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Is BYU’s Bear Bachmeier carrying an unsustainable load?

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has become the undeniable focal point of the Cougars' offense following the season-ending injury to star running back LJ Martin. Without Martin’s explosive rushing presence—who had just put up 332 yards against Colorado State before the setback—Bachmeier stepped up to carry the load, delivering a dominant two-touchdown performance in BYU’s 24-10 win over Iowa State.

He accounted for 438 of the team’s 506 total yards, throwing for 329 yards and rushing for 109 on just nine carries, showcasing his dual-threat ability as a physical, hard-to-tackle playmaker. Iowa State’s coach, Jimmy Rogers, acknowledged the challenge, noting that stopping Bachmeier’s rushing attack required a high level of physicality the Cyclones struggled to match.

The question now looms: can BYU’s offense sustain this level of reliance on one player, especially when facing Notre Dame, the nation’s second-ranked team? Bachmeier’s emergence has already cemented his place among BYU’s elite quarterbacks, but the Cougars’ success may hinge on how effectively they can distribute the workload beyond him in the coming weeks.

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