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FILE - UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing (6) runs with the ball on a 38 yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Former WAC rivals UTEP and Fresno State are each playing in a third New Mexico Bowl but both schools enter Saturday’s game winless in the event. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
UTEP seeks 1st postseason win since 1967 in New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 12:14 PM EST

Haener throws 4 TDs, Fresno State beats San Jose St. 40-9

Nov. 25, 2021 07:36 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener threw for 343 yards with four touchdowns and Fresno State defeated San Jose State 40-9 on Thursday, winning its fourth...

Haener's 3 TDs, rugged defense lead Fresno State victory

Nov. 13, 2021 10:57 PM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns and the Fresno State defense shut down New Mexico in a 34-7 victory on Saturday...

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener drops back before throwing a touchdown pass as New Mexico linebacker Cody Moon defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
New Mexico at Fresno State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier drops back to pass against Fresno State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Boise State at Fresno State 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener, left, and wide receiver Jalen Cropper celebrate a touchdown by Keric Wheatfall during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fresno State returns to the Top 25, faces Boise State

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs catches a two-point conversion-try as he is pushed out of bounds by Fresno State defensive back Justin Houston to end the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The catch was ruled out of bounds. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Fresno State holds off Nevada for 34-32 win

Oct. 23, 2021 11:25 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper heads for a long gain against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Nevada at Fresno State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Fresno State players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Fresno State at Hawaii 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 10:53 PM EDT

UNLV linebacker Kylan Wilborn wraps up Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
UNLV at Fresno State 9/24/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 12:15 AM EDT

UNLV quarterback Cameron Friel (7) hands the ball off to running back Charles Williams (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 22 Fresno State hosts UNLV after entering poll

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 07:46 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Erik Brooks (3) makes a touchdown catch next to UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Haener lifts Fresno State to 40-37 upset of No. 13 UCLA

By Joe Reedy Sep. 19, 2021 02:52 AM EDT

Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Fresno State at UCLA 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 11:29 PM EDT

Haener accounts for 6 TDs, Fresno State routs Cal Poly 63-10

Sep. 12, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener matched a career high with four touchdown passes, and he ran for two scores to lead Fresno State to a 63-10 victory over Cal...

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2021, file photo, Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs for a touchdown as Iowa State defensive back Lawrence White IV (11) defends during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game in Glendale, Ariz. Brown, a sixth-year senior and the Ducks' presumed starting quarterback, suggested he and the team are stronger after coming together following the delays and cancellations caused by the pandemic in 2020. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Oregon welcomes fans at Autzen Saturday against Fresno St

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2021, file photo, Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown (13) runs for a touchdown as Iowa State defensive back Lawrence White IV (11) defends during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game in Glendale, Ariz. Brown, a sixth-year senior and the Ducks' presumed starting quarterback, suggested he and the team are stronger after coming together following the delays and cancellations caused by the pandemic in 2020. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Oregon will welcome returning fans against Fresno State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 02, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

Connecticut wide receiver Cameron Ross, right, runs past Fresno State defensive back Emari Pait (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Connecticut at Fresno State 8/28/2021

Aug. 28, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Miami linebacker Ryan Ragone (34) goes through a drill during NCAA college football practice Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami has experience, and that could be the key in 2021

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 18, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper (5) catches a pass as Utah State safety Dominic Tatum (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal via AP)
Haener, Cropper have career days in Fresno State's 35-16 win

Nov. 14, 2020 06:18 PM EST