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Bachmeier emerged from a three-way competition to replace Jake Retzlaff and announced he will be the starter Aug. 30 against Portland State in a quirky social media post.

In an updated lawsuit, the three departing schools allege the Mountain West Conference improperly withheld millions of dollars and misled them about a plan to accelerate the membership of Grand Canyon University for 2025-26.

Jake Retzlaff led BYU to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado a year ago while throwing for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns. But he left the school in July following a since-dismissed civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault.

Retzlaff is trying to move past recent reputational harm in Utah, learn a new offense and outperform three other transfer QBs at Tulane.

Mediation began in May and the conferences failed to reach an agreement on more than $55 million in “poaching” fees by Tuesday’s deadline. Colorado State, Utah State, San Diego State, Fresno State and Boise State are set to join the Pac-12 in 2026.

“After a lot of prayers, reflection and conversations with those I trust, I've made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and the BYU football program,” Retzlaff posted Friday on Instagram.

Retzlaff reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal rather than face a suspension for violating BYU's honor code. He acknowledged a consensual sexual relationship in his defense against a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.

The Pac-12 and Texas State announced Monday that the Bobcats will join Utah State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State and Washington State as the nine foundational members of the new Pac-12.

The addition of the two southern Utah schools will give the conference 11 full members following Sacramento State’s departure for the Big West in all sports except football.

Financial details were not disclosed. Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould called it a “transformational partnership” that allows the Pac-12 to grow when it starts as a remodeled league in 2026-27.

Struggling to recover from a hand injury, Rising said he's been advised by two orthopedic surgeons that he'll never be able to return to playing football.

Saunders is a descendant of the man who invented tater tots. He has cashed in with a endorsement deal that dishes out the crispy sides for free when BYU wins in the NCAA Tournament.