Fresno State Athletics
2021 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 36
Matthew Goodyear
- Position:
- P
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Melbourne, Australia
- Prev School:
- Salesian College
Last Updated: Jan. 21, 2022
2021 (SENIOR): Appeared in one game … had one punt for 24 yards against Cal Poly (Sept. 11).
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Attended Salesian College in Sunbury, Victoria Australia … drafted into the Australia Rules Football League at 18 years old … played two years with the VFL Footscray Bulldogs … played 50 VFL games between Collingwood and Footscray … played three professional AFL games for the Collingwood Football Club … was a one-time national rep … was a four-time Victorian State rep … was a 5-star Chris Sailer punter … obtained his bachelor’s of psychological studies … earned several academic honors at university … volunteered at Epworth Brain Trauma unit for 12 months in Melbourne.
PERSONAL: From Melbourne, Australia … son of Michael and Rachel Goodyear … has two siblings - Wil and Tess … enjoys sports, surfing and fishing … favorite athlete is Tom Phillips (AFL Hawthorn) because he is one of his best mates and he works hard … biggest athletic thrill has been debuting for Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of a crowd of approximately 70,000 … chose to attend Fresno State because they have a rich football history, have had huge success and have a great team of players and coaches. He wants to be a part of a championship team. He also hears they have the best fans out, and he is looking forward to seeing the Red Wave.
2021 (SENIOR): Appeared in one game … had one punt for 24 yards against Cal Poly (Sept. 11).
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Attended Salesian College in Sunbury, Victoria Australia … drafted into the Australia Rules Football League at 18 years old … played two years with the VFL Footscray Bulldogs … played 50 VFL games between Collingwood and Footscray … played three professional AFL games for the Collingwood Football Club … was a one-time national rep … was a four-time Victorian State rep … was a 5-star Chris Sailer punter … obtained his bachelor’s of psychological studies … earned several academic honors at university … volunteered at Epworth Brain Trauma unit for 12 months in Melbourne.
PERSONAL: From Melbourne, Australia … son of Michael and Rachel Goodyear … has two siblings - Wil and Tess … enjoys sports, surfing and fishing … favorite athlete is Tom Phillips (AFL Hawthorn) because he is one of his best mates and he works hard … biggest athletic thrill has been debuting for Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of a crowd of approximately 70,000 … chose to attend Fresno State because they have a rich football history, have had huge success and have a great team of players and coaches. He wants to be a part of a championship team. He also hears they have the best fans out, and he is looking forward to seeing the Red Wave.
FB Signing Day Reception
Thursday, December 04
FB highlight at San Jose State [11/29/25]
Monday, December 01
Post-Game Press Conference [11/29]
Sunday, November 30
Instant Highlights: Fresno State 41, San Jose State 14
Sunday, November 30










































































































