Before relaying the next play to his teammates, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier looked up at the north-end video board at LaVell Edwards Stadium to see why Cougar fans were yelling so loud.

On the screen, Bachmeier saw 9-year-old August “Augie” Watabe holding up a sign that read, “I’m cheering for my twin! Go Bear!”

The young BYU fan, who some are calling “Baby Bear” because of his shockingly close resemblance to the star freshman QB, got the attention of Bachmeier, who threw up a “Y” with his hand, right before leading the Cougars on a two-minute drill to end the first half.

It was one of the most memorable days of Watabe’s life, and according to his father, he’s been on cloud nine ever since.

What led to Augie’s viral moment?

Watabe, who lives in Hawaii and was visiting family in Uta

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