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BYU rides into Week Two with confidence after a dominant opening win, looking to build momentum against the Stanford Cardinal. With freshman QB Bear Bachmeier facing his former school, Cougar fans are eager to see if BYU can keep proving itself on the national stage.

The BYU Cougars opened their 2025 season in dominant fashion, steamrolling Portland State 69-0 in front of more than 64,000 fans. With freshman QB Bear Bachmeier making history and a blocked field goal return sparking the night, BYU showed they’re ready to prove they belong in the national conversation.

BYU’s summer camp has been defined by one burning question: who will be QB1 when the Cougars kick off against Portland State on August 30. With true freshman Bear Bachmeier taking most first-team reps in recent practices, the coaching staff may be closing in on a decision, though head coach Kalani Sitake insists the job is still up for grabs.

The BYU Cougars enter the 2025 season just outside the AP Top 25 after an 11-2 season that saw them rise as high as No. 6 in the CFP rankings. Despite losing starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff to Tulane, the Cougars are eyeing redemption with a season opener against Portland State on August 30.