‘Really has ownership’: Roderick applauds Bachmeier’s progress
BYU offensive coordinator says sophomore QB has been impressive thus far in spring camp.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier delivers a pass during spring camp on March 10, 2026, in Provo. | Nate Edwards, BYU Photo It was common to see quarterback Bear Bachmeier change Aaron Roderick’s play call at the line of scrimmage during his debut season. The freedom given to such a young newcomer and the frequency of his audibles was uncommon for the veteran offensive coordinator.
But it worked. “We audibled more last year than I think I ever have in my career with a freshman quarterback,” said Roderick after Wednesday’s practice. “Now, just about every play out here, he has two or three options.
” Even as Bachmeier speeds up his development, the game itself is slowing down. “He already played like a veteran as a freshman,” Roderick said. “Just Year 2 in the offense, you can see he really has ownership of what we are doing.
He understands what all 11 guys are doing on offense and defense on most plays. ” As a true freshman thrust into playing time and without the luxury of spring practices, the summer signee passed for 3,030 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 527 yards and a program quarterback-record 11 touchdowns as BYU won 12 games for the first time in 24 years. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier looks to throw during spring camp on March 6, 2026, in Provo.