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BYU Crushes Portland State 69-0 in Historic Shutout

9/1/2025

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BYU defeated Portland State 69-0, the largest shutout margin in program history.
The Cougars achieved a 71% offensive success rate in the second quarter, while Portland State had 0%.
Freshman Bear Bachmeier set a record with five touchdowns in the first half, completing 7 of 11 passes for 97 yards.
BYU's defense limited Portland State to 51 total yards, the fewest since the leather helmet era.
Attendance was 64,494, the highest for a BYU home game since 2009.

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Story summary

BYU defeated Portland State 69-0, the largest shutout margin in program history.
The Cougars achieved a 71% offensive success rate in the second quarter, while Portland State had 0%.
Freshman Bear Bachmeier set a record with five touchdowns in the first half, completing 7 of 11 passes for 97 yards.
BYU's defense limited Portland State to 51 total yards, the fewest since the leather helmet era.
Attendance was 64,494, the highest for a BYU home game since 2009.