The BYU quarterback room has gone from confident calm to edge-of-your-seat uncertainty—and if Jake Retzlaff can’t suit up in 2025, all eyes will fall on redshirt junior Treyson Bourguet.
Retzlaff, the Cougars’ battle-tested senior once leading them to an 11‑2 record and starting with fire in the Alamo Bowl, now faces a looming cloud: a civil lawsuit alleging assault last November . With a trial not expected before 2026, BYU must confront a stark reality—its offense may need a fresh voice under center this season.
Enter Treyson Bourguet. The 6-foot-2 former Western Michigan starter might lack Retzlaff’s celebrity, but he brings stability—and maybe a dash of magic. Over 10 games with the Broncos, he amassed 1,314 passing yards and 219 rushing yards—with his signature 328-yard, 3-TD performance against Ball State still echoing in Cougar fans’ minds .
What makes Bourguet compelling? Accuracy. He’s been hailed as having “the most catchable ball in the room,” routinely threading tight-window passes to shine in spring camp . While not the fleetest in the backfield, his poise in the pocket and history of clutch plays offer BYU its highest floor if chaos reigns.
Of course, he’s not without blemishes. His 52.4% career completion rate hints at inconsistency, and his lesser mobility may strain the offensive line more than a mobile QB would . Yet critics argue his precision and veteran presence could steady the ship better than riskier dual-threat contenders.
As BYU hurtles toward fall camp, the drama intensifies. Is Bourguet the savior poised to guide the Cougars, or a safe harbor in a storm of uncertainty? With the QB battle far from decided and the season opener looming, one thing’s clear: Treyson Bourguet is no longer just the backup—he’s the man the kingdom might depend
