# Bear Bachmeier's Arm Strength Improves

> Bear Bachmeier's 2026 deep throws outpace 2025.
- Title: Bear Bachmeier's Arm Strength Improves · BYU Cougars On SI
- Summary: Bear Bachmeier's 2026 deep throws outpace 2025. Bear Bachmeier's improved deep ball accuracy and arm strength help BYU overcome defensive stacks in 2026.
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- Source: BYU Cougars On SI — https://si.com/college/byu/football/advanced-data-confirms-bear-bachmeier-s-arm-strength-has-improved
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bear bachmeier, byu cougars, pff, air yards, deep ball accuracy, byu football, seahawks, sports
## Bear Bachmeier
Bear Bachmeier led BYU to 12 wins in 2025.
## Deep Ball Weakness
Bachmeier ranked 80th in deep ball accuracy among qualified quarterbacks.
## 2025 Air Yards
Bachmeier completed only three balls with 30+ air yards in 2025.
## 2025 Longest Pass
Bachmeier's longest pass traveled 48 air yards in 2025.
## 2026 Deep Throws
Bachmeier threw two passes farther than any in 2025 in two games.
## Arizona Game
Bachmeier threw a 57-yard air yard pass to Legend Glasker against Arizona.
## Texas Tech Game
Texas Tech stacked the box to stop BYU's run game against Bachmeier.
## Defensive Impact
Bachmeier's improved arm strength prevents defenses from stacking the box.
## What's Next
Bachmeier's deep throws could decide BYU's success against top teams.
## Key takeaway

Bear Bachmeier's improved deep ball accuracy and arm strength help BYU overcome defensive stacks in 2026.