2018 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season

2018 Fresno State Bulldogs football
Mountain West champion
MW West Division champion
Las Vegas Bowl champion
Las Vegas Bowl, W 31–20 vs. Arizona State
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionWest Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 18
APNo. 18
Record12–2 (7–1 MW)
Head coach
  • Jeff Tedford (2nd season)
Offensive coordinatorKalen DeBoer (2nd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorBert Watts (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumBulldog Stadium
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Mountain West Conference football standings
  • v
  • t
  • e
 Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
No. 23 Boise State x   7 – 1     10 – 3  
No. 22 Utah State   7 – 1     11 – 2  
Wyoming   4 – 4     6 – 6  
Air Force   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Colorado State   2 – 6     3 – 9  
New Mexico   1 – 7     3 – 9  
West Division
No. 18 Fresno State x$   7 – 1     12 – 2  
Nevada   5 – 3     8 – 5  
Hawaii   5 – 3     8 – 6  
San Diego State   4 – 4     7 – 6  
UNLV   2 – 6     4 – 8  
San Jose State   1 – 7     1 – 11  
Championship: Fresno State 19, Boise State 16 (OT)
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs were led by second-year head coach Jeff Tedford and played their home games at Bulldog Stadium. They were a member of the Mountain West Conference in the West Division.

In one of the best seasons in program history, the Bulldogs finished the season 12–2, 7–1 in Mountain West play, to be champions of their conference's West Division. They represented the West Division in the Mountain West Championship Game, where they defeated Boise State to become Mountain West champions. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they defeated Arizona State. Their 12 wins were the most wins in a single season in school history.

Recruiting

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

The Bulldogs signed a total of 17 recruits.[1]

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Nick Abbs
OT 		Fresno, California Fresno City College 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Oct 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Ricardo Arias
WR 		Fresno, California McLane High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jul 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Elijah Carson
OT 		San Diego, California Morse High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Steven Comstock
QB 		Covina, California Northview High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jun 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Shawn Dourseau
S 		Perris, California Citrus Hill High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jan 22, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Emoryie Edwards
WR 		Tulare, California Tulare Union High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 184 lb (83 kg) Jun 26, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Isaiah Johnson
WR 		Modesto, California Thomas Downey High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Feb 9, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Sherwin King
S 		Fresno, California Sunnyside High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jul 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Matt Kjeldgaard
DT 		Oakdale, California Oakdale High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jul 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Matthew Lawson
DT 		Ontario, California Colony High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Leonard Payne
DT 		Los Angeles, California Salesian High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Dec 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Deshawn Ruffin
CB 		Fresno, California Sunnyside High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Jul 14, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Tyrone Sampson Jr.
OC 		Detroit, Michigan East English Village Preparatory Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Feb 16, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Clive Truschel
OG 		Clovis, California Clovis West High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Shamar Whestone
CB 		Upland, California Upland High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 30, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Ben Wooldridge
QB 		Pleasanton, California Foothill High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jun 26, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Rodney Wright
WR 		Fresno, California Clovis West High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Dec 11, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Fresno State Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Chuck Bednarik Award[2] Jeffrey Allison LB JR
Maxwell Award[3] Marcus McMaryion QB SR
Fred Biletnikoff Award[4] KeeSean Johnson WR SR
John Mackey Award[5] Jared Rice TE JR
Butkus Award[6] Jeffrey Allison LB JR
Wuerffel Trophy[7] Marcus McMaryion QB SR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[8] Marcus McMaryion QB SR

Mountain West media days

During the Mountain West media days held July 24–25 at the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip, the Bulldogs were predicted as favorites to win the West Division title.[9]

Media poll

West Division
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Fresno State 126 (16)
2 San Diego State 116 (6)
3 UNLV 78
4 Nevada 72
5 Hawaii 45
6 San Jose State 25

Preseason All-Mountain West Team

The Bulldogs had two players selected to the preseason all-Mountain West team.[10]

