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The BYU Cougars will debut true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier in the season opener against Portland State at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday. Bachmeier, who transferred from Stanford, will be the first true freshman QB to start a season opener for the Cougars. Portland State, coming off a rough 42-0 loss to Tarleton State, faces a daunting challenge in Provo. Oddsmakers list BYU as heavy favorites at -27, with the total set at 54. They give Bear Bachmeier the support he needs in his debut. The freshman QB has impressed during fall camp, earning the starting job after Jake Retzlaff’s transfer to Tulane. With top returning players like receiver Chase Roberts (52 catches for 854 yards, 4 TDs) and running

Toronto FC (5-13-9, 24 points) will look to keep their slim MLS Cup playoff hopes alive as they host CF Montreal (5-15-8, 23 points) on Saturday night at BMO Field. The Reds have gone unbeaten in their last three matches, while Montreal has earned points in four straight games. Toronto will aim to sweep the season series after a dominant 6-1 win over Montreal on May 17. Oddsmakers have Toronto as a slight favorite at -105, Montreal at +270, and the draw at +240. For a better understanding of both teams’ form, check out the latest MLS game results. They continue their defensive stability and find their attacking rhythm. Toronto has posted three straight draws, including a scoreless one with

Nashville SC bounced back from a three-game skid with an explosive 5-1 win over Orlando City last weekend. The victory reaffirmed their attacking power, as Sam Surridge scored twice to push his league-leading total to 20 goals, while Hany Mukhtar added two more to reach 14 on the season. Coach B.J. Callaghan credited the result to intensity and focus, pointing to a collective performance that allowed Nashville to regain confidence. With 50 points, the club sits third in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing only Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati. Fans looking for more insights on upcoming matchups can dive into soccer previews to track how top teams are shaping up. Callaghan stressed that results matter but emphasized that Nashville’s success

The Colorado Rapids head into Saturday’s clash with Sporting Kansas City looking to rebound after a frustrating 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy. That defeat was especially disappointing as the Rapids managed just one shot on target against the Western Conference’s last-place team. Sitting in seventh place with 36 points, Colorado remains just five points above the playoff line, meaning every result down the stretch is crucial. Adding to the motivation is a chance at revenge. The Rapids fell 2-1 at home to Sporting KC on July 4 in their first meeting of the season, and they will be eager to flip the script this time. Fans and bettors can keep up with all upcoming match previews at soccer