BYU led from start to finish as the Cougars rolled to a 27-3 victory over Stanford Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium. It was another sellout and the largest crowd (64,692) to watch a game since Nov. 24, 2007 vs. Utah (64,749).
It was just the fifth time that BYU was ever favored by more than 20 points against a P4 team, and the Cougars made sure to show why oddsmakers are confident in the team. In fact, if it wasn’t for several penalties in the red zone that wiped away touchdowns, the Cougars would have easily crushed the 20-point spread.
With the victory, BYU improves to 2-0 on the season and has now started the season 2-0 for the six consecutive time under Kalani Sitake.
BYU’s offense didn’t have a lot of opportunities to go the length of the field as the defense forced three turnovers, and even got in on the scoring action as well with a safety in the second quarter. Tiger Bachmeier also recorded a 44-yard punt return to set the Cougars offense up across midfield.
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His brother, Bear, — playing in just his second career game as a true freshman — had his moments as he finished the day completing 17-of-27 passes for 175 yards. He had no touchdown passes or interceptions, but he did have a rushing touchdown to make up for it.
LJ Martin had another 100-yard rushing performance as he had a game high 1110 yards on 18 carries, including a 47-yard gain in the first half. Sione Moa added 29 yards on 7 carries and had a rushing touchdown in the win.
Last but not least, Will Ferrin became just the seventh Cougar to make four field goals in a game, joining: Owen Pochman, Ethan Pochman, Jason Chaffetz, Joe Liljenquist, Justin Sorensen and Leonard Chitty.
Andrew Luck, the former Stanford standout and NFL quarterback was on the sidelines as the Cardinals new GM. ESPN’s coverage focused solely on him for much of the game, giving fans a lot to complain about.
Here’s a look at the reactions in BYU’s win over Stanford:
BYU has not allowed a TD yet this season, off to another 2-0 start and outscoring their opponents 96-3. https://t.co/zc4B4Nmy3s
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 7, 2025
Tree? Cardinal? Regardless safe travels.#Big12FB | @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/PUqL7HlRbS
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) September 7, 2025
Here it is in slow motion. Heck of a throw by Bachmeier. #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs #Big12FB pic.twitter.com/LX48vzLowk
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) September 7, 2025
Crazy to think just how far BYU has come. Cougars get a 27-3 victory over a P4 team and everyone is disappointed. To be fair, take away a couple red zone penalties (including a horrible "holding" call) and BYU wins by 35+.
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) September 7, 2025
See…that’s the problem with scoring 69. You get a taste of it and you want more of it.
— 🍍Andy Splatz🍍 (@AndySplatz) September 7, 2025
The 27-3 victory is tied for the 12th largest margin of victory vs a P4 team in BYU history. https://t.co/exoeYRRGSY
— CougarStats (@CougarStats) September 7, 2025
2-0. pic.twitter.com/HdTVHqzMoe
— Greg Welch (@ArtDirectorBYU) September 7, 2025
The offense looked better in the 2nd half outside of some silly mistakes. Defense subbed a lot, which probably explains why we weren’t as sharp. Overall, decent win with room to get better.
Time to rest up and start preparing for ECU in 2 weeks.
— Ys Guide (@YsGuide) September 7, 2025
BYU beats Stanford 27-3.
The Cougars are 2-0 for the sixth season in a row.
The defense was incredible.
3 points
161 yards
2.9 yds/play
19 rush yds
3 takeaways
1 safetyOffensively BYU produced 25 points on 332 yards, 5/15 on 3rd down, 3.8 yds/play, 6.5 yds/att. Room to…
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) September 7, 2025
Jay Hill, PLEASE never leave.
— Boozin Coug (@BooznCoug) September 7, 2025
As of right now, Portland State and Stanford have combined for a grand total of 0 total rushing yards against BYU. #byufootball #gocougs
— Nate Cornell (@natecornell97) September 7, 2025
BYU is averaging 6 rushing yards allowed per game over its last 3 games. pic.twitter.com/67j23EH2QU
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 7, 2025
BYU has scored 93 points this year, and given up 0.
