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Boise State aims to end Fresno State's three-game winning streak in rivalry series Boise State owns a 17-10 all-time record against archrival Fresno State, but the Bulldogs have cut into that deficit in recent seasons. Fres...

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Josiah Freeman - Gets into the end zone Freeman caught seven passes for 61 yards which led Fresno State receivers while scoring a touchdown with a three-yard plunge in the third quarter as the Bulldogs defeated Washingto...

Impact Freeman ran only twice for 17 yards. He has a good chance to add to his receiving total against Boise State on Oct. 10. The Broncos defense against the pass is in the bottom 20 in the nation.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Mandal - TD streak ends Mandel was efficient in registering 245 passing yards in completing 24-of-33 pass attempts but could not get into the end zone as Fresno State defeated Washington State, 26-6, on t...

Impact Mandel also added 27 rushing yards on 9 carries, but without a touchdown. Mandel had collected 7 touchdowns, six via the pass and one on the ground, in a three-game streak before being shut out by the Cougars. Mandel has avoided costly turnovers as he has only thrown one interception in 137 attempts. The junior has a chance to rebound with touchdown passes against Boise State on Oct. 10. The Broncos defense against the pass is in the bottom 20 in the nation.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rayshon Luke - Considered day-to-day Luke (concussion) is considered day-to-day for Fresno State, per Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com.

Impact Luke was knocked out of Fresno State's Week 5 clash with Washington State with a possible concussion. The star tailback, who's racked up 358 total yards and two touchdowns this season, is a firm question mark to play against Boise State in Week 6. If he can't go, expect more work for backup Julius Gillick.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri jumped Florida in AP Top 25 but some voters couldn't get past the Gators' win over Ole Miss

How to judge Missouri’s 28-point win over Florida easily was the biggest question facing Associated Press Top 25 college football poll voters this past weekend

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Fresno State wins Pac-12 debut, beats Washington State 26-6

Wide receiver Josiah Freeman scored on a reverse and Fresno State beat Washington State 23-6 in the inaugural game for both team in the new-look Pac-12 Conference

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Rayshon Luke - Going through concussion protocol Luke is uncertain to return to Saturday's game against Washington State since he's going through concussion protocol, AJ Scott of Fresno Sports Magazine reports.

Impact Luke left the game in the first quarter after landing on his head following a tackle, and the fact that he's on the concussion protocol is far from encouraging. If he doesn't return, Julius Gillick and Tariq Thomas should be in line for more touches in the backfield behind starter Bryson Donelson.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rayshon Luke - Departs game with injury Luke departed Saturday's game against Washington State with an undisclosed injury, according to Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Impact Luke broke off a long run in the first quarter before exiting the game. Julius Gillick and Tariq Thomas should be in line for more touches in the backfield if he doesn't return.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Harold Duvall - Ruled out at Wazzu Duvall (undisclosed) is out at Washington State on Saturday night.

Impact Duvall was listed as questionable earlier in the week, and now the wideout has officially been ruled out. The second-year receiver caught two passes for 34 yards in the opener but hasn't been involved in the offense since.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Harold Duvall - Questionable against Washington State Duvall (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's contest at Washington State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Duvall has been marked questionable in Fresno State's initial injury report, though he still has time to recover and upgrade his status in the coming days. The wideout had his most productive outing in Week 1, hauling in two receptions for 34 yards as he aims to establish himself as a reliable target in the passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

3 Washington State players who could swing the Pac-12 opener vs. Fresno State There isn't a whole lot that Fresno State has done poorly or inefficiently over the past three weeks of the 2028 football season. The Bulldo...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Jahlil McClain - Gets into the end zone McClain rang up 39 receiving yards on three catches and a touchdown in the Fresno State 38-24 win over Rice on Saturday.

Impact McClain's touchdown against Rice equaled his one touchdown of 2025. The junior did not record any stats the previous game against San Jose State. McClain does have nine catches for 98 yards this season. The Bulldogs start the Pac 12 season with a contest against Washington State on Oct. 3. While the Cougars defense is in the middle of the country against the pass, Washington State has given up eight touchdowns to opponents through the air.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah Freeman - Leads Bulldogs in receiving Freeman caught six passes for 66 yards and one touchdown in the Fresno State 38-24 win over Rice on Saturday.

