In the lead-up to the fall football practice session we’ll be previewing 15 such players whose contribution and progress throughout August will very likely play big in determining how successful of a team BYU proves to be in 2026.

Treyson Bourguet

6-2 205 RS-Sr. QB

Tucson, AZ.

Bourguet stands unique in our series as he’s the one player listed who the hope is that he doesn’t have to prove pivotal at any time this coming season. If he does have to prove pivotal, then it obviously means that assumed starter Bear Bachmeier is unable to perform due to injury, which is something everyone involves hopes doesn’t occur, although given Bachmeier’s remarkable durability show last season, it’s easy to assume he’ll remain that way throughout the coming year.

But still, rostering a capable backup quarterback on any football team is a big necessity, and all signs point to Bourguet securing that backup role during fall camp, although it’s certainly not set in stone.

Bourguet is a transfer from Western Michigan who arrived in Provo in 2024 to battle for backup duties before joining BYU’s open quarterback battle prior to the 2025 season. That battle was ultimately won by Bear Bachmeier with coaches not stating throughout the season whether the primary backup duties would fall on Bourguet, McCae Hillstead or anyone else as Bachmeier finished out the season having started in every game played.

Hillstead is now gone from the program, having transferred to Utah State, which leaves Bourguet as the most experienced backup option behind Bachmeier and it’s not particularly close. Throughout practice sessions, the Tucson native has seen plenty of reps and has spent a lot of time both in position meetings and in studying the playbook, all of which should aide him considerably in securing primary backup responsibilities.

“Treyson’s a veteran player. He knows our offense very well and he haas a lot of respect from his teammates,” said BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick. “He’s playing good football. We have lots of confidence in him.”

Bachmeier completing last season relatively healthy was remarkable, and it’s a question mark whether he can do it again this season. If he can’t, and if BYU has to rely on a backup option at any time this coming season, then Bourguet and his continued improvements during fall camp could prove more pivotal than most players on the roster, all factors considered.