BYU demolished Portland State 69-0 in a record-setting home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier was unstoppable, accounting for five touchdowns including three passing and two rushing scores. The Cougars' special teams set the tone early with Jack Kelly's 54-yard blocked field goal return, while the offense exploded for 35 second-quarter points en route to the lopsided shutout victory.