Fresno State Athletics
Photo by: Samuel Marshall
Bulldogs fall to New Mexico on Senior Day
11/18/2023 11:15:00 PM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. – Allowing a season-high 528 yards, with 345 coming on the ground, Fresno State suffered its second-straight loss, falling 25-17 to New Mexico on Saturday evening at Valley Children's Stadium.
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The Lobos controlled the clock throughout the contest, more than doubling the Bulldogs' time of possession (40:19-19:19). The result was Fresno State being outgained by nearly 300 yards.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
New Mexico came out firing, connecting on a 46-yard completion down field. New Mexico nearly scored a touchdown, but an offensive pass interference call moved the ball back. On second-and-19, Dupre Mendoza sacked Dylan Hopkins for a loss of one to force a Lobo field goal from 38 yards out.
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Fresno State countered with a big play of its own that saw Logan Fife hitting Jalen Moss for 53 yards to set the 'Dogs up at the UNM 5-yard line. Three plays later, Fife scrambled and dove for the pylon for the touchdown.
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Malik Sherrod extended the Bulldogs' lead early in the second quarter with a six-yard touchdown run. The running back accounted for the final 13 yards of the drive following a 26-yard reception by Mac Dalena that put the 'Dogs in the red zone.
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The Lobos cut into the Bulldogs' lead on the leg of Luke Drzewiecki. The kicker connected from 38 yards for the second time in the game to make it 14-6.
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New Mexico forced a three-and-out on Fresno State's possession, getting the ball back at its own 8-yard line. After moving the ball to midfield in three plays, the Lobos made it 14-12 on a 50-yard rushing touchdown from Jacory Croskey-Merritt with 2:19 remaining
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New Mexico took control of the game in the second half with back-to-back 90-plus yard drives to take a 25-14 lead.
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Dylan Lynch cut the deficit to eight with a 44-yard field with 1:49 left in the game.
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UP NEXT
Fresno State closes out the regular season on the road at San Diego State on Nov. 25. The teams will battle for the Old Oil Can as Fresno State looks to keep it for the third-straight season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT on FS1.
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"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate.
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The Lobos controlled the clock throughout the contest, more than doubling the Bulldogs' time of possession (40:19-19:19). The result was Fresno State being outgained by nearly 300 yards.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
New Mexico came out firing, connecting on a 46-yard completion down field. New Mexico nearly scored a touchdown, but an offensive pass interference call moved the ball back. On second-and-19, Dupre Mendoza sacked Dylan Hopkins for a loss of one to force a Lobo field goal from 38 yards out.
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Fresno State countered with a big play of its own that saw Logan Fife hitting Jalen Moss for 53 yards to set the 'Dogs up at the UNM 5-yard line. Three plays later, Fife scrambled and dove for the pylon for the touchdown.
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Malik Sherrod extended the Bulldogs' lead early in the second quarter with a six-yard touchdown run. The running back accounted for the final 13 yards of the drive following a 26-yard reception by Mac Dalena that put the 'Dogs in the red zone.
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The Lobos cut into the Bulldogs' lead on the leg of Luke Drzewiecki. The kicker connected from 38 yards for the second time in the game to make it 14-6.
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New Mexico forced a three-and-out on Fresno State's possession, getting the ball back at its own 8-yard line. After moving the ball to midfield in three plays, the Lobos made it 14-12 on a 50-yard rushing touchdown from Jacory Croskey-Merritt with 2:19 remaining
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New Mexico took control of the game in the second half with back-to-back 90-plus yard drives to take a 25-14 lead.
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Dylan Lynch cut the deficit to eight with a 44-yard field with 1:49 left in the game.
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UP NEXT
Fresno State closes out the regular season on the road at San Diego State on Nov. 25. The teams will battle for the Old Oil Can as Fresno State looks to keep it for the third-straight season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT on FS1.
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"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate.
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Team Stats
UNM
FST
Total Yards
528
229
Pass Yards
183
195
Rushing Yards
345
34
Penalty Yards
100
10
1st Downs
26
13
3rd Downs
7
4
4th Downs
0
1
TOP
39:05
20:55
1st Quarter

UNM 3, FST 0
UNM - Drzewiecki,Luke 38 yd field goal 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 05:07

UNM 3, FST 7
FST - Fife,Logan 1 yd run (Lynch,Dylan kick), 8 plays, 77 yards, TOP 03:42
2nd Quarter

UNM 3, FST 14
FST - Sherrod,Malik 6 yd run (Lynch,Dylan kick), 7 plays, 78 yards, TOP 03:07

UNM 6, FST 14
UNM - Drzewiecki,Luke 38 yd field goal 11 plays, 54 yards, TOP 04:58

UNM 12, FST 14
UNM - Croskey-Merritt,Jacory 50 yd run (), 4 plays, 92 yards, TOP 02:08
3rd Quarter

UNM 18, FST 14
UNM - Croskey-Merritt,Jacory 10 yd run (), 10 plays, 93 yards, TOP 05:25
4th Quarter

UNM 25, FST 14
UNM - Medford,Caleb 33 yd pass from Dampier,Devon (Drzewiecki,Luke kick) 10 plays, 97 yards, TOP 05:53

UNM 25, FST 17
FST - Lynch,Dylan 44 yd field goal 15 plays, 63 yards, TOP 03:33
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
FB Weekly Press Conference [10/6]
Monday, October 06
FB highlight vs Nevada [10/4/25]
Monday, October 06
Post-Game Press Conference [10/4]
Sunday, October 05
Instant Highlights: Fresno State 20, Nevada 17
Saturday, October 04