# BYU college football season progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/byu-college-football-season-progression
> Updated: 2026-09-19T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

BYU football began its season with a victory against Utah Tech, led by sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Bachmeier, the reigning Big 12 Freshman of the Year, recorded 9.9 yards per attempt during the opener.

Following that performance, the No. 11 ranked BYU team secured a 28-17 win over Arizona, with Bachmeier contributing three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. The team subsequently prepared to face Colorado State, with analysts noting Bachmeier’s improved deep-passing ability developed during offseason training.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: BYU faces Colorado State in college football matchup

No. 11 BYU faces Colorado State in a college football matchup between two undefeated teams, featuring BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byu-faces-colorado-state-in-college-football-matchup-1

### 2026-09-11: Bear Bachmeier leads BYU in season opener against Utah Tech

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier opened his sophomore season with a strong performance against Utah Tech, showcasing high accuracy and ranking fourth in the Big 12 in yards per attempt.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bear-bachmeier-leads-byu-in-season-opener-against-utah-tech

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