Backup quarterback Treyson Bourguet has spent three seasons at BYU with limited snaps, but he says the experience has changed far more than his football resume.
Appearing Tuesday on BYUtv Sports Nation’s “BYU Football with Kalani Sitake,” Bourguet talked about how life in Provo has shaped his outlook and deepened his faith.
“I feel like I’m living a totally different life, and that’s not even having anything to do with football,” he said. “It’s about who I’m surrounded with, the community I am in, what I prioritize in life.”
Bourguet transferred to BYU from Western Michigan in 2024, and his game action has been scarce. Before last week’s 63-7 win over Utah Tech, he had only played in the 2025 season opener, which was also a blowout. Even with Bear Bachmeier back as QB1, Bourguet chose to remain in Provo.
Though he is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bourguet has previously told the Deseret News that he is a “spiritual person.”
On Tuesday, he drew a straight line between football and faith.
“Football is just a game,” he said. “Football can do so much for us, but it’s what we can do with football that brings you real happiness.
And I do believe that football has brought me closer to Christ. BYU has brought me closer to Christ.”
Bourguet has also taken part in moments away from the field that clearly mattered to him. In March, he toured the Lindon Utah Temple during its public open house and later called it “incredible” on X.
Just toured the Lindon Temple open house. As a non-member, I didn’t know what to expect, but it was incredible. What’s a bucket list temple I need to visit?
A few days later, he posted another message of appreciation after hearing from Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when the team met with him.
Always appreciate the chance to hear from Elder Rasband. Grateful for his time and message to our team today. pic.twitter.com/P7p6dIMycP
The biggest theme in Bourguet’s comments Tuesday was gratitude - for the people around him and for the standard they all chase together.
“I’m just eternally grateful for people like coach Kalani, and people like Jake Retzlaff and people like Bear Bachmeier, people that I can compete with every single day, day in and day out, and understanding that we’re trying to achieve the same goal,” he said. “We’re trying to be disciples of Christ through the game of football.”
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