Fresno State Athletics
Bulldogs Climb to 21 in Polls
9/2/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 2, 2008
FRESNO, Calif.- - After a 24-7 road win over Big East foe Rutgers on Monday, the Fresno State football team has climbed the national polls from 25th to 21 in the USA Today poll and moved into the rankings at No. 21 in the AP poll. It is the first time since 2005 that the Bulldogs have been ranked in both polls.
"I'm glad to see that people recognized our win over Rutgers as a positive sign about our program," Fresno State coach Pat Hill said. "I'm very proud of the way we played in that game. Moving up the polls is always a good thing, especially at Fresno State where we have high expectation for our program. With Wisconsin (ranked No. 11 in both polls) coming to town next week, it makes for an even bigger match-up. It's a big-time college football game."
Fresno State is the second highest non-BCS team ranked behind No. 15 BYU. Utah is the only other non BCS team ranked as they are 22 in the AP poll and 23 in the USA Today poll after winning at Michigan.
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Upcoming Bulldogs opponents Wisconsin is ranked No.11 in both polls while UCLA's 27-24 double overtime win over No. 18 Tennessee vaulted them to No. 23 in the AP Poll and 26th in the USA Today Poll. Boise State is also receiving votes in both polls. The win over Rutgers moves the Bulldogs into a tie with Utah for the most wins against schools in a BCS conference since 2000, with 13.
Fresno State has a week off before they host No. 11 Wisconsin on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN 2. Tickets are on sale at the Bulldog Ticket office by calling 559-278-3647.
AP Top 25
1. USC (21) 1-0 1,539
2. Georgia (20) 1-0 1,506
3. Ohio State (15) 1-0 1,497
4. Oklahoma (2) 1-0 1,432
5. Florida (5) 1-0 1,415
6. Missouri (1) 1-0 1,301
7. LSU (1) 1-0 1,207
8. West Virginia 1-0 1,108
9. Auburn 1-0 1,033
10. Texas 1-0 1,028
11. Wisconsin 1-0 849
12. Texas Tech 1-0 842
13. Alabama 1-0 834
14. Kansas 1-0 748
15. Arizona State 1-0 672
15. Brigham Young 1-0 672
17. South Florida 1-0 588
18. Oregon 1-0 508
19. Penn State 1-0 467
20. Wake Forest 1-0 414
21. Fresno State 1-0 242
22. Utah 1-0 214
23. UCLA 1-0 151
24. Illinois 0-1 147
24. South Carolina 1-0 147
Others Receiving Votes
Clemson 143, East Carolina 108, California 91, Boston College 36, Florida State 36, Cincinnati 35, Tennessee 30, Boise State 19, Bowling Green 17, Virginia Tech 14, Connecticut 9, Rutgers 6, Kentucky 5, Nebraska 4, Oklahoma State 3, Arizona 2, TCU 2, Tulsa 1, North Carolina 1, Notre Dame 1, Miami (FL) 1.
USA Today Top 25
1. USC (23) 1-0 1,462
2. Georgia (20) 1-0 1,442
3. Ohio State (10) 1-0 1,385
4. Oklahoma (2) 1-0 1,344
5. Florida (3) 1-0 1,295
6. LSU (3) 1-0 1,202
7. Missouri 1-0 1,197
8. West Virginia 1-0 1,035
9. Texas 1-0 1,030
10. Auburn 1-0 962
11. Wisconsin 1-0 853
12. Kansas 1-0 820
13. Texas Tech 1-0 732
14. Arizona State 1-0 679
15. Brigham Young 1-0 629
16. Oregon 1-0 566
17. Alabama 1-0 538
18. South Florida 1-0 480
19. Penn State 1-0 450
20. Wake Forest 1-0 388
21. Fresno State 1-0 269
22. Clemson 0-1 186
23. Utah 1-0 158
24. South Carolina 1-0 134
25. Illinois 0-1 92
Others Receiving Votes
UCLA 91, California 79, East Carolina 56, Tennessee 56, Boston College 36, Florida State 29, Virginia Tech 25, Boise State 24, Kentucky 20, TCU 15, Connecticut 13, Cincinnati 13, Nebraska 12, Arizona 8, Oklahoma State 5, Notre Dame 4, Colorado 3, Georgia Tech 2, Bowling Green 2, Miami (FL) 1, Stanford 1, Tulsa 1, UCF 1.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The first Big Ten team will travel to the Valley on September 13 as the No. 25 `Dogs take on Wisconsin in the home opener at 7:30 p.m. The game can be seen nationally on ESPN2. All tickets are on sale now. Get your official Wisconsin game day t-shirt at the Bulldog Shop for only $10 with any purchase. To purchase tickets, click on the tickets icon at the top of this page, call the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS, or stop by the Bulldog Ticket Office.
