemore (80) BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) gets rid of the ball just ahead of Utah defensive end John Henry Daley (90) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) gestures toward the BYU student section after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) dives forward on a 4th and one as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) defends BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) as he makes a catch over the middle as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (57) smiles as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the in-state rivalry game against Utah in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU players arrive before the in-state rivalry game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) arrives at Lavell Edwards Stadium before the in-state rivalry game against Utah in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the in-state rivalry game against Utah in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Singer-songwriter Benson Boone looks on from the sidelines during warmups of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU linebackers Isaiah Glasker (18) and Jack Kelly (17) embrace before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) catches a ball during warmups before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Singer-songwriter Benson Boone looks on from the sidelines during warmups of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake greets fans as BYU and Utah prepare to play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah fans cheer ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) greets fans as the Cougars enter the stadium as BYU and Utah prepare to play at Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake greets fans as BYU and Utah prepare to play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A Utah fan walks in with BYU fans ahead of the game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer and celebrate ahead of the team marching into Lavell Edwards Stadium as BYU and Utah preparee to play on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A split house at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo as BYU and Utah fans wait for the game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans get painted up ahead of the BYU and Utah game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah fans look around the stadium ahead of the BYU and Utah game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) stretches out with teammates ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah cheerleaders pose for a photo ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
It was enough.
On that play, Bachmeier got to the 10, cradled the ball in both hands and bowled over Ute cornerbacks Smith Snowden , Jackson Bennee and polished off linebacker Johnathan Hall as he barreled into the end zone.
Earlier in the game, Bachmeier's rocket pass to senior Chase Roberts was a perfectly placed ball by the pylon and Roberts scored standing up to put BYU up. It was good for 17 yards.
For the game, Bachmeier completed 13 of 22 passes for 166 yards and one touchdown. He completed 59% of his passes against the Utes. He ran for an impressive 64 yards on 11 carries, a 5.8 yard-per-carry average.
But all those stats were overshadowed by his poise, confidence and assurance to his teammates that they could count on him.
Be it leaping, hurdling over a tackler to get a few extra yards, trucking tacklers for gains, or picking himself up off the turf after getting cut in half by Ute rusher John Henry Daley , it all has become part of his young, budding legend.
This game was chapter seven in the Bachmeier legacy.
But getting a win like this puts him in the record book with other big-playmaker Cougars the past two decades, John Beck and Max Hall.
He's joined their club.
He's one of them.
He'll be sore come Sunday, but he walked off the field with a mob swarming him and teammates singing his praise.
What a centaur.
What a bear.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) gets rid of the ball just ahead of Utah defensive end John Henry Daley (90) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
