Bear Bachmeier delivered a significant performance against Iowa State on Oct. 12. During the game, Bachmeier completed 22 of 30 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, resulting in a 187.5 rating.
Bachmeier also recorded 109 rushing yards on nine carries, averaging 12.1 yards per carry without being sacked.
Bachmeier's 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards performance was the third such game in BYU history, following previous achievements by Steve Young against Baylor in 1983 and Tayson Hill against Houston in 2013.
His 438 total yards were the 13th most in a single game for a BYU player since 1996. This total also ranked as the 10th most yards gained by an FBS player during the season.
Bachmeier became the fourth Big 12 player with a game featuring at least 325 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, and zero sacks, joining Jalen Hurts, Kyler Murray, and Sam Ehlinger. His 300/100 performance was the second such feat by an FBS player this season, following Drew Mestemaker against Oregon.
