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Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim, left, tumbles in after catching a touchdown pass as Southern California cornerback Chase Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC loses QB Daniels to injury, outlasts Fresno State 31-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 01, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in Los Angeles. Southern California’s bid to secure coach Clay Helton’s future begins with a revamped offense, a refurbished classic stadium and a daunting opponent. When USC returns from its first losing season since 2000 to face Mountain West champion Fresno State on Saturday night, the Trojans know they’ll need a quick turnaround to placate the hungry critics of Helton, who recruited these players and fostered a family culture at the West Coast’s glamour program. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
USC faces daunting opener in bounce-back season vs Fresno St

By Greg Beacham Aug. 30, 2019 10:29 AM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is tackled after making a gain against Fresno State during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Rivers, Fresno State top Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 15, 2018 07:07 PM EST

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) scores a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
No. 10 Fresno State beats Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2018 06:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Arizona State plays Fresno State in the Las Vegas Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
ASU, Fresno St on the ascent heading into Las Vegas Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 14, 2018 03:46 PM EST

Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion (6) celebrates with the Mountain West Conference Championship trophy after the team's 19-16 win over Boise State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
Las Vegas Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 04:27 PM EST

Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws a pass against Fresno State during a heavy snowfall in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
No. 24 Fresno State outlasts No. 19 Boise State in snow

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 01, 2018 11:56 PM EST

Boise State cornerback Marques Evans (13) and Boise State linebacker Joseph Inda (56) celebrate after the final play against Utah State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 33-24. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Hello again: Boise State hosts Fresno State for MWC crown

By Tim Booth Nov. 30, 2018 12:23 PM EST

MW title at stake as No. 25 Fresno St faces No. 19 Boise St

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 08:52 AM EST
Mountain West championship No. 25 Fresno State (10-1, 7-1, No. 25 CFP) at No. 19 Boise State (10-2, 7-1, No. 22 CFP), Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EST (ESPN) ...

Johnson, Fresno State beat San Jose State 31-13

Nov. 24, 2018 10:59 PM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Marcus McMaryion passed for 317 yards and two touchdowns and KeeSean Johnson became Fresno State career leader in receiving yards as the...

Fresno St. beats SDSU 23-14, clinches berth in MW title game

Nov. 18, 2018 02:11 AM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Ronnie Rivers had 22 carries for 78 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown that gave Fresno State the lead for good, and the Bulldogs beat San...

Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien (4) is tripped up by a Fresno State play for a loss during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (Drew Nash/The Times-News via AP)
Rypien leads Boise State past No. 16 Fresno State 24-17

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 10, 2018 01:58 AM EST

Boise State wide receiver Sean Modster (8) reaches back for the ball on a reception in front of Fresno State defensive back Anthoula Kelly (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Fresno State at Boise State 11/9/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 12:14 AM EST

Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Marcus McMaryion passes against the UNLV Rebels during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Fresno State looks to end skid on Boise State blue

By Tim Booth Nov. 08, 2018 05:40 PM EST

No. 16 Fresno State is rare favorite at Boise State

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 02:35 PM EST
No. 16 Fresno State (8-1, 5-0 Mountain West, No. 23 CFP) at Boise State (7-2, 4-1), Friday, 10:15 p.m. EST (ESPN2) Line: Fresno State by 3. ...

Fresno State wide receiver KeeSean Johnson runs after making a reception against the UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
McMaryion, No. 20 Fresno State defense roll past UNLV

By Adam Soboleski Nov. 04, 2018 01:19 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion drops back to pass against Hawaii during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
No. 20 Fresno State aiming to avoid letdown against UNLV

By John Marshall Nov. 02, 2018 05:45 PM EDT

No. 20 Fresno State looking to avoid letdown against UNLV

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 09:55 AM EDT
No.20 Fresno State (7-1, 4-0 MWC, No. 23 CFP) at UNLV (2-6, 0-4), 10:30 p.m. EST (CBS Sports Network). Line: Fresno State by 25. Series...