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PROVO, Utah – BYU football cruised to a dominant victory over the Portland State Vikings to open the 2025 season.

The Cougars defeated Portland State 69-0, setting a record for the largest shutout in program history, and are now 1-0 on the year.

It was all BYU football in tonight's opener against Portland State. @BYUfootball https://t.co/IIvC4KWA2P

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 31, 2025

Here are the instant takeaways from BYU’s comfortable victory.

Bear Bachmeier passed his first start with flying colors

The true freshman signal-caller performed at a high level in his first career college start.

Bear Bachmeier accounts for five touchdowns in the first half. https://t.co/AVFG3Qscrm

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) August 31, 2025

Bachmeier, who had

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