BYU HC Kalani Sitake Backs QB Bear Bachmeier Despite Costly Mistakes in Utah Loss

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake defended his star quarterback Bear Bachmeier in the wake of a close loss to the Utah Utes on Saturday. Despite the Cougars finishing the game with two losses, Sitake did not blame Bachmeier for the outcome. In fact, the BYU head coach credited the Utah defense for making impactful plays that stifled the Cougars' offense.

Sitake emphasized that the Utah defense is one of the best in the country, and he stood by Bachmeier, noting the young quarterback was being too hard on himself. Sitake acknowledged that when a team goes aggressive in the pass game, they must accept the potential for mistakes. With their season now without a win, BYU will need a perfect finish and some outside assistance to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.