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(Jaren Wilkey | BYU) Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier practices on the first day of fall camp in Provo, July 30, 2025.

(Jaren Wilkey | BYU) Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier practices on the first day of fall camp in Provo, July 30, 2025.

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