BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier secured a 17-10 victory for the Cougars against TCU on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wearing No. 47, Bachmeier scored a 21-yard touchdown run late in the game to help overcome difficult weather and offensive struggles.
The victory came despite a difficult offensive performance from BYU, which managed only 216 yards of total offense. Bachmeier completed 11 of 24 passes for 64 yards. The game was further complicated by the loss of top running back LJ Martin, who left the contest in the first half with an apparent ankle injury. BYU coach Kalani Sitake noted that the team had to overcome adversity, including penalties and false starts, while playing in wet and rainy conditions.
The BYU defense played a pivotal role in the win, holding TCU to 259 yards and a single touchdown scored late in the first half. The defensive effort included four sacks and a critical interception by safety Faletau Satuala. The interception occurred during the second quarter on a 4th-and-4 situation and was returned to the TCU 16-yard line, setting up Bachmeier's first 8-yard touchdown run of the game.
This victory marks BYU's first win over TCU since 2006 at Amon G. Stadium. The game featured significant support from visiting BYU fans, who gathered after the contest to interact with the players.
BYU's win was characterized by a gritty final drive that began on the team's own 22-yard line with eight minutes remaining. During the drive, Bachmeier and backup running back Journee Tonga utilized several running plays before Bachmeier's decisive touchdown run.
