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Fresno State Football to launch new Pac-12 era with local media day, presented by Table Mountain
7/19/2026 10:15:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - As the Fresno State football team prepares to embark on its highly anticipated first season as a member of the Pac-12, Fresno State will host its own Local Media Day presented by Table Mountain Casino Resort, officially ushering in an exciting new chapter in program history.
Held at the Table Mountain Event Center on Monday, July 20, the event will bring together local, regional and national media for exclusive access to head coach Matt Entz, offensive coordinator Josh Davis, defensive coordinator Nick Benedetto, Bulldog football student-athletes (full list below) and members of the Fresno State Athletics leadership team as anticipation continues to build toward the 2026 season.
For the first time, Fresno State Football will host a dedicated local media day, providing an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of a new conference era while showcasing the coaches, student-athletes and vision leading the Bulldogs into the Pac-12.
The day's program will feature interview opportunities with Fresno State Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy, Entz, Davis and Benedetto in the morning session. Following lunch, the media will have access to interview opportunities with student-athletes from both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
The Bulldogs enter their second season under Entz, embracing the opportunity of competing in one of the nation's premier football conferences. Fresno State's move to the Pac-12 represents a defining moment for the university, its student-athletes and the entire Central Valley.
As presenting sponsor of the Bulldogs' local media day, Table Mountain Casino Resort continues its longstanding partnership with Fresno State Athletics, helping create memorable experiences for Bulldog fans while supporting the continued growth of the university's athletic programs.
Below is a full list of attendees from Fresno State:
Morning Session
Matt Entz, Head Coach
Nick Benedetto, Defensive Coordinator
Josh Davis, Offensive Coordinator
Garrett Klassy, Director of Athletics
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Afternoon Session
Defense
Kiontre Harris, DB
Simeon Harris, NKL
Deijon Laffitte, DL
Loyall Mouzon, DB
K'vion Thunderbird, LB
Ryan Wilson, DB
Merhauti Xepera, DLÂ
Offense
Jake Appleget, TE
Josiah Freeman, WR
Rolan Fullwood, OL
Rayshon Luke, RB
Jayden Mandal, QB
Khristian Martin, QB
Brayden Walton, OL
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Held at the Table Mountain Event Center on Monday, July 20, the event will bring together local, regional and national media for exclusive access to head coach Matt Entz, offensive coordinator Josh Davis, defensive coordinator Nick Benedetto, Bulldog football student-athletes (full list below) and members of the Fresno State Athletics leadership team as anticipation continues to build toward the 2026 season.
For the first time, Fresno State Football will host a dedicated local media day, providing an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of a new conference era while showcasing the coaches, student-athletes and vision leading the Bulldogs into the Pac-12.
The day's program will feature interview opportunities with Fresno State Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy, Entz, Davis and Benedetto in the morning session. Following lunch, the media will have access to interview opportunities with student-athletes from both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
The Bulldogs enter their second season under Entz, embracing the opportunity of competing in one of the nation's premier football conferences. Fresno State's move to the Pac-12 represents a defining moment for the university, its student-athletes and the entire Central Valley.
As presenting sponsor of the Bulldogs' local media day, Table Mountain Casino Resort continues its longstanding partnership with Fresno State Athletics, helping create memorable experiences for Bulldog fans while supporting the continued growth of the university's athletic programs.
Below is a full list of attendees from Fresno State:
Morning Session
Matt Entz, Head Coach
Nick Benedetto, Defensive Coordinator
Josh Davis, Offensive Coordinator
Garrett Klassy, Director of Athletics
Â
Afternoon Session
Defense
Kiontre Harris, DB
Simeon Harris, NKL
Deijon Laffitte, DL
Loyall Mouzon, DB
K'vion Thunderbird, LB
Ryan Wilson, DB
Merhauti Xepera, DLÂ
Offense
Jake Appleget, TE
Josiah Freeman, WR
Rolan Fullwood, OL
Rayshon Luke, RB
Jayden Mandal, QB
Khristian Martin, QB
Brayden Walton, OL
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