Bear Bachmeier delivered a significant performance against Iowa State on Friday, October 10, 2026, according to a October 12 statement from Jarom Jordan.
Bachmeier recorded 329 passing yards and 109 rushing yards during the game. The performance included 22 completions on 300 attempts, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and an 187.5 rating.
The 438 total yards Bachmeier accumulated during the game marked the 13th most in a single game by a BYU player since 1996. Additionally, the 438 total yards rank as the 10th most by an FBS player this season.
Bachmeier's 300 passing/100 rushing game is the third such occurrence in BYU history, following Steve Young against Baylor in 1983 and Tayson Hill against Houston in 2013. He is the second FBS player this season to achieve a 300/100 game, following Drew Mestemaker against Oregon.
Bachmeier finished the game with 0 sacks allowed. He became the fourth Big 12 player this season to record 325+ passing yards, 100+ rushing yards, and 0 sacks in a single game, joining Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, and Sam Ehlinger.
