Bear Bachmeier uses bad recruiting experience to fuel victory over Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
During a recent matchup, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier drew motivation from a negative recruiting experience with Notre Dame. Although he initially committed to Stanford, he eventually chose BYU. Bachmeier expressed strong feelings about a perceived disrespect towards him and his family during the recruiting process. Following the game, he stated, 'I wasn’t going to lose to those guys,' highlighting the personal stakes involved in the contest.
- •Bachmeier had a bad recruiting experience with Notre Dame.
- •Initially committed to Stanford before choosing BYU.
- •He expressed feeling disrespected during Notre Dame's recruitment.
- •Bachmeier emphasized his determination to win against Notre Dame.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bear Bachmeier’s bad recruiting time with Notre Dame helped motivate
"While on a recruiting trip to Notre Dame, Bear Bachmeier had a bad experience, and used that as motivation to beat the Irish.
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