Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, October 3
Pullman, WA
6:30 p.m. PT
Fresno State
at
Washington State
Photo by: Cary Edmondson
Bulldogs open Pac-12 play at Washington State
9/28/2026 1:05:00 PM | Football
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Fresno State (3-1, 0-0 Pac-12) at Washington State (1-3, 0-0 Pac-12)
Saturday, October 3 | 6:30 p.m. PT | USA Sports | Martin Stadium | Pullman, Wash.
Fresno State Game Notes (PDF) | Washington State Game Notes (PDF)Â
Fresno State Weekly Press Conference | Ultimate Broadcast Guide
MEDIA COVERAGE
TV - USA Sports
Play-by-Play: Nate Gatter
Analyst: Ryan Leaf
Sideline: Lauren Green
Radio - Bulldog Sports Network
Play-by-Play - Paul Loeffler
Analyst - Pat Hill
Sideline - Kenny Wiggins
Radio - Bulldog Sports Network (Spanish)Â
Play-by-Play - Jose Gonzalez
Social Media: Twitter: @FresnoStateFB | Instagram:@fresno_state_football | Facebook: FresnoStateFootball | YouTube: FresnoStateAthletics
Live Stats: GoBulldogs.com/LiveStats
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A LOOK INSIDE
Series: Washington State leads, 2-4-0
Head Coaches:
Matt Entz
Fresno State Record (Years):Â 12-5 (2nd season)
Career DI Record (Years): 72-16 (5 seasons)
Kirby Moore
Record at Washington State (Years): 1-3 (1st Season)
Career Record (Years): Same
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QUICK LOOK
- Fresno State is 3-1 through four games, matching No. 22 Boise State for the best winning percentage in the conference at .750.
- Saturday is Fresno State's first conference game in the Pac-12.
- The Bulldogs have won three consecutive games, outscoring Sacramento State, San José State and Rice 113-37 during that stretch. Fresno State is averaging 37.7 points and 448.3 yards of offense per game over its winning streak.
- Fresno State ranks sixth nationally and first in the Pac-12 with a plus-1.75 turnover margin per game. The Bulldogs have forced nine turnovers while committing only two.
- The Bulldogs' nine takeaways rank seventh nationally and second in the conference. Fresno State has intercepted six passes and recovered three fumbles.
- Fresno State's six interceptions rank fifth nationally. The Bulldogs have intercepted at least one pass in three consecutive games, including four at San José State.
- Fresno State has not committed a turnover in three consecutive games. The Bulldogs' two total giveaways rank 14th nationally and are tied for the fewest in the conference. It's the Bulldogs' longest streak without a turnover since 2022.
- The Bulldogs lead the conference in scoring defense, allowing 19.0 points per game. After allowing 39 points in the opener at USC, Fresno State has held each of its last three opponents to 24 points or fewer.
- Fresno State has outscored its opponents 83-38 in the second and third quarters, including a 31-5 advantage in the third quarter.
- Fresno State has generated 459 or more yards of total offense in two of its last three games, recording 542 yards against Sacramento State and 459 against Rice.
- Since the season opener and loss to No. 14 USC, Jayden Mandal has completed 60-of-89 passes for 715 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions while leading Fresno State to three consecutive victories.
- DB Simeon Harris has intercepted a pass in three consecutive games and leads the Bulldogs with three interceptions on the year. His three interceptions are tied for second nationally and lead the conference.
- Harris has nine career interceptions, tying for the most in an FBS career by all active players (Braden Awls, Iowa State).Â
ABOUT THE MATCHUP
- Fresno State will face a familiar face in Washington State head coach Kirby Moore. Moore was on the Fresno State coaching staff from 2017-22. Moore spent the 2017-21 seasons as the wide receivers coach before making the transition to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2022.
- Along with Moore, WSU Senior Offensive Analyst Matt Wade was on staff at Fresno State in a similar role during Moore's tenure with the Bulldogs.
- The older brother of Fresno State redshirt freshman Jonah Leaupepetele, Jirah Leaupepetele, is a defensive lineman for the Cougars.
- Washington State leads the all-time series 4-2, with the six previous meetings dating back to 1987.
- Saturday's game will be the first conference matchup between the programs and Fresno State's first Pac-12 game in the relaunched conference.
- Fresno State will make its first trip to Pullman since 1994, ending a 32-year gap between visits. Fresno State
- The Bulldogs are 1-2 all-time in Pullman. Their lone victory at Washington State was a 34-30 win on Sept. 14, 1991.
- The programs have split their last two meetings. Fresno State defeated Washington State 29-6 in the 2022 LA Bowl before the Cougars answered with a 25-17 victory in Fresno in 2024.
- Fresno State's 29-6 LA Bowl victory represents its largest win in the series. The Bulldogs outgained the Cougars 501-182, while Jordan Mims rushed for a career-high 209 yards and two touchdowns. Fresno State
- The 2022 victory completed a historic season in which Fresno State became the first FBS team to start 1-4 and finish with 10 wins. It also extended the Bulldogs' winning streak to nine games.
- Washington State's largest series victory was a 24-3 win in Pullman in 1994, the most recent meeting at WSU.
- The 1991 and 1992 meetings were decided by a combined six points. Fresno State won 34-30 in Pullman in 1991 before Washington State escaped Fresno with a 39-37 victory the following season.
- The 1992 game remains the highest-scoring meeting in series history, with the teams combining for 76 points.
- Fresno State is looking for its first regular-season victory over Washington State since 1991. Its other win came at a neutral site in the 2022 LA Bowl.
- The Bulldogs are seeking their first home or conference-site victory in the series; Fresno State is 0-2 against Washington State in Fresno.
- Washington State has outscored Fresno State 165-144 across the six meetings.
- In the most recent meeting, Fresno State held a 17-16 fourth-quarter lead before Ethan O'Connor returned an interception 60 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in Washington State's 25-17 win.
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