Five True Facts about … Portland State football
Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Jonah Trinnaman (3) is taken down by Portland State Vikings cornerback Montre Brown (23) during a game between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Portland State Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
Each week the Daily Herald provides five true facts about BYU’s latest football opponent for your enjoyment. This week, Portland State football.
One
Kicking off
Portland State fielded its first football team in 1947, moving up from NCAA Division II to NCAA Football Championship Subdivision status in 1996.
Two
Home, sweet home
The Vikings plays their homes games at 7,600-seat Hillsboro Stadium. The facility is also used for baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse. It is also home to the Portland Stags of Major League Ultimate and the Portland Timbers of the MLS Next Pro soccer league.
Three
A Mouse in the House
Under Mouse Davis (1975-80), Portland’s run-and-shoot offense averaged 38 points and nearly 500 yards of offense per game. The Vikings led the nation in scoring three times during his tenure and beat Delaware State 105-0 in 1980.
Four
They went there
Notable alumni include musician and Grammy winner Courtney Love, Nancy Wilson of Heart and Casten Nerma, seventh president of the Marshall Islands.
Five
Making the Grade
The Vikings have made two FCS playoff appearances and are 0-2 in those games.
