43 Years After Portland State Vikings' 105-0 Whitewash, North Americans Stun College Football With 91-0 Heartbreak

43 Years After Portland State Vikings’ 105-0 Whitewash, North Americans Stun College Football With 91-0 Heartbreak

Sep 17, 2023 | 8:04 AM EDT

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Today’s game reminds fans of something from the past. Portland State Vikings have once again created college football history. 43 years after their iconic 105-0 victory, a new record has been etched in the annals of North American college football. The other team felt really sad and upset because the game was extremely one-sided.

Portland State grabbed everyone’s attention in college football by winning a game against North American with a huge score of 91-0. On the evening of September 16, 2023. This latest victory mirrors their legendary 1980 triumph over Delaware State, where they set the FCS scoring record with a 105-0 win.

Vikings run rampant with a 105-0 shutout win!

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Let’s take a closer look at how Portland State won big against North American University: This is a historic moment NFL or college football won’t forget, a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Portland’s offensive drives leading to touchdowns consumed less than 19 minutes of game time.

In the first half alone, Portland State scored touchdowns in all nine of their drives, amassing an imposing 63-0 lead by halftime.

An impressive tally of 13 touchdowns and 13 extra points was recorded, trailing the FCS record by just two.

Notably, the final touchdowns of the game were secured through an interception return and a punt return.

Bruce Barnum, the head coach of the Vikings, expressed his respect for North American and the opposing head coach while acknowledging the game’s intensity. He noted, “It got a little out of hand, but we tried not to let it get that way.”

The Vikings’ quarterback, Dante Chachere, completed 6 of 9 passes for 74 yards and three touchdowns, contributing to the team’s total of 427 yards, while holding North American to a staggering minus-23 yards, underscoring their dominance on the field.

Portland State suffers a defeat, falling 81-7 to Oregon

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Even though they played really well, Portland State’s overall season stats show a narrow +3 point differential, primarily because they lost to Oregon 81-7 in their season opener. The Oregon Ducks, at No. 15, built a 43-point halftime lead, and Quarterback Bo Nix threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns.

The loss was even more gruesome for Portland State because a Vikings player (name undisclosed) had their ear “ripped off” during the game, per CBS. Portland State coach Bruce Barnum clarified. “They sewed it back on, and now they say he has a concussion.”

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Portland State will visit Wyoming on Saturday for up next games, while Oregon will visit Texas Tech on Saturday.

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