{
  "id": 12975211,
  "title": "With depleted running backs room, can Bachmeier expand and elevate Cougars’ attack?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/with-depleted-running-backs-room-can-bachmeier-expand-and-elevate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/depleted-running-backs-room-bachmeier-230000700.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BYU's quarterback Bear Bachmeier must step up and elevate the attack against Iowa State, as the sophomore running back will not be available for the game. With Martin sidelined, Bachmeier will likely have to rely more on passing and extending drives through air. The Cougars' offense needs to avoid three-and-outs and extend the ball to Iowa State, who are capable of mounting an aggressive offense after beating West Virginia. Bachmeier should display his deep passing ability like he did against Arizona and Colorado State, while the Cougars' receivers must get open more effectively. Using the transferred-in tight ends, Roger Saleapaga and Walker Lyons, more frequently could also help. A good performance by Bachmeier could secure a victory for BYU, who are aiming to play like a No. 8-ranked team against Iowa State.",
  "summary": "BYU’s offense needs to take pressure off the defense by extending drives — and scoring — when it faces Iowa State Friday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}