Impact Freeman leads the Bulldogs in receiving with 261 yards and is more than halfway to his career best for a season. The senior collected 499 receiving yards in 2025. The Bulldogs start the Pac 12 season with a contest against Washington State on Oct. 3. While the Cougars defense is in the middle of the country against the pass, Washington State has given up eight touchdowns to opponents through the air.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Donelson - Slumping on the ground Donelson was limited to 19 yards on 9 carries in the Fresno State 38-24 win over Rice on Saturday.

Impact Donelson has seen his numbers drop for the second week in a row. The junior tallied 102 rushing yards against Sacramento State on Sept. 12 including three touchdowns but only had 57 rushing yards on Sept. 19 against San Jose State. Donelson will try to get back on the run against Washington State on Oct. 3. The Cougars defense is in the bottom quarter in the country against the run.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rayshon Luke - Mammoth game on the ground Luke ran over Rice's defense with 167 yards on the ground on only 11 carries and a touchdown in the Fresno State 38-24 win over the Owls on Saturday.

Impact It was the first time the senior passed the 100-yard mark on the ground. The senior's previous best mark came against Georgia Southern on August 30, 2025, with 96 rushing yards. Luke could have a good shot at topping the century mark in the next game against Washington State on Oct. 3. The Cougars defense is in the bottom quarter in the nation against the run.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Mandal - Throws for 3 TDs Mandal completed 22-of-34 pass attempts for 210 yards and three touchdowns in the Fresno State 38-24 win over Rice on Saturday.

Impact Mandal also collected 57 rushing yards on five carries. The junior has been consistent after a slow opening game against USC. The Bulldogs start the Pac 12 season with a contest against Washington State on Oct. 3. While the Cougars defense is in the middle of the country against the pass, Washington State has given up eight touchdowns to opponents through the air.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice

Jayden Mandal threw three touchdown passes and Rayshon Luke rushed for 167 yards and a score to lead Fresno State to a 38-24 victory over Rice

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 4 Expert Picks, Best Bets

"The Bear" is back with his expert picks and best bets. Find out how he's wagering on Week 4 of the college football season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 4 Expert Picks, Best Bets

College football Week 4: Six Top 25 matchups highlight the schedule as conference play picks up

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SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Jayden Mandal - Efficient in win Mandal completed 15-of-29 pass attempts for 186 yards and one touchdown in Fresno State's 26-10 win over San Jose State on Saturday.

Impact Mandal also added 46 rushing yards on nine carries. After giving up a field goal to start the game, Fresno State had the game in control and in turn limited the passing game. The junior could increase his aerial output in the next game against Rice on Sept. 26. The Owls defense is in the bottom third in the country against the pass.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Donelson - Leads Bulldogs again in rushing Donelson ran for 57 yards on nine attempts and one touchdown to lead Fresno State on the ground in the Bulldogs 26-10 win over San Jose State on Saturday.

Impact Donelson has 174 yards on 28 carries so far in the first three games this season. The junior will have another shot to lead the Fresno State running game against Rice on Sept. 26. The Owls defense is in the middle of the country against the run.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah Freeman - Just misses century mark Freeman led the Fresno State receiving game with 95 yards on six catches in the Bulldogs 26-10 win over San Jose State on Saturday.

Impact This appears to the breakout year for Freeman if the season continues as it has for the first two games. The senior has 195 receiving yards on a dozen catches in two games. He will look to increase his numbers against Rice on Sept. 26. The Owls defense is in the bottom third in the country against the pass.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss rises to No. 4 with win over LSU

Mississippi climbed to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 rankings after defeating LSU 32-24

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Jose State Spartans Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Manaki Watanabe kicks 4 field goals as Fresno State pulls away for 26-10 victory over San Jose State

Manaki Watanabe kicked four field goals and Jordan Malau’ulu’s 68-yard punt return set up Fresno State’s first touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 26-10 victory over San Jose State

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

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Fresno State wins Pac-12 debut, beats Washington State 26-6

Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 4 Expert Picks, Best Bets

College football Week 4: Six Top 25 matchups highlight the schedule as conference play picks up

Ole Miss rises to No. 4 with win over LSU

Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Jose State Spartans Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Manaki Watanabe kicks 4 field goals as Fresno State pulls away for 26-10 victory over San Jose State