BYU and Portland State combined for 110 plays on offense Saturday night. The Cougars used their 66 to create 606 yards and score 69 points. The Vikings ran 44 plays for just 51 yards, including minus five rushing. As it did so, Portland State became the victim of the largest shutout in BYU history.

Bear Bachmeier’s debut dominated the night as he became the first true freshman to start a season opener at BYU. Bachmeier also became the first newbie in Provo to account for five touchdowns (two rushing, three passing) in a game.

Not to be lost in the night of fireworks, both on the ground and in the air, were the three most important plays that led the Cougars to a 12th victory in their last 14 games.

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