Fresno State Athletics
Football Game Week: vs. Colorado State [Oct. 26]
10/21/2019 5:00:00 PM | Football
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Colorado State (2-5, 1-2 MW) at Fresno State (3-3, 1-1 MW)
Oct. 26, 2019 • Bulldog Stadium (40,727) - Fresno, Calif.  / 4:30 p.m. PT
Fresno State Game Notes | Colorado State Game Notes | Mountain West Game Notes
Jeff Tedford Weekly Press Conference (10.21.19) | Mike Bobo Weekly Press Conference (10.21.19)
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TV: ESPNUÂ (channel guide)
• Play-by-Play: Clay Matvick; Analyst: Ryan Leaf; Sideline: none
Radio:Â 940 AM ESPN Radio
• Gameday Live (1:30 p.m. PT); Pregame Show (3:30 p.m. PT)
• Play-by-Play: Paul Loeffler; Analyst: Pat Hill; Sideline: Cameron Worrell
Social Media: Twitter: @FresnoStateFB | Instagram:@fresno_state_football | Facebook: Fresno State Athletics | YouTube: FresnoStateAthletics
Live Stats:Â BulldogsLive.com
Series: Colorado State leads, 9-5
Last time: Colorado State (H) def. Fresno State (A) 37-0, 11/5/16
Head Coaches:
Jeff Tedford
Fresno State Record: 25-9 (3rd season)
Career Record: 107-66Â (14th season)
Alma Mater: Fresno State (1992)
Mike Bobo
Colorado State Record: 26-32 (5th season)
Career Record: Same
Alma Mater: Georgia (1997)
- Fresno State celebrates homecoming when Colorado State comes to town for the first time since 2015.
- Saturday's meeting will be the 15th meeting all-time between the Bulldogs and Rams.
- The Bulldogs are 1-2 against the Rams as a Mountain West foe, having dropped their last two games (2015-16) prior to winning their only MW matchup in 2012.
- Fresno State will play its third of eight straight conference games on Saturday. It will be the second of the Bulldogs' three inter-divisional contests in 2019 having Utah State last at home on Nov. 9.
- Justin Rice was named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after filling up the stat sheet vs. UNLV with 10 tackles (8 solo), a fumble recovery returned 18 yards for a touchdown as well as a forced fumble that led to a turnover gained.
- Jared Rice and Justin Rice are one of 14 brother duos that share starting positions on an FBS lineup this season. No other duo can stake claim of each scoring TDs in the same game in 2019 as Justin and Jared both scored against UNLV.
- Stat to watch: Fresno State enters the game against the Rams owning the 7th best mark in the FBS in turnovers gained (16) while Colorado State gives it away as much as anyone entering the game ranking 128th in the FBS in turnovers lost (18).
- The Bulldogs rank 2nd in the FBS in turnovers gained per game with 2.67.
- Fresno State has had 34 different players make a start in 2019. The Bulldogs are one of 16 teams in the FBS that share numbers of 34 or more.
- Five true freshman have made starts for Fresno State in 2019; only Alabama (8), UMass (7), Stanford (7), Texas A&M (7), USC (6) and Tennessee (6) have started more true freshman this season.
-- For the full news and notes game 7Â release, click on the Fresno State Game Notes link at the top of the page.
- Single game tickets (starts at $27)Â -Â link
- 3-game mini plan (starts at $93)Â -Â link
- Group ticket discounts and tailgate space -Â link
- Mad Duck 10-Pack - linkÂ
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 and tailgating passes contact our sales team at 559-278-0063.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
"The Lion King" Outdoor Movie
Join us for this Disney favorite! Movie will be shown with open captions. No chairs, animals or outside food or drink allowed.
- Open to students, alumni, parents & families, staff & faculty
- 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Homecoming Big Show - link
Inaugural Fresno State Homecoming concert featuring T-Pain, MAX and VIAA.
- Open to students, alumni, staff & faculty
- 7 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
Thursday, Oct. 24
Tie Dye
Students invited to gather to tie dye shirts, bandanas and rally towels for the big game.
- Open to students
- 3-5 p.m. at Student Housing
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Volleyball Game vs. Utah State
 - Open to everyone
 - 6 p.m. at the Save Mart Center
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Friday, Oct. 25
Red Friday
Staff & faculty mixer.
- Open to staff & faculty
- 9-10 a.m. at the Bulldog Zone, USU
Equestrian vs. Oklahoma State
- Open to everyone
-Â 11 a.m. at Student Horse Center
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Bulldog Bowl Special
$1 games and free shoes. 50% off billiards.
- Open to Fresno State students and their family
- 2-6 p.m. at Bulldog Bowl
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Dueling Pianos in the Red Lot - link
A great evening of activities and fun for the whole family. There will be a dueling piano performance and more!
- Open to students, alumni, parents & families, staff & faculty
- 6-10 p.m. at the Red Lot (outside Bulldog Stadium)
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Saturday, Oct. 26
Volleyball Game vs. Boise State
- Open to everyone
- 11:30 a.m. at the Save Mart Center
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Alumni Tailgate - link
The Homecoming tailgate for alumni, faculty, staff and Family Weekend participants.
-Â Open to alumni, staff & faculty
- 12 p.m. at Lawn area north of North Gym
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
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