Bear Bachmeier

Bear Bachmeier
No. 47 – BYU Cougars
PositionQuarterback
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born (2006-09-21) September 21, 2006 (age 19)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolMurrieta Valley (Murrieta, California)
College
  • BYU (2025–present)
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Bear Bachmeier is an American college football quarterback for the BYU Cougars.

Early life

Bachmeier attended Murrieta Valley High School located in Murrieta, California alongside his brother Tiger.[1] During his sophomore season, he threw for 2,853 yards and 26 touchdowns, while also adding 644 yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground.[2] In his senior year, Bachmeier missed the first eight games with a knee injury but returned leading his school to the Division 2 title game.[3] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four star recruit and the 262nd overall player in the class of 2025, where he committed to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal over Oregon, Arkansas, Michigan State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and Michigan.[4]

College career

Stanford

After enrolling early at Stanford for the 2025 season, Bachmeier decided to enter the transfer portal during spring practices.[5]

BYU

Bachmeier decided to transfer to play for the BYU Cougars alongside his brother Tiger.[6][7] Heading into the 2025 season after BYU starter Jake Retzlaff was suspended and subsequently transferred, he competed for the starting job against McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet.[8][9] On August 19, Bachmeier was named the starting quarterback for the Cougars, after several rumors suggesting the same, making him the first true freshman in school history to start a season opener. Bear help lead BYU to overcome an 11-point deficit at the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Statistics

Season Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2025 BYU 14 14 12–2 224 349 64.2 2,708 7.8 14 6 139.2 146 527 3.6 11
Career 14 14 12–2 224 349 64.2 2,708 7.8 14 6 139.2 146 527 3.6 11

Personal life

Bachmeier was raised Catholic and is the younger brother of wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier, with whom he plays at BYU, and former collegiate quarterback Hank Bachmeier.[6][7] Bachmeier's mother, April, is from Thailand.[10]

References

  1. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (August 6, 2023). "Murrieta Valley's Bear Bachmeier poised to go wild at quarterback". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  2. ^ Lundquist, Casey. "BYU Football Reportedly Hosting Stanford Transfers Bear Bachmeier and Tiger Bachmeier". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  3. ^ Johnson, Eric-Paul (November 29, 2024). "Bear Bachmeier's return has helped Murrieta Valley football team reach Division 2 title game". Daily Bulletin. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  4. ^ Thamel, Pete. "Dual-threat QB Bear Bachmeier commits to Stanford for 2025". ESPN. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Moore, Jackson. "BREAKING: Stanford QB Bear Bachmeier officially enters NCAA Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Thamel, Pete. "Bachmeier brothers leaving Stanford to play for BYU football". ESPN. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Payne, Jackson (May 3, 2025). "Bear, Tiger Bachmeier are transferring to BYU football". Deseret News. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Lundquist, Casey. "Can True Freshman Bear Bachmeier Push for the Starting Job at BYU?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Harper, Mitch. "BYU OC Aaron Roderick Discussed Addition Of Transfer QB Bear Bachmeier". KSL Sports. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  10. ^ Drew, Jay (August 19, 2025). "As white smoke from a nearby forest fire wafted above Provo on Tuesday, BYU football coaches announced freshman Bear Bachmeier as their starting QB in the opener next week". Deseret News. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
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