Bear Bachmeier scores twice as No. 10 BYU defeats TCU 17-10
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier rushed for two touchdowns in a 17-10 victory over TCU on October 3, 2026, in Fort Worth. Despite an injury to running back LJ Martin early in the game, Bachmeier's 9-yard TD run and a 21-yarder in the fourth quarter secured the win. Both teams struggled offensively in poor weather, with BYU totaling 216 yards and TCU 259. The game's only turnover was a crucial interception by BYU that led to a touchdown. BYU improves to 4-0 this season, while TCU falls to 2-3 and 0-2 in Big 12 play. BYU will face Iowa State in their next game on Friday.
- •BYU moves to 4-0 and 2-0 in Big 12 after the win.
- •LJ Martin left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury.
- •Bachmeier finished with 66 rushing yards and 62 passing yards.
- •TCU's Jaden Craig threw for 187 yards, with one interception.
- •Next, BYU hosts Iowa State on Friday.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Defense Carries BYU in Road Win Over TCU
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bear Bachmeier runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 BYU overcomes loss of LJ Martin to beat TCU 17-10
"The weather was sloppy, LJ Martin went out early, BYU’s offense struggled mightily, but BYU found a way to win in a 17-10 win over TCU Saturday evening in Fort Worth. Bear Bachmeier had a paltry 62 passing yards, but had a 9-yard TD run in the second quarter and a 21-yard TD rumble in […]
"FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for two touchdowns, including a clinching 21-yarder with 2:06 left and the No. 10 Cougars survived without injured running back LJ Martin for a 17-10 victory over TCU on a rainy Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 2:25 AMDefense Carries BYU in Road Win Over TCU
The weather was sloppy, LJ Martin went out early, BYU’s offense struggled mightily, but BYU found a way to win in a 17-10 win over TCU Saturday evening in Fort Worth. Bear Bachmeier had a paltry 62 passing yards, but had a 9-yard TD run in the second quarter and a 21-yard TD rumble in […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 2:19 AMBear Bachmeier runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 BYU overcomes loss of LJ Martin to beat TCU 17-10
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for two touchdowns, including a clinching 21-yarder with 2:06 left and the No. 10 Cougars survived without injured running back LJ Martin for a 17-10 victory over TCU on a rainy Saturday night.
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