Mandal avoids interceptions
Mandal has gone 180 pass attempts without being intercepted since his opener at USC. Khristian Martin remains the listed backup behind him.
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Fresno State Bulldogs
Bulldogs at Aggies odds, injury report and pick ·
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The Bulldogs: what our research says
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Beavers game.
Fresno State is 3-3, with a 1-1 home record and a 2-2 road mark. The Bulldogs return to Valley Children's Stadium after losing 31-38 to Boise State and 23-26 at San Diego State. Earlier wins included 38-24 against Rice and 26-6 at Washington State. The opener at USC ended 0-39.
Right nowWon last game
Fresno State is 3-3, with a 1-1 home record and a 2-2 road record. Wins over San Jose State, Rice and Washington State were followed by losses to Boise State and San Diego State. The latest outing ended 23-26 at San Diego State.
The market
- Bulldogs spread−2 → −2.5
- Total42
The news
Offensive line roles remain unsettled
Ben Baker entered the starting lineup for Rice, and Ethan Dasmann did so for Boise State. Tonight, Marquise Thorpe-Taylor is questionable and Gino Quinones is out.
Backfield work goes beyond the starter
The depth chart puts Rayshon Luke ahead of Bryson Donelson. At San Diego State, Donelson gained 62 rushing yards and scored a touchdown, while Jake Gillick also scored on the ground.
Defensive absences affect the depth chart
Ryan Wilson and Noah Yeh are unavailable, while Jahzon Jacks and Ethan Tierney are questionable. The available depth chart does not identify a starting replacement for Wilson.
Injuries
Bulldogs
- Niko BaumgartnerQuestionable
- Lucas BlumlingQuestionable
- Logan GoodspeedQuestionable
- Sammie HunterQuestionable
- Jahzon JacksQuestionable
- Gino QuinonesOut
- Ethan RossettiQuestionable
- Jairus SateleQuestionable
- +6 more
Aggies
- Eddie FreauffOut
- Kai WheatonOut
- Kord ShawOut
- RJ WhittenOut
The matchup
Bulldogs projected starters
- Jayden MandalQB
- Rayshon LukeRB
- Josiah F. (WR-X)
- Ezekiel Avit (WR-Z)
- Jahlil McClain (WR-slot)
- Jake ApplegetTE
- Brayden WaltonLT
- Marquise Thorpe-TaylorLG
- Oscar WeigelC
- Jonah LeaupepeteleRG
- Rolan FullwoodRT
- Dylan HampstenLDE
- Deijon LaffitteLDT
- Martin OwusuRDT
- Jahzon JacksRDE
- K'vion ThunderbirdWLB
- Tytus KhajaviMLB
- Loyall MouzonLCB
- Taylor PowellSS
- Not confirmedFS
- Kiontre HarrisRCB
- Simeon HarrisNB
Aggies projected starters
- Braden AtkinsonQB
- AJ NewberryRB
- Aaron Butler (WR-X)
- Jesse Legree (WR-Z)
- Bubba Hampton (WR-slot)
- DeCorion TempleTE
- Jacob AndersonLT
- Nathan EluLG
- Van WellsC
- Tyler VoltinRG
- Teko ShoatsRT
- Takari HickleLDE
- Jacob SchusterNT
- Daniel MatagiDT
- Logan KnappRDE
- Dylan LayneWLB
- Aiden SullivanMLB
- Gyriece GoodmanSTAR
- TJ CrandallLCB
- Drake VickersSS
- Sailasa Vadrawale IIIFS
- Isaiah HouiRCB
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Results and against the spread
4–3 · 5–1 ATSRecord
4–3
Against the spread
5–1
Form, last 5
WWLLW
Last game
W 38-22vs Beavers
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Oregon State Beavers | W 38-22 | +6 | Covered |
| Sat 10/17 | at San Diego State Aztecs | L 23-26 | −9.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Boise State Broncos | L 31-38 | +7.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/3 | at Washington State Cougars | W 26-6 | −1 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | vs Rice Owls | W 38-24 | −12.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Bulldogs’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Bulldogs
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Beavers game.
Season so far
Fresno State is 3-3, with a 1-1 home record and a 2-2 road record. Wins over San Jose State, Rice and Washington State were followed by losses to Boise State and San Diego State. The latest outing ended 23-26 at San Diego State.
The read
Fresno State is 3-3, with a 1-1 home record and a 2-2 road mark. The Bulldogs return to Valley Children's Stadium after losing 31-38 to Boise State and 23-26 at San Diego State. Earlier wins included 38-24 against Rice and 26-6 at Washington State. The opener at USC ended 0-39.
Jayden Mandal remains the projected quarterback under head coach Matt Entz and offensive coordinator Josh Davis. The latest team notes list 180 consecutive pass attempts without an interception. At San Diego State, Mandal finished 13-of-25 for 141 yards. Bryson Donelson ran for 62 yards and a touchdown, while Jake Gillick also supplied rushing touchdowns.
Availability has left several spots unsettled for tonight. Marquise Thorpe-Taylor and Jahzon Jacks are questionable, along with Ethan Tierney and other defenders. Gino Quinones, Ryan Wilson and Noah Yeh are out. Recent line combinations have included Ben Baker starting at center against Rice and Ethan Dasmann starting against Boise State.
Oregon State arrives with a 4-2 record for the 10:00 PM CT kickoff. Fresno State's listed starters remain projections, not an announced lineup. The available depth chart does not identify Wilson's replacement at safety or confirm specialist starters. The latest availability report also rules out Oregon State's Eddie Freauff, Kai Wheaton, Kord Shaw and RJ Whitten.
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Bulldogs questions, answered
Is there a Bulldogs pick tonight?
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What is the Bulldogs' record this season?
The Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-3: 1-1 at home and 2-2 on the road.
Who is on the Bulldogs injury report?
The Bulldogs list Niko Baumgartner (Questionable), Lucas Blumling (Questionable), Logan Goodspeed (Questionable), Sammie Hunter (Questionable), Jahzon Jacks (Questionable), Gino Quinones (Out), Ethan Rossetti (Questionable), Jairus Satele (Questionable), Ethan Tierney (Questionable), Marquise Thorpe-Taylor (Questionable), Ryan Wilson (Out), Noah Yeh (Out), Edward Fonua (Out), Brandon Ramirez (Out).