How social media reacted to Bear Bachmeier’s debut and the Cougars’ dominant win over Portland State

Published: Aug 30, 2025, 10:36 p.m. MDT

Brigham Young University fans cheer during the first half of a game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and the Portland State Vikings at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News

Jackson has been writing about sports for the Deseret News since 2023.

The Bear Bachmeier era at BYU is off to an ideal start.

Bachmeier accounted for five total touchdowns — all in the first half — as the Cougars pounced Portland State for a 69-0 season-opening win Saturday night in Provo.

Social media was buzzing about Bachmeier’s hot start and the Cougars’ overall performance. Here are some of the most notable reactions.

A nice way to start the season. pic.twitter.com/y8ruGwIXnt
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) August 31, 2025

The Cougars win big to start the season off strong.#Big12FB | @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/dl0xPhhZZu
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) August 31, 2025

BYU True Freshman Bear Bachmeier in his 1st Career Start:

🔵 5 Total Touchdowns
🔵 5 Incomplete Passes@BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/H5qkJTNFES
— PFF College (@PFF_College) August 31, 2025

pic.twitter.com/jvzxWNFcx8
— Hype Train Podcast (@thehypetrainpod) August 31, 2025

The Bear Bachmeier debut has been easy pic.twitter.com/efawVlMmxM
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) August 31, 2025

Bear sighting in the QB Club. QB1.#Big12FB | @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/MFaXOMA07w
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) August 30, 2025

Bear Bachmeier pic.twitter.com/tDV5ICqqup
— RoyalCoug (@RoyalCoug) August 31, 2025

bear bachmeier is the greatest running back in the big 12 but is also very quarterback and idk man this looks good
— locked on big 12, america’s conference. (@LOBig12) August 31, 2025

Bear Bachmeier is the QB/RB that everyone thought Avery Johnson would be. pic.twitter.com/4M1040TAkk
— Position Picks CFF (@PositionPicksFF) August 31, 2025

Bear ate the first half, now he’s just got to hibernate for a sec https://t.co/tMPT4vme9V
— BYU Belt (@byubelt) August 31, 2025

Portland State’s coach compared Bear Bachmeier to a centaur. pic.twitter.com/SoWeaauE15
— 🍍Andy Splatz🍍 (@AndySplatz) August 31, 2025

69-0 pic.twitter.com/YG4yRMnUTt
— The ROC (@byuROC) August 31, 2025

SHUTOUTTTTT🔒
Portland State vs. BYU Highlights🎬#Big12FB | @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/6kg6SjXAZg
— Big 12 Studios (@big12studios) August 31, 2025

BYU WITH TOO MUCH SAUCE 🎩

(via @big12studios)pic.twitter.com/fZuxPLcFRA
— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) August 31, 2025

BYU is natty bound

Let’s be honest
— New Sporty (@SportyMcSports) August 31, 2025

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