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Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball · Aug 24, 2026 · 30m

Is the BYU football program about to redefine its offensive identity? With offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick pushing Bear Bachmeier to rely more on his arm and less on his bruising runs, the BYU Cougars are eyeing a season where quarterback health and explosive passing may trump old habits. Bachmeier, famous for wearing No. 47 and playing with a "fullback mentality," faces a coaching staff determined to amplify his strengths as a pinpoint passer. Will this change in approach help him avoid last season’s punishing hits and keep BYU in contention against heavyweights like Arizona, Utah, and…