Offense

KeeSean Johnson – WR

Defense

Jeffrey Allison – LB

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:00 p.m.Idaho*StadiumW 79–1331,170
September 84:30 p.m.at Minnesota*FS1L 14–2138,280
September 157:30 p.m.at UCLA*
FS1W 38–1460,867
September 297:30 p.m.Toledo*
  • Bulldog Stadium
  • Fresno, CA
ESPNUW 49–2733,401
October 67:30 p.m.at NevadaESPNUW 21–315,367
October 137:30 p.m.Wyoming
  • Bulldog Stadium
  • Fresno, CA
ESPNUW 27–328,501
October 204:30 p.m.at New MexicoESPNUW 38–716,708
October 277:30 p.m.Hawaiidagger
  • Bulldog Stadium
  • Fresno, CA (rivalry)
ESPN2W 50–2033,659
November 37:30 p.m.at UNLVNo. 23CBSSNW 48–315,276
November 97:15 p.m.at Boise StateNo. 23ESPN2L 17–2433,118
November 177:30 p.m.San Diego State
CBSSNW 23–1436,123
November 244:00 p.m.San Jose State
ESPNUW 31–1326,162
December 14:45 p.m.at No. 22 Boise StateNo. 25
ESPNW 19–16 OT23,662
December 1512:30 p.m.vs. Arizona State*No. 21
ABCW 31–20 37,146

Sources: [11][12][13][14]

Game summaries

Idaho

Idaho Vandals at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Vandals 6 0 7013
Bulldogs 16 28 142179

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

  • Date: September 1, 2018
  • Game time: 7:06 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 88 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 31,170
  • Referee: Kelly Holman
  • TV announcers (Stadium): Dan Hellie, David Carr, and Kelli Johnson
  • Mims has 3 of Fresno State's 7 rushing TDs in win over Idaho,[15] Game Book[16]
Game information
First Quarter
  • 8:45 FRES – Jordan Mims 1-yard run (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, TOP 4:21
  • 2:05 FRES – Dejonte O'Neal 26-yard run (Asa Fuller PAT failed), Bulldogs 13–0. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:04
  • 0:43 FRES – Asa Fuller 33-yard field goal, Bulldogs 16–0. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, TOP 1:18
  • 0:05 IDHO – Jeff Cotton 73-yard pass from Colton Richardson (Cade Coffey PAT failed), Bulldogs 16–6. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:00
Second Quarter
  • 12:42 FRES – Jordan Mims 12-yard run (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 23–6. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:23
  • 9:20 FRES – Jaron Bryant 74-yard return of blocked field goal (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 30–6. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, TOP 3:22
  • 2:58 FRES – Anthoula Kelly 39-yard interception return (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 37–6. Drive: 2 plays, 2 yards, TOP 0:00
  • 0:00 FRES – Jaron Bryant 71-yard return of blocked field goal (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 44–6. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:48
Third Quarter
  • 9:14 FRES – Jordan Mims 2-yard run (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 51–6. Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, TOP 5:46
  • 7:15 FRES – Derrion Grim 33-yard pass from Jorge Reyna (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 58–6. Drive: 2 plays, 40 yards, TOP 0:00
  • 0:31 IDHO – Isaiah Saunders 6-yard run (Cade Coffey kick), Bulldogs 58–13. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, TOP 6:44
Fourth Quarter
  • 10:50 FRES – Saevion Johnson 5-yard run (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 65–13. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, TOP 0:00
  • 6:19 FRES – Romello Harris 27-yard run (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 72–13. Drive: 3 plays, 45 yards, TOP 1:34
  • 2:40 FRES – Saevion Johnson 1-yard run (Asa Fuller kick), Bulldogs 79–13. Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, TOP 3:34
Passing
  • IDHO – Colton Richardson, 3–10, 106 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion, 19–26, 207 yards
Rushing
  • IDHO – Isaiah Saunders, 24 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
  • FRES – Romello Harris, 4 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
  • IDHO – Jeff Cotton, 4 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson, 6 receptions, 118 yards

Junior defensive back Jaron Bryant was named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week after returning two blocked field goals for touchdowns.[17]

At Minnesota

Fresno State Bulldogs at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 0 0 7714
Golden Gophers 7 3 01121

at TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

  • Date: September 8, 2018
  • Game time: 6:40 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 38,280
  • Referee: Mark Kluczynski
  • TV announcers (FS1): Eric Collins and Ben Leber
  • Winfield's late pick helps Minnesota beat Fresno St. 21–14,[18] Game Book[19]
Game information
First Quarter
  • MINN – Seth Green 1-yard run (Emmit Carpenter Kick), 2:46. Golden Gophers 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:17.
Second Quarter
  • MINN – Emmit Carpenter 53-yard field goal, 0:58. Golden Gophers 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:25.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Jared Rice 1-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:20. Golden Gophers 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards. 1:13.
Fourth Quarter
  • MINN – Emmit Carpenter 50-yard field goal, 9:43. Golden Gophers 13–7. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yard, 5:37.
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 45-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:20. Bulldogs 14–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.
  • MINN – Seth Green 3-yard run (Two-point conversion), 3:28. Golden Gophers 21–14. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:52.
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 23/32, 205 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • MINN – Zack Annexstad – 16/26, 175 yards
Rushing
  • FRES – Jordan Mims – 10 rushes, 41 yards
  • MINN – Bryce Williams – 25 rushes, 87 yards
Receiving
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 6 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD
  • MINN – Rashod Bateman – 5 receptions, 78 yards

At UCLA

Fresno State Bulldogs at UCLA Bruins
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 13 3 15738
Bruins 0 7 7014

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 1-yard run, 10:03. Bulldogs 6–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:57.
  • FRES – Kyle Riddering 10-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 3:41. Bulldogs 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:52.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 28-yard field goal, 14:17. Bulldogs 16–0. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:02.
  • UCLA – Theo Howard 45-yard pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson (J.J. Molson Kick), 9:44. Bulldogs 16–7. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 1:38.
Third Quarter
  • UCLA – Bolo Olorunfunmi 2-yard run (J.J. Molson Kick), 12:59. Bulldogs 16–14. Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 1:09.
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 1-yard run (Two-point conversion), 6:29. Bulldogs 24–14. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:16.
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 1-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 3:43. Bulldogs 31–14. Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:20.
Fourth Quarter
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 2-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 13:04. Bulldogs 38–14. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:12.
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 22/33, 270 yards, 1 TD
  • UCLA – Dorian Thompson-Robinson – 10/24, 151 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
  • FRES – Jordan Mims – 21 rushes, 85 yards
  • UCLA – Dorian Thompson-Robinson – 8 rushes, 49 yards
Receiving
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 8 receptions, 85 yards
  • UCLA – Theo Howard – 4 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

Toledo

Toledo Rockets at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Rockets 7 6 01427
Bulldogs 7 21 21049

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

  • Date: September 29, 2018
  • Game time: 7:32 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 74 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 33,401
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens and Kirk Morrison
  • McMaryion accounts for 5 TDs, Fresno St. beats Toledo 49–27,[22] Game Book[23]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Jordan Mims 4-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:27. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:41.
  • TOL – Shakif Seymour 19-yard pass from Mitchell Guadagni (Jameson Vest Kick), 4:59. Tie 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:20.
Second Quarter
  • TOL – Jameson Vest 46-yard field goal, 13:08. Rockets 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:30.
  • TOL – Jameson Vest 43-yard field goal, 10:22. Rockets 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 2:08.
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 7-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:33. Bulldogs 14–13. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 1:43.
  • FRES – Kyle Riddering 2-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 4:24. Bulldogs 21–13. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:27.
  • FRES – Jordan Mims 47-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 2:26. Bulldogs 28–13. Drive: 1 play, 47 yards, 0:08.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 12-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 12:06. Bulldogs 35–13. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:54.
  • FRES – Mykal Walker 38-yard interception return (Asa Fuller Kick), 10:22. Bulldogs 42–13. Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:35.
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 6-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 2:48. Bulldogs 49–13. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:19.
Fourth Quarter
  • TOL – Jon'Vea Johnson 54-yard pass from Eli Peters (Jameson Vest Kick), 6:50. Bulldogs 49–20. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 1:41.
  • TOL – Jon'Vea Johnson 25-yard pass from Eli Peters (Jameson Vest Kick), 2:42. Bulldogs 49–27. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:18.
Passing
  • TOL – Eli Peters – 10/21, 179 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 24/31, 368 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
  • TOL – Mitchell Guadagni – 8 rushes, 55 yards
  • FRES – Jordan Mims – 15 rushes, 59 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
  • TOL – Jon'Vea Johnson – 6 receptions, 112 yards, 2 TD
  • FRES – Jordan Mims – 6 receptions, 126 yards, 1 TD

At Nevada

Fresno State Bulldogs at Nevada Wolf Pack
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 0 7 7721
Wolf Pack 0 3 003

at Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada

  • Date: October 6, 2018
  • Game time: 7:35 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Rainy, 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,367
  • Referee: Steve Baron
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Corey and Rene Ingoglia
  • McMaryion, Rivers help Fresno State beat Nevada 21–3,[24] Game Book[25]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 19-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 13:11. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:36.
  • NEV – Ramiz Ahmed 41-yard field goal, 8:00. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52.
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 2-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 10:20. Bulldogs 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36.
Fourth Quarter
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 27-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:28. Bulldogs 21–3. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 2:13.
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 20/28, 241 yards, 2 TD
  • NEV – Cristian Solano – 22/43, 195 yards, 3 INT
Rushing
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 5 rushes, 12 yards, 1 TD
  • NEV – Cristian Solano – 23 rushes, 71 yards
Receiving
  • FRES – Jared Rice – 3 receptions, 98 yards
  • NEV – Kaleb Fossum – 12 receptions, 97 yards

Wyoming

Wyoming Cowboys at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 3 0 003
Bulldogs 6 7 14027

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

  • Date: October 13, 2018
  • Game time: 7:33 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 28,501
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens and Kirk Morrison
  • McMaryion accounts for 4 TDs, Fresno St. beats Wyoming 27–3,[26] Game Book[27]
Game information
First Quarter
  • WYO – Cooper Rothe 44-yard field goal, 11:14. Cowboys 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:46.
  • FRES – Jared Rice 35-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, 7:05. Bulldogs 6–3. Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:45.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 1-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:52. Bulldogs 13–3. Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 5:48.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – David Tangipa 3-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 9:20. Bulldogs 20–3. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 2:27.
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 6-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 3:11. Bulldogs 27–3. Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 3:29.
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • WYO – Tyler Vanderwaal – 12/32, 117 yards, 1 INT
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 22/32, 287 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
  • WYO – Nico Evans – 18 rushes, 58 yards
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 7 rushes, 53 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
  • WYO – Raghib Ismail – 2 receptions, 46 yards
  • FRES – Jared Rice – 7 receptions, 94 yards, 1 TD

At New Mexico

Fresno State Bulldogs at New Mexico Lobos
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 10 14 14038
Lobos 0 7 007

at Dreamstyle Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Date: October 20, 2018
  • Game time: 5:32 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 16,708
  • Referee: Reggie Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens and Kirk Morrison
  • McMaryion leads Fresno State past New Mexico 38–7,[28] Game Book[29]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 30-yard field goal, 2:48. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:10.
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 16-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:18. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:04.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 1-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 3:29. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 26 yards, 4:38.
  • UNM – Elijah Lilly 16-yard pass from Sheriron Jones (Andrew Shelley Kick), 0:57. Bulldogs 17–7. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:24.
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 34-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:36. Bulldogs 24–7. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:21.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 15-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:32. Bulldogs 31–7. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:28.
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 23-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 3:58. Bulldogs 38–7. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:00.
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 20/30, 280 yards, 3 TD
  • UNM – Sheriron Jones – 15/32, 147 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 11 rushes, 48 yards, 2 TD
  • UNM – Tyrone Owens – 19 rushes, 83 yards
Receiving
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 8 receptions, 149 yards, 2 TD
  • UNM – Anselem Umeh – 2 receptions, 44 yards

Hawaii

51st rivalry meeting: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 3 10 0720
Bulldogs 14 23 10350

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

  • Date: October 27, 2018
  • Game time: 7:40 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 33,659
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave LaMont, Ray Bentley, and Olivia Dekker
  • McMaryion energizes Fresno St. in 50–20 win over Hawaii,[30] Game Book[31]
Game information
First Quarter
  • HAW – Ryan Meskell 43-yard field goal, 10:26. Rainbow Warriors 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 4:43.
  • FRES – Jared Rice 19-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 4:43. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 2:42.
  • FRES – Jamire Jordan 49-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:37. Bulldogs 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:20.
Second Quarter
  • HAW – JoJo Ward 50-yard pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick), 14:30. Bulldogs 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:01.
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 76-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 14:11. Bulldogs 21–10. Drive: 1 play, 76 yards, 0:12.
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 22-yard field goal, 8:57. Bulldogs 24–10. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:11.
  • HAW – Ryan Meskell 28-yard field goal, 4:35. Bulldogs 24–13. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:22.
  • FRES – Jordan Mims 21-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion, 0:58. Bulldogs 30–13. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:29.
  • FRES – Jamire Jordan 100-yard return of missed field goal (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:00. Bulldogs 37–13. Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 0:53.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 32-yard field goal, 9:49. Bulldogs 40–13. Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 5:05.
  • FRES – Derrion Grim 6-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:45. Drive: 4 plays, 16 yards, 0:45.
Fourth Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 21-yard field goal, 13:36. Bulldogs 50–13. Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 1:27.
  • HAW – Devan Stubblefield 27-yard pass from Jeremy Moussa (Ryan Meskell Kick), 1:43. Bulldogs 50–20. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:42.
Passing
  • HAW – Cole McDonald – 17/28, 225 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 21/32, 284 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
  • HAW – Cole McDonald – 12 rushes, 62 yards
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 11 rushes, 125 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
  • HAW – JoJo Ward – 3 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 8 receptions, 102 yards

At UNLV

No. 20 Fresno State Bulldogs at UNLV Rebels
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 20 Bulldogs 7 10 171448
Rebels 0 0 033

at Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, Nevada

  • Date: November 3, 2018
  • Game time: 7:32 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,276
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Aaron Murray, and Amanda Balonis
  • McMaryion, No. 20 Fresno State defense roll past UNLV,[32] Game Book[33]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Jamire Jordan 12-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 10:39. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:35.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 2-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 14:55. Bulldogs 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:05.
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 35-yard field goal, 0:36. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 2:10.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Kyle Riddering 9-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 10:45. Bulldogs 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:09.
  • FRES – Josh Hokit 5-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:22. Bulldogs 31–0. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:07.
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 47-yard field goal, 4:42. Bulldogs 34–0. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:32.
Fourth Quarter
  • FRES – Derrion Grim 10-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 14:54. Bulldogs 41–0. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:04.
  • UNLV – Evan Pantels 28-yard field goal, 10:13. Bulldogs 41–3. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 4:34.
  • FRES – Saevion Johnson 2-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:14. Bulldogs 48–3. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 1:59.
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 26/35, 274 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • UNLV – Max Gilliam – 14/30, 98 yards, 1 INT
Rushing
  • FRES – Saevion Johnson – 3 rushes, 47 yards, 1 TD
  • UNLV – Charles Williams – 16 rushes, 121 yards
Receiving
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 8 receptions, 97 yards
  • UNLV – Brandon Presley – 4 receptions, 48 yards

At Boise State

Battle for the Milk Can: No. 16 Fresno State Bulldogs at Boise State Broncos
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 16 Bulldogs 0 10 7017
Broncos 3 0 71424

at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho

  • Date: November 9, 2018
  • Game time: 8:25 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 35 °F (2 °C)
  • Game attendance: 33,118
  • Referee: Cooper Castleberry
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens and Kirk Morrison
  • Rypien leads Boise State past No. 16 Fresno State 24–17,[34] Game Book[35]
Game information
First Quarter
  • BSU – Haden Hoggarth 35-yard field goal, 6:37. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:05.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 3-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 14:12. Bulldogs 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:51.
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 47-yard field goal, 0:00. Bulldogs 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 1:14.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 1-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 11:42. Bulldogs 17–3. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:18.
  • BSU – Alexander