Provo was electric last fall. BYU stormed to a 9-0 start, with Jake Retzlaff shredding defenses and fans riding high on a dream season. Under Kalani Sitake , the Cougars seemed unstoppable. But then November arrived, bringing two tough losses and shattering playoff hopes. Then a bowl win against Colorado, and finishing with an 11-2 record, gave them momentum. But just when dust settled, a bombshell dropped: Retzlaff was out due to an honor code violation—Tulane’s gain, BYU’s loss. Enter Bear Bachmeier , named QB1, ready to shine in the number 47, a number with deep meaning for him.

Jake Retzlaff was supposed to be the guy starting for BYU this season, firmly entrenched in Aaron Roderick ’s offense and leading the team. But after his transfer, Kalani Sitake entered fall camp with a

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