Fresno State Athletics
Dogs Wrap-up Regular Season at New Mexico State
11/27/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 27, 2007
FRESNO, Calif. - In the season finale for both teams, Fresno State travels to New Mexico State to take on one of the WAC's newest members. The Aggies, under head coach Hal Mumme, entered the WAC in the 2005 season. NMSU has equalled its 2006 record of 4-8. The Aggies were 2-6 in the WAC last season, 1-6 this year. Fresno State is 7-4 overall and 5-2 in the WAC and bowl eligible for the eighth time in the last nine seasons.
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A Word from Hill
"I'm very proud of what this team has accomplished this season. They have been resiliant. I'm proud that we have an opportunity to win eight games and turnaround last year's record. It's going to be a tough challenge. New Mexico State is not going to roll over for us. Going to a bowl game is a great accomplishment for this team and we are looking forward to that. I'm excited for this opportunity. It would be a great reward for the players and another great opportunity to showcase our great program and University to the nation," said head coach Pat Hill.
ESPN Loves the Bulldogs
For the third straight week, the Bulldog are appearing on ESPN. This week's game at Las Cruces will be televised as the Friday Night game on ESPN2. In all, Fresno State has five national television broadcasts this season. Since 2000, Fresno State has appeared on national TV 52 times.
Lucky Seven
The Bulldogs have posted win number "7" on the season and if history is on their side, they are on their way to a bowl game. The Dogs have earned a bowl invitation each of the last 10 seasons they have won at least seven games. The last time the Dogs won seven and didn't play in a bowl was in 1990, when Fresno State was 8-2-1.
About the Aggies
One of the nation's top passing offenses, New Mexico State is led by standout quarterback Chase Holbrook. Holbrook ranks 8th in the NCAA in total offense, averaging 321.9 yards per game. He has thrown 25 touchdowns, threw to his favorite target Derek Dubois (55 receptions for 708 yards). The Aggies rank second in the WAC and sixth in the nation in passing yards, 332.7 yards per game.
Against the Aggies
The Dogs have won all 13 games in this series, including seven played in Las Cruces. The series began in 1972. Last season, the Dogs won 23-18 in Fresno, the slimest margin of victory since 1986, when the Dogs won 17-14 at home. Pat Hill is 2-0 all-time against the Aggies, winning at Las Cruces 37-7 in 2005.
BCS Win
Fresno State's 45-29 win over Kansas State was this 11th over a BCS conference opponent in the Pat Hill era. Fresno State has the most wins over a BCS conference school than any other school from a non-BCS league. The Dogs are now 2-0 all-time against the Wildcats, scoring 45 points each time.
Awards Banquet Scheduled for Sunday
Fresno State will hold its annual awards banquet on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center. Head coach Pat Hill will honor the 2007 season, handing out the annual awards, includind Most Valuable Player. Each of the 16 Bulldog seniors will also be honored. Contact the Fresno State Quarterback Club at (559) 278-7801 for details.
Bowl Eligibility
With seven wins this season, the Bulldogs are eligible for a postseason bowl for the eighth time in the last nine seasons. Fresno State played in seven straight bowl games from 1999-2005 before that string was snapped last season. With a 7-4 mark, Fresno State is guaranteed a winning season.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State men's basketball team returns to the Save Mart Center for Community Night on Wednesday, December 5 against Cal-State Monterey Bay at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $2 for adults and $1 for youth (ages eighteen and under). Tickets can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (559)485-TIXS.
