Fresno State-Michigan Postgame Notes

Captains: Mikey Keene, Mose Vavao, Devo Bridges, Tuasivi Nomura
Toss: Michigan won the toss, deferred. Fresno State received the opening kick.

Team Notes:

Fresno State played Saturday’s game in front of 110,665, its largest crowd performed in front of in program history.
Fresno State dropped its season opener for the first time since 2020. Fresno State is 60-39-4 in its season openers.
Fresno State held Michigan to just 89 yards of total offense in the first half (54 pass/34 rush) – its fewest in a half since 2016.
Fresno State held Michigan to 269 total yards, its third fewest in a game since 2020.
The Bulldogs outgained the Wolverines through the air, 238-121.
Fresno State lost the turnover battle 2-1. It resulted in a 14-point differential.
Fresno State falls to 1-1 under interim head coach Tim Skipper.

Offense:

Jalen Moss led the offense with six catches for 97 yards.
Mikey Keene finished with 238 yards on 22-of-36 passing for one touchdown and two interceptions.
Raylen Sharpe had his first catch as a Bulldog, a 7-yard reception.
Sharpe scored his first touchdown as a Bulldog, a 19-yard score in the fourth quarter.
Joshua Wood entered the game mid-way through the fourth to sneak in a run. His first action of his career.
Nathan Acevedo played in the first game of his Bulldog career, finishing with two catches for 19 yards.
Campbell McHarg earned his first start as a Bulldog.
Kamron Beachem earned his first career start.
Chedon James, Bryson Donelson, Ponafatu Kamuta, Richie Anderson and Brock Lium also all appeared in their first career games as Bulldogs. Donelson, a true freshman.

Defense:

In the first quarter, Cam Lockridge grabbed his first interception since Sept. 16, 2023 at Arizona State. The senior missed the final nine games of 2023 due to injury.
It was Lockridge’s 10th interception of his collegiate career, and seventh as a Bulldog.
Ezra Christensen recorded his first career solo sack, a loss of nine, to force a three-and-out in the second quarter.
Camryn Bracha ended the day with a career-high 10 tackles
Along with his interception, Lockridge totaled six tackles, a high for the DB as a Bulldog.
Tuasivi Nomura registered a career-best six tackles
Jayden Davis earned his first career start. Davis was ejected for targeting on the Bulldogs’ first defensive drive.
Jahzon Jacks earned his first career start.
Camryn Bracha started at nickelback.
Justin Houston saw his first play action since 2022.
RJ Regan, Korey Foreman, Jakari Embry, Makei Thompson, Gus Remlinger, and Jairus Satele all saw their first action as Bulldogs.

Special Teams:

Dylan Lynch converted on his first field goal of the season, a 41-yarder.
Lynch has made a field goal in each of his last 14 games.
Clay Lawrence was Fresno State’s punter, playing in his first-ever football game, at any level. He finished the game with a 42.1 average on seven punts.
Nick Verdugo played in his first game as a Bulldog, serving as the holder for Lynch

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Fresno State-Michigan Postgame Notes