Can Bachmeier be average or slightly above? If he can, as long as he steps up in occasional moments of need, his naming will have been not just on point, but downright prophetic. BYU, then, will have its quarterback. The distinct sentences will converge in one name … yeah, Bear Bachmeier.

Sources: BYU is naming true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the team’s starting quarterback, with his debut coming against Portland State on Aug. 30. Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, will become the first true freshman to start an opener for BYU. pic.twitter.com/ZkgRwjwcqG

BYU has named Bear Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, as its starting quarterback. He will debut against Portland State on Aug. 30 which will make him the first true freshman in school history to start an opener for the Cougars' program.