Brief

Bear Bachmeier scores two TDs as BYU beats TCU 17‑10

The No. 10 Cougars held off TCU despite missing running back LJ Martin.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:26:30 GMT

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for two touchdowns, including a 21‑yard clincher with 2:06 left, as the No. 10 Cougars beat TCU 17‑10 on a rainy Saturday night in Fort Worth, Texas, according to the Associated Press.

What happened

BYU opened the second half with a 49‑yard field goal by Matthias Bunn and later added a 9‑yard TD run by Bachmeier after a fourth‑down interception. TCU responded with a 44‑yard field goal by Nate McCashland with 32 seconds left in the game but failed to recover an onside kick. The Frogs finished with 259 total yards, while BYU managed 216 yards, 72 of which came on the decisive late drive.

What the reports add

The AP noted that running back LJ Martin left after two carries for 16 yards due to an apparent lower‑leg injury, leaving BYU without its starter. It also highlighted that Jaden Craig, a Harvard transfer, completed 18 of 25 passes for 187 yards, threw one touchdown and the game’s only turnover.

What was said

The AP quoted no direct statements from players or coaches in this report.

How it came about

BYU entered the game 4‑0 overall and 2‑0 in the Big 12, while TCU was 2‑3 overall and winless in conference play. The victory continued BYU’s early‑season winning streak and marked the first time the Cougars won a conference game without LJ Martin in the lineup.

Key facts

Bear Bachmeier ran for two touchdowns, including a 21‑yard game‑winner with 2:06 left. (winnipegfreepress.com)
BYU defeated TCU 17‑10 despite missing running back LJ Martin due to injury. (winnipegfreepress.com)
TCU finished with 259 total yards; BYU had 216 yards, 72 on the final drive. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Jaden Craig completed 18 of 25 passes for 187 yards, one TD and one interception. (winnipegfreepress.com)