Fresno State-UNLV Postgame Notes

Toss: Fresno State wins, defers
Captains: Levelle Bailey, Devo Bridges, Erik Brooks, Mose Vavao

Team Notes

Fresno State won its eighth-straight game at home, dating back to Oct. 15, 2022 in a win against San Jose State.
Fresno State won its sixth straight game in the series with UNLV.
Fresno State was held to 108 yards of offense in the first half, one more than its lowest of the season (107 at Wyoming).
Prior to tonight, UNLV had not had more than two turnovers in a game this season. The ‘Dogs forced three in the third quarter alone, and four total. Fresno State turned them into 17 points.
Fresno State had four players with a receiving touchdown for the first time since Nov. 25, 2021 at San Jose State.
The 24 points for Fresno State in the third quarter were the most in a quarter for the ‘Dogs this season.
Fresno State has ended three of its eight games on interceptions in the final minute (EWU on Sept. 9, USU on Oct. 13, UNLV on Oct. 28).

Offense Notes

WR Tim Grear Jr. had his first career touchdown in the first quarter. It was also the longest catch of his career, a 31-yard grab.
QB Mikey Keene saw his first game action since Oct. 7 at Wyoming. He went 6-of-7 for 64 yards on his opening drive.
WR Mac Dalena caught his second touchdown of the season on a two-yard pass from Keene.
Dalena, a Fresno native, scored his first career touchdown inside Valley Children’s Stadium.
WR Erik Brooks caught his fifth touchdown of the year on a 10-yard pass from Keene on a third-and-goal that gave the Bulldogs a 21-17 lead.
RB Malik Sherrod scored on a three-yard reception, his first receiving touchdown of the year.
WR Jalen Moss led the Bulldogs with 99 yards on five catches. His 60-yard reception in the third quarter was the longest of his career.
Moss led the team in yards receiving for the third time this season.

Defense Notes

DE Isaiah Johnson had his first game action since Sept. 30 against Nevada, rehabbing an injury suffered in that game.
Johnson forced a fumble in the third quarter. It was his first career forced fumble.
DB Dean Clark grabbed his first interception as a Bulldog in the third quarter.
Clark also recovered a fumble on the next offensive play for UNLV.
LB Levelle Bailey collected his second game-ending interception this year.
Bailey and Clark tied for the team lead in tackles with eight.
LB Tuasivi Nomura recorded the first sack of his collegiate career to force a three-and-out on UNLV’s first drive of the second half.

Special Teams Notes

DB Steven Comstock recovered a UNLV muffed punt at the UNLV 15-yard line that the Bulldogs’ offense turned into a touchdown. It was the first recovery of his career.
Dylan Lynch made a field goal for the eighth consecutive game this season, connecting on a 36-yarder in the third quarter.