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‘Disrespected my family’
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier played a pivotal role in the Cougars' 28-24 upset win over No. 2 Notre Dame, contributing to every score with passing, rushing, and receiving.
- Bachmeier revealed postgame that Notre Dame had "disrespected" him and his family during his high school recruitment, motivating him not to lose against the Fighting Irish.
- The controversy surrounding the game included questions about a potential pass interference call and why officials did not review the game clock.
- Bachmeier's backstory involves Notre Dame recruiting tactics that seemingly prioritized another quarterback, Deuce Knight, leading both players to enroll elsewhere before Bachmeier transferred to BYU.
- The victory marked a significant personal and professional moment for Bachmeier, symbolizing a form of redemption against a program that initially overlooked him.
