2023 Football Roster
Roster
Tarwater, Jake

Jersey Number 87
Jake Tarwater
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 242
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
- High School:
- South Tahoe HS
- Prev School:
- College of the Sequoias
Bio
2024 (JUNIOR): Appeared in seven games this season, primarily on special teams … had five receptions for 20 yards and one rush for a yard … had a season-long 10-yard reception at UCLA (Nov. 30) … had a season-high two catches against Hawai’i (Nov. 2) ... Academic All-MW.
2023 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 12 games this season … was a special teams contributor ... Academic All-MW ... MW Scholar-Athlete.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Began his collegiate career at Truman State (Missouri) before transferring to the College of the Sequoias (Visalia, Calif.) ... made the transition from quarterback to tight end when he transferred to the California JuCo ... was a first team tight end at the College of the Sequoias ... had 16 receptions for 196 yards and a touchdown in 2022 - his first season playing as a tight end.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Tahoe High School ... played three years of varsity football as a quarterback ... was named the 3A League Most Valuable Player ... earned all-conference and all-state honors ... in his senior season, led the team to a 5-0 record with 1,179 yards passing, zero interceptions, 21 passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns ... was a member of the National Honors Society ... was also an academic all-state honoree ... also played basketball ... volunteered as a flag football coach.
PERSONAL: From South Lake Tahoe, Calif. ... son of James and Gina Tarwater ... has four siblings ... is the youngest of five children ... favorite athlete is Alex Smith because he was his favorite quarterback growing up and he got his autograph ... biggest athletic thrill has been making the switch from quarterback to tight end ... said the culture played a large part in his decision to commit to Fresno State, as well as the relationships that he built with the players and the coaches on his visit ... had recruiting interest from Troy, Sam Houston State, UC Davis and Nevada ... is a business administration major with an emphasis in management.
2023 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 12 games this season … was a special teams contributor ... Academic All-MW ... MW Scholar-Athlete.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Began his collegiate career at Truman State (Missouri) before transferring to the College of the Sequoias (Visalia, Calif.) ... made the transition from quarterback to tight end when he transferred to the California JuCo ... was a first team tight end at the College of the Sequoias ... had 16 receptions for 196 yards and a touchdown in 2022 - his first season playing as a tight end.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Tahoe High School ... played three years of varsity football as a quarterback ... was named the 3A League Most Valuable Player ... earned all-conference and all-state honors ... in his senior season, led the team to a 5-0 record with 1,179 yards passing, zero interceptions, 21 passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns ... was a member of the National Honors Society ... was also an academic all-state honoree ... also played basketball ... volunteered as a flag football coach.
PERSONAL: From South Lake Tahoe, Calif. ... son of James and Gina Tarwater ... has four siblings ... is the youngest of five children ... favorite athlete is Alex Smith because he was his favorite quarterback growing up and he got his autograph ... biggest athletic thrill has been making the switch from quarterback to tight end ... said the culture played a large part in his decision to commit to Fresno State, as well as the relationships that he built with the players and the coaches on his visit ... had recruiting interest from Troy, Sam Houston State, UC Davis and Nevada ... is a business administration major with an emphasis in management.
FB Media Availability [9/2]: QB E.J. Warner
Tuesday, September 02
FB Weekly Press Conference [9/1]
Monday, September 01
FB highlight vs Georgia Southern [8/30/25]
Monday, September 01
Post-Game Press Conference [8/30]
Saturday, August 30