Video: BYU vs. Portland State Score Prediction + History Of Week One Starting QBs Since 2000

BYU football kicks off the 2025 season against Portland State on Saturday. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper previews the matchup between the Cougars and Vikings.

BYU enters the game with true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the starting quarterback. He’s the first true freshman to ever start a week one for the Cougars. Mitch took a look back at the week one starters for BYU since 2000.

Also in this episode, Mitch catches up with BYU offensive line coach TJ Woods to discuss the offensive line entering the matchup.

Finally, Mitch gives his score prediction for BYU vs. Portland State.

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