Fresno State Athletics
Mathews, Jackson Named Midseason All-Americans
10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 22, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - After six games into the 2009 football season, several media agencies have picked midseason All-America team.
Among those was CBSSportline.com, which picked two outstanding Bulldog juniors to the offensive unit.
CBSSportsline.com Midseason All-America Team
Running back Ryan Mathews, the national rushing leader, and offensive guard Andrew Jackson, one of the key figures in Fresno State's offensive success, were named second-team midseason All-America.
The two first team backs ahead of Mathews are from teams that have been ranked in the Top 5 this season, Mark Ingram from Alabama and Ryan Williams from Virginia Tech.
Mathews joined Dion Lewis from Pittsburgh and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow in the backfield on the second team. He leads the NCAA in rushing with 974 yards with a 7.4 yards per carry average.
Jackson, a second-team All-WAC pick in 2008, was a consensus preseason All-WAC selection entering his junior season.
The Bulldog offense ranks third in the nation in rushing yards, 279.7 yards, and 36.5 point per game, which is 10th in the nation.
"We Are Your Team" - Your Fresno State Bulldogs will be heading south to take on the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, October 24 at 7:15 p.m. This intense match up can be seen on ESPNU. They will return home on October 31 to take on Utah State Aggies at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for as low as $16 at the Bulldog Ticket Office, by calling 278-DOGS or online at GoBulldogs.com.