— New Sporty (@SportyMcSports) September 7, 2025
Jack Kelly is going to have a very long, very successful NFL career
Dude is the most singularly dominant defensive player for BYU since Kyle Van Noy 👀
— Calvy J (@CJRealHoops1) September 7, 2025
Positives:
– 2-0
– Defense is actually flying around
– Elite special teamsNegatives:
– Offense is allergic to the end zone
– Cosmo failed his party trick
– Fans don’t wait for plays to finish before leaving/entering their seats
– My wife doesn’t let me golf every day#GoCougs— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) September 7, 2025
COUGAR NATION IS THE GREATEST! 2-0 LETS GO! 🤙🏾💙
— Raider Damuni 🇫🇯 (@raiderdamuni) September 7, 2025
big 12 > ACC pic.twitter.com/kMhnSzGkvU
— Barstool Big 12 (@BarstoolBig12) September 7, 2025
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, BYU was more deserving of making the playoffs last year over SMU
— BIG12 Activist 🔱 (@BIG12ACTIVIST) September 6, 2025
BYU defense BYU offense pic.twitter.com/rhzaq6LxNe
— Sang Kim (@5lbtrout) September 7, 2025
in Utah for a wedding and spontaneously decided to go to the BYU football game. They don’t sell beer at all, which is tough scenes, but a really fun atmosphere otherwise in a beautiful setting. pic.twitter.com/xJogmZziyr
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 7, 2025
That has to be the weirdest way that BYU has ever gotten to 14 points in history
— Andrew Peterson (@Apetey222) September 7, 2025
It’s all by design. Now ECU has no clue what BYU’s offense looks like. I’m honestly surprised people didn’t see this coming lol. https://t.co/Ed1g9sxtzD
— Terrell Williams (@HowInvesting) September 7, 2025
Nothing like HOME! #GoCougs @BYUfootball @l pic.twitter.com/cuBaJa0Arf
— Brock Harris (@BrockHarris2026) September 7, 2025
Y'all said it was Portland State & to pump the breaks. Well it's 24-0 BYU over Stanford in the 2nd Q. So I repeat: BYU is gonna be a menace this year. https://t.co/bvWQlwh0b4
— CowpokeU🤠🍊 (@cowpoke_u) September 7, 2025
BYU gave up less yards vs a P4 opponent than Utah did vs an FCS opponent. 😉
— Cory (@TrueBlue_BYU) September 7, 2025
If you beat a P4 team by 24, and people say you didn’t look good all night… you are a very good program.
— New Sporty (@SportyMcSports) September 7, 2025
Former @Colts QB and current @StanfordFball GM Andrew Luck on the field during pregame at LaVell Edwards Stadium.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/UOwoFWUANS
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 7, 2025
Congrats to BYU defeating Andrew Luck tonight…
** Checks notes **
Actually, #GoCougs defeat Stanford. Sorry, hard to tell from the ESPN coverage. 🤣#BYUFOOTBALL #Big12FB #CFB https://t.co/IKqR4y6o0E
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) September 7, 2025
Did they even show Stanford coach?
— Jim Edgerton (@og_BYU) September 7, 2025
You would think Andrew Luck was the head coach at Stanford. The camera has not moved off of him the whole game and there getting blown out 3-27.
— SmoothCriminal315 (@J_Moody_89) September 7, 2025
I’ve seen Andrew luck on my screen way too much @espn. Haven’t seen a single stat this whole second half I swear.
— Josh Chisholm (@jchizzy21) September 7, 2025
Dearest Mother –
Please tell the Mothership of ESPN to turn off the camera following my whereabouts. It's time to let the natives watch a football game, not my disappointed face.
-Andrew
— Jeff Hansen (@rakoto10) September 7, 2025
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