Fresno State-New Mexico Postgame Notes

Toss: Fresno State wins the toss, defers
Captains: Levelle Bailey, Erik Brooks, Isaiah Johnson, Mose Vavao

Team Notes

Fresno State lost its first game at Valley Children’s Stadium since falling 35-32 to Oregon State on Sept. 10, 2022.
Saturday was Fresno State’s first loss in a Mountain West home game since falling 40-14 to Boise State on Nov. 6, 2021.
Fresno State lost to New Mexico at home for the first time since 1994.
Fresno State surrendered its sixth-ever loss to New Mexico.
Fresno State scored a touchdown on its opening drive for the seventh time this season.
Fresno State’s defense gave up over 300 yards rushing for the second-straight game.
Fresno State’s defense allowed an opposing rusher to surpass 200 yards rushing for the second-straight game.
Fresno State allowed more than 500 yards for the first time this season.
It was the fourth-straight game the Bulldogs have allowed more than 400 total yards after not allowing 400 in the previous seven.
Fresno State forced two turnovers for the seventh time this season. It was the first time in a loss.
The 40:19 time of possession is the most by a Bulldog opponent since Air Force had the ball for 42:38 on Oct. 24, 2015.
Fresno State honored 13 seniors before the game – Levelle Bailey, Tanner Blount, Erik Brooks, Steven Comstock, Nick D’Ambra, Jaelen Gill, Johnny Hudson Jr., Jacob Isaia, Carlton Johnson, Isaiah Johnson, Carson King, Morice Norris Jr., Tyrone Sampson Jr.

Offensive Notes

QB Logan Fife scored on a one-yard rush on the Bulldogs’ opening drive.
It was Fife’s first rushing touchdown and fourth of his career. Three of those rushing TDs have come against New Mexico.
Jalen Moss caught a 53-yard reception on third-and-2 on the Bulldogs’ opening drive. It was his longest of the season, and Fresno State’s fourth-longest play from scrimmage in 2023.
RB Malik Sherrod punched in his seventh touchdown of the season, a six-yard rush in the second quarter.
Kingsley Ugwu got his first start as a Bulldog at LT.

Defensive Notes

Fresno State had two new starters at defensive tackle in Dupre Mendoza and Kavika Baumgartner.
Both Mendoza and Baumgartner earned their first career starts as Bulldogs.
Levelle Bailey grabbed his third interception of the season.
Dean Clark grabbed his second interception of the season.

Special Teams Notes

Dylan Lynch saw his first missed field goal since Sept. 30, 2023 against Nevada. Lynch hit wide left from 42-yards out in the first quarter.
Erik Brooks hit for a 39-yard punt return in the first quarter. It was the longest punt return by a Bulldog this season.

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