Video: BYU Football Gears Up For Portland State + Ryder Lyons Shows 5-Star Talent

BYU football game week has arrived. The Cougars are gearing up to host the Portland State Vikings this Saturday in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his initial thoughts on the matchup as Portland State comes into the game with a 0-1 record after losing to Tarleton State, 42-0, at home in Week 0. Is it time to move on from FCS matchups?

BYU football quarterback commit Ryder Lyons impressed in Folsom High’s season-opener against Grant Union in front of a national TV audience. Harper also gives an update on how BYU’s commits are performing so far in the high school season.

Also, the ESPN FPI ranks BYU in the Top 25 entering the 2025 season. Harper shares his thoughts on that and the SEC going to a nine-game conference schedule.

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