Bryson Donelson News, Rumors, Updates - Fresno State Bulldogs

Another rushing TD Donelson accrued 13 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-3 win over Wyoming.

Impact Even though Week 12 marked back-to-back games in which Donelson was not Fresno State's leader for rushing attempts, he still logged one touchdown both times. Going back to Week 2, the running back has five TDs in nine games, a relatively reliable rate.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arceneaux and Donelson run for TDs to help Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3

Jonathan Arceneaux and Bryson Donelson each had a rushing touchdown and Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Fresno State's Bryson Donelson rushes 12-yard TD, taking early lead over Wyoming

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Scores fourth touchdown Donelson recorded 11 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for negative seven yards during Saturday's 30-7 win versus Boise State.

Impact Donelson was able to find the end zone for the first time since Week 4, though the sophomore is still averaging just 2.4 yards per carry on 55 attempts in his last five games. Overall, Donelson's rushed for 456 yards on 105 attempts with four touchdowns across nine contests this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3 players score rushing TDs, Fresno State scores 24 unanswered to beat Boise State 30-7

Bryson Donelson and Brandon Ramirez each found the end zone amidst 24 unanswered Bulldog points as Fresno State defeated Boise State, 30-7 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited again in loss Donelson notched eight carries for 23 yards and caught his only target for six yards during Friday's 49-21 defeat to Colorado State.

Impact It was another slow outing for Donelson, as Fresno State fell behind 35-7 in the second quarter and was forced to shift to a pass-heavy game plan. The sophomore Donelson has had a tough stretch, totaling just 63 yards on 37 attempts in his last three games. He'll look to get back on track next week against a San Diego State defense that's allowed just 3.01 yards per carry this season.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet outing Donelson notched 14 rushes for 39 yards and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 20-17 victory against Nevada.

Impact While Donelson would lead the Bulldogs in carries again, the sophomore failed to get my going on the ground -- he'd average just 2.8 yards per attempt. Donelson has just 40 rushing yards on 29 carries in his last two games. Overall, he's totaled 365 yards with three touchdowns on 79 rushes this season while adding another 108 receiving yards.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stymied vs. Hawaii Donelson notched 15 rushes for one yard and a touchdown and reeled in four targets for 11 yards during Sunday's 23-21 win over Hawaii.

Impact While Donelson couldn't find any space to run Saturday, he did manage to salvage his day somewhat with a third-quarter touchdown, his third score this season. Overall, Donelson's totaled 326 rushing yards on 65 carries through five games this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back Saturday Donelson compiled nine carries for 90 yards and a touchdown and caught two targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 56-7 victory over Southern University.

Impact Donelson made the most of a limited workload Saturday, with the majority of his production coming on a 57-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. It's an encouraging showing from the sophomore after an injury limited him to seven carries for 34 yards last week against Oregon State. Overall, Donelson's rushed for 325 yards and two touchdowns on 50 attempts through four games this year.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner throws 4 TD passes as Fresno State rolls past Southern 56-7

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Played through injury Donelson played through a hip injury Saturday against Oregon State, but it's not expected to impact his availability moving forward, per Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com.

Impact Donelson logged just seven carries for 34 yards and one catch for four yards against Oregon State on Saturday. Now, we know why the tailbacks's workload was reduced, as he played through a hip ailment. Given the fact that he logged 23 carries the game prior, and the notion that Donelson will be fine moving forward, it's safe to assume the Bulldogs' top tailback is set to resume his workhorse duties in Week 3 against Southern.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Played through injury Donelson played through a hip injury Saturday against Oregon State, but it's not expected to impact his availability moving forward, per Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State hosts Fresno State in Week 2

The Oregon State Beavers take on the Fresno State Bulldogs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Rebounds in Week 1 Donelson logged 23 carries for 167 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 42-14 win over Georgia Southern.

Impact After a modest showing in Week 0, Donelson bounced back against Georgia Southern, leading the backfield in touches while averaging 7.3 yards per carry. While it does appear that Fresno State will use a committee approach in the run game, the sophomore Donelson looks to be the primary option.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fresno St. rallies in second half to beat Georgia Southern 42-14 for coach Matt Entz's first victory

Rayshon Luke rushed for three touchdowns, Bryson Donelson had 167 yards on the ground with another score and Fresno State rallied in the second half to beat Georgia Southern 42-14...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Held in check Week 0 Donelson logged 11 carries for 34 yards and gathered in his only target for 39 yards during Saturday's 31-7 loss to Kansas.

Impact Donelson's biggest play came early in the game, when he broke off a 39-yard reception on Fresno State's opening drive. However, Kansas would jump out to a 24-7 lead in the first half, forcing the Bulldogs into a pass-heavy approach early, thus limiting Donelson's involvement. Furthermore, Arizona transfer Rayshon Luke also saw an elevated role in Saturday's contest, running the ball seven times. While the sophomore Donelson is still likely the top option in the backfield, he could find himself in a timeshare situation as Luke, Elijah Gilliam and Brandon Ramirez are all expected to see work as well.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns vs. NIU Donelson recorded 15 rushes for 82 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all three targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 28-20 overtime loss against Northern Illin...

Impact Fresno State lost in OT against NIU, but Donelson had a strong showing overall with two scores, one on the ground and one on the air. The freshman running back finishes the year with 78 carries for 472 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 21 catches for 94 yards and another score.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Bruins Donelson (leg) is good to go against UCLA in Week 14, Lorenzo J. Reyna of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Donelson was in the midst of shredding Colorado State last week to the tune of 150 yards before he was forced to leave with an injury. Now, the true freshman has recovered and should be ready to roll against UCLA. He figures to once again back up Elijah Gilliam.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Donelson (leg) is questionable for Week 14 against UCLA, Gabe Carmarillo of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Donelson reportedly got his leg stuck in the turf against Colorado State. The true freshman was in the midst of a 150-yard showing against the Rams. He's now firmly questionable for the UCLA game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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