Fresno State Athletics
Oregon 37, No. 23 Fresno State 34- NOTES
9/17/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 17, 2005
Oregon 37, No. 23 Fresno State 34
Eugene, Ore. - Autzen Stadium - Sept. 17, 2005
- Clint Stitser's 27-yard field goal in the first quarter was the first of his career.
- Paul Williams 43-yard reception on the first play from scrimmage matched his career long, which he achieved last year in a 35-16 rout at Washington.
- Fresno State has outscored its opponents 31-0 in the first quarter so far this year.
- Fresno State has committed 27 penalties already this year, including 16 fouls in tonight's game for a total of 155 yards.
- Paul Williams established a career-high in receptions with five. His 36-yard touchdown reception that brought Fresno State within 30-27 in the third quarter was the first of his career.
- Clifton Smith left the game with 4:25 remaining in the first quarter with an undisclosed injury. His status will be evaluated on Monday.
- Oregon kicker Paul Martinez entered the game having been named Pac-10 Special Teams Player of the Week two consecutive weeks. On Saturday, he missed his first field goal attempt and first extra point try.
- Mike Lingua had a punt downed at the 5-yard line for the second consecutive week.
- Fresno State allowed a punt return for the first time in three consecutive games and only the third return in the last seven overall.
- When Oregon's Demetrius Williams scored on 12-yard touchdown reception to give the Ducks a 20-17 lead with 3:45 remaining in the second quarter, it represented the first time this year Fresno State has trailed in game.
- Today marked the first time Fresno State allowed at least two touchdown passes in a game since a 31-17 loss to Boise State back on Nov. 21, 2003.
- Paul Pinegar and Kellen Clemens combined to go 61-81 for 750 yards and seven touchdown passes.
- Ahijah Lane registered his first career sack in the second quarter, wrapping up Oregon's Kellen Clemens as he attempted to throw a pass. He finished with two.
- Fresno State's 20 points allowed in the second quarter are the most since the club gave up 28 to Hawai'i back on Oct. 11, 2003.
- Paul Williams tallied 122 receiving yards, signaling the first time a Bulldog player registered a 100-yard receiving game since Nov. 29, 2003 against UTEP.
- Temperature at kick-off was 69 degrees, cool and crisp.
Players Mentioned
Spring Football Practice #5: Brayden Walton, Joseph Applegate
Friday, April 10
Spring Practice Report with Ezekiel Avit
Friday, April 10
Spring Practice Report with Tytus Khajavi
Wednesday, April 08
Spring Football Practice #4: HC Matt Entz, Adam Breske, Jahzon Jacks
Wednesday, April 08