BYU has never opened a season with a true freshman starting quarterback. When Bear Bachmeier takes his first snap against Portland State on Aug. 30, he will make history as the first-ever Week 1 true freshman starting QB for the Cougars.

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.