Elijah Gilliam News, Rumors, Updates - Fresno State Bulldogs

Breaks out in finale Gilliam had nine carries for 92 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-14 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Gilliam delivered his best performance of the season in the regular-season finale, capped by a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns. In seven games prior to Saturday, the senior back had totaled just eight carries for 22 yards. Gilliam will head into the Bulldogs' bowl matchup with 215 yards and five touchdowns on 34 rushing attempts.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Lynch kicks 4 FGs, Fresno State has 5 picks in 41-14 victory over San Jose State

Dylan Lynch had a field goal in every quarter and Simeon Harris had two of Fresno State’s five interceptions in a 41-14 victory over San Jose State to close out the regular season

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Increased role in win Gilliam tallied nine rushes for 53 yards and a touchdown and reeled in two targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 56-7 victory over Southern University.

Impact Gilliam matched Bryson Donelson for the team lead in carries Saturday after logging just eight carries for 48 yards in the first three games this season. However, the majority of Gilliam's work came in the second half, with the game already well in hand. Expect the senior to remain in a limited role behind Donelson and Rayshon Luke when Fresno State opens conference play against Hawaii next week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Kansas Shines in Win vs. Fresno State as Jayhawks Open Rebuilt $450M Stadium

Led by QB Jalon Daniels, Kansas opened its rebuilt, $450 million on-campus stadium with a 31-7 rout of Fresno State on Saturday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Shines in Win vs. Fresno State as Jayhawks Open Rebuilt $450M Stadium

Fresno State's Elijah Gilliam rushes into the endzone to tie game vs Kansas

AUGUST 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Left off initial two-deep Gilliam isn't included on Fresno State's initial two deep ahead of the season opener against Kansas.

Impact Fresno State's running back pecking order reads as follows: Bryson Donelson and Rayshon Luke. Now, with Donelson as the presumed starter, it's possible that Gilliam was simply surpassed on the depth chart by Luke. Still, Gilliam is coming off his most productive season to date, rushing for 466 yards and eight touchdowns on 121 carries last fall with the Bulldogs. He figures to be involved in some capacity, but there's a chance he's fallen out of favor with the Fresno State staff.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from portal Gilliam has withdrawn from the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Gilliam withdrawing from the transfer portal indicates he will enroll at Fresno State again. The withdrawal is welcome news for Fresno State, whose 2024 team used him as its primary option at running back. Gilliam logged 121 carries for 466 yards and eight touchdowns, all career highs. He also recorded 32 receptions for 204 yards, both also his career highs. For the time being, Fresno State's lone addition at running back is Rayshon Luke, so Gilliam being the Bulldogs' RB1 again should be locked for now.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Gilliam has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Gilliam will enter the portal following four years with Fresno State. The senior running back ran for 466 yards and eight touchdowns for the Bulldogs in 2024, adding 32 catches for 204 scoreless yards through the air as well. Gilliam will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees work as receiver Gilliam had zero carries and gathered in all three targets for 14 yards during Monday's 28-20 overtime defeat to Northern Illinois.

Impact Gilliam didn't have a single touch out of the backfield in this bowl loss, but at least he contributed to the offense as a receiver. Gilliam ended the 2024 season with 121 carries for 466 yards and eight scores, with each of those figures being career-high marks for the senior.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just three carries in win Gilliam tallied three carries for eight yards and caught all three of his targets for five yards during Saturday's 28-22 victory over Colorado State.

Impact Gilliam has steadily been losing touches to Bryson Donelson (leg) recently, totaling just 48 yards on 17 carries over his last three games. Per Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com, the freshman Donelson had earned a starting look with his performance in practice. However, Gilliam could reclaim the starting role in Fresno State's regular-season finale against UCLA with Donelson deemed questionable for the contest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage in loss Gilliam had four carries for 15 yards and a touchdown and gathered in his lone target for two yards during Saturday's 36-28 loss to Air Force.

Impact Gilliam's four carries were his lowest since Week 1, when he was backing up Malik Sherrod (undisclosed), as the Bulldogs turned to the passing game early Saturday. However, Gilliam managed to salvage his day somewhat with a one-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. Overall, the senior running back is up to 457 yards with eight touchdowns on 117 carries this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output vs. Hawaii Gilliam accrued 10 carries for 25 yards and a touchdown and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 17 yards in Saturday's 21-20 defeat to Hawaii.

Impact While Gilliam was able to find the end zone for a fourth straight week, the senior was largely held in check by the Rainbow Warriors' defense, recording his lowest yardage total since Week 1. Overall, Gilliam's rushed for 442 yards with seven touchdowns on 113 carries this season. He'll likely lead Fresno State's backfield again next week against Air Force, with Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) still sidelined.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds sixth rushing score Gilliam compiled 15 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown and reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Gilliam's now rushed for 242 yards with four touchdowns in three games since Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) was sidelined. With Sherrod's injury described as "long term" by coach Tim Skipper, it appears that Gilliam could be in for an extended look as Fresno State's lead back.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another big day Gilliam posted 20 rushes for 66 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in two targets for 74 yards during Friday's 24-21 victory over Nevada.

Impact Gilliam has made the most of his lead-back opportunity with Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) sidelined, totaling 268 all-purpose yards with three touchdowns in his last two games. Overall, Gilliam's rushed for 361 yards with five touchdowns on 88 carries through seven games this season. Gilliam should see another sizeable workload against San Jose State next week if Sherrod can't suit up.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Gilliam helps Fresno State rally for 24-21 victory over Nevada

Elijah Gilliam had two touchdown runs and turned a screen pass into a long gain on the go-ahead drive as Fresno State rallied for a 24-21 victory over Nevada in a see-saw Mountain...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads backfield Saturday Gilliam totaled 20 rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown and reeled in four targets for eight yards during Saturday's 25-17 loss to Washington State.

Impact Gilliam assumed the lead-back role for the Bulldogs with Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) unavailable. The senior made the most of the opportunity, topping the 100-yard threshold for the first time in his collegiate career while adding his third touchdown of the campaign. Gilliam's up to 295 yards on 68 carries through six games this year. He should see a similar workload next week against Nevada, should Sherrod remain sidelined.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Gilliam tallied seven rushes for 31 yards and a touchdown and hauled in his only target for 15 yards during Saturday's 48-0 win over New Mexico State.

Impact Gilliam extended Fresno State's lead to 14-0 in the opening quarter for his first touchdown since Week 10 of last season. The senior Gilliam is the clear number-two option behind Malik Sherrod in the Bulldogs' backfield, though he may see increased usage in lopsided scorelines like Saturday's. Through three games this season, Gilliam's rushed for 91 yards on 23 carries with an additional 17 yards on four receptions.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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