Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
San Diego State
Football Game Week: vs. SDSU [Nov. 17]
11/12/2018 4:00:00 PM | Football
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San Diego State (7-3, 4-2 MW) at Fresno State (8-2, 5-1 MW)
Nov. 17, 2018 • Bulldog Stadium (40,727) - Fresno, Calif.  / 7:30 p.m. PT
Fresno State Game Notes | SDSU Game Notes | Mountain West Game Notes
Jeff Tedford Weekly Press Conference (11.12.18) | Rocky Long Press Conference (11.13.18)Â
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Watch: CBS Sports Network (channel guide)
• Play-by-Play: Rich Waltz; Analyst: Aaron Murray; Sideline: Cassie McKinney
Radio:Â 940 AM ESPN Radio
• Gameday Live (4:30 p.m. PT); Pregame Show (6:30 p.m. PT)
• Play-by-Play: Paul Loeffler; Analyst: Pat Hill; Sideline: Cameron Worrell
Radio:Â ESPN Deportes (1600 AM) in SpanishÂ
• Play-by-Play: Jesse Beltran; Analyst: Octavio Duarte
Social Media: Facebook: Fresno State Athletics | Twitter: @FresnoStateFB | Instagram:@fresno_state_football | YouTube: FresnoStateAthletics
Live Stats:Â http://www.sidearmstats.com/fresnostate/football/
Series:Â San Diego State leads, 29-24-4
Last time: Fresno State (A) def. San Diego State (H) 27-3, 10/21/17
Head Coaches:
Jeff Tedford
Fresno State Record: 18-6 (2nd season)
Career Record: 100-63Â (13th season)
Alma Mater: Fresno State (1992)
Rocky Long
San Diego State Record: 71-32 (8th season)
Career Record: 136-101 (19th season)
Alma Mater: New Mexico (1974)
- A victory over San Diego State will clinch the 2018 MW West Division title for Fresno State. It would be the 'Dogs second consecutive division crown and fourth in six years.
- The winner of the Bulldogs-Aztecs game has represented the West division in the Mountain West Championship game all five times since the inaugural game in 2013.
- The 2018 edition of the SDSU-FS rivalry will be the eighth time the programs will have squared off for the "Battle for the Old Oil Can" Trophy, given to the winning team. Fresno State is currently in possession of it after defeating the Aztecs 27-3 last year.
- Fresno State suffered its first loss since Sept. 8 last week. Boise State snapped a seven-game win streak that elevated Fresno State in the week 11 rankings to No. 16 in the AP Top 25 and No. 17 in the Amway Coaches Poll - the loss to the Broncos dropped the 'Dogs out of both week 12 polls.
- Marcus McMaryion has been tabbed a national semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award (top quarterback), Wuerffel Trophy (community) and Maxwell Award (top all-around player) - finalist will be named for all three on Nov. 19.
- KeeSean Johnson leads the nation in consecutive games with at least one catch (46) and is also the nation's leader in active career receptions (250).
- Johnson needs 47 yards to reach 1,000 yards receiving in 2018 - he would become the fourth receiver in program history to record back-to-back seasons of 1,000 yards.
- Fresno State has allowed 15 touchdowns this season, the second-fewest in the FBS to Mississippi State's 12.
- Fresno State's scoring defense ranks T-5th in the FBS, allowing 13.5 points per game.
-- For the full news and notes week 11Â release, click on the Fresno State Game Notes link at the top of the page.
- Ticket are on sale now; single game tickets start as low as $27Â (link to buy).
- To purchase in person, the Bulldog ticket office (2650 E. Shaw Ave.) is located on the Northeast corner of the Save Mart Center and the entrance is marked by a red awning labeled "Bulldog Ticket Office." The ticket office is open 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. every business day.
- To purchase tickets by phone, call 559-278-3647. For inquiries about group ticket sales, tailgating passes, or 2019 season tickets purchases contact our sales team at 559-278-0063
For inquiries about group ticket sales, tailgating passes, or new season ticket and mini-plan purchases contact our sales team at 559-278-0063.
ESPN announced Monday morning that when the Bulldogs host San Jose State on Saturday, Nov. 24, the kick time will be 4Â p.m. PT and it will be televised on ESPNU.
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Fresno State has hosted a Thanksgiving weekend game at Bulldog Stadium each season since 2014 and have been slated a daytime start four of those five times.
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