Portland State Vikings vs. BYU Cougars: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Portland State Vikings 69– in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Portland State Vikings , BYU Cougars 69.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Portland State Vikings	6	0	0	0
BYU Cougars	6	30	6	12	69

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 97.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +6.46 EPA
• McCae Hillstead (BYU) — 33.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +1.12 EPA
• Treyson Bourguet (BYU) — 8.0 yds · -0.49 EPA/play -0.98 EPA

Rushing

• Jacques Badolato-Birdsell (Portland State) — 28.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• LJ Martin (BYU) — 131.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Lucky Finau (BYU) — 32.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Micah Avery (Portland State) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Cody Hagen (BYU) — 2 rec · 35.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Branden Alvarez (Portland State) — 2 rec · 10.0 yds -0.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bear Bachmeier	BYU	11	63.6%	97	3	+0.59	+6.46
McCae Hillstead	BYU	5	80.0%	33	0	+0.22	+1.12
Treyson Bourguet	BYU	2	50.0%	8	0	-0.49	-0.98
CJ Jordan	Portland State	16	50.0%	43	0	-0.26	-4.21
Tyrese Smith	Portland State	6	33.3%	-2	0	-0.74	-4.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Portland State	BYU
Plays	44	66
EPA / play	-0.528	+0.446
Total EPA	-23.21	+29.42
Success rate	11.4%	59.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.393	+0.367
Rush EPA / play	-0.663	+0.475
Yards	51	606

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Portland State	5	27	-0.21	Punt
Q1	BYU	5	21	-1.27	Punt
Q1	Portland State	9	18	-5.04	Touchdown
Q1	Portland State	3	6	-2.33	Punt
Q1	BYU	4	56	+3.90	Pass TD
Q2	Portland State	3	7	-2.00	Punt
Q2	BYU	7	48	+3.20	Pass TD
Q2	Portland State	3	2	-2.07	Punt
Q2	BYU	4	84	+5.50	Rush TD
Q2	Portland State	1	-14	-4.56	Fumble
Q2	BYU	2	6	+1.37	Rush TD
Q2	Portland State	3	4	-1.85	Punt
Q2	BYU	4	91	+5.80	Pass TD
Q2	Portland State	3	-4	-0.09	Punt
Q2	BYU	4	58	+4.99	Rush TD
Q2	Portland State	2	-2	-0.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Portland State Vikings · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (54 yards) (-6.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · Portland State Vikings · Fumble (-4.56 EPA)
3. Q1 · Portland State Vikings · CJ Jordan pass to Kristian Ingman for 20 yards (3rd & 15) (+4.1 EPA)
4. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Cody Hagen rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+3.59 EPA)
6. Q1 · Portland State Vikings · Punt for 16 yards (-2.98 EPA)
7. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier pass to Carsen Ryan for a touchdown (22 yards) (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q1 · Portland State Vikings · Jacques Badolato-Birdsell rushes for 18 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (69–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 97.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU at 0.446 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Portland State Vikings vs BYU Cougars?

Portland State Vikings 0, BYU Cougars 69 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Portland State Vikings vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 0–69.

Where can I find the Portland State Vikings vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756851.

Who led Portland State Vikings vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Bear Bachmeier (BYU) led passers with 97.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Portland State Vikings at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.