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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.

Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen has been named to the Manning Award Watch List, becoming the only Mountain West player among the 27 nominees for the honor given to the nation’s top quarterback. Already on several other prestigious watch lists, Madsen enters the 2025 season with a 13-2 record as a starter and one of the best touchdown-to-interception ratios in the country.

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.

After a tough 2024 season, Utah State enters 2025 with a fresh roster and a new head coach in Bronco Mendenhall. The Aggies brought in 36 new players, including a strong group from Utah, and will open the season at home against UTEP on August 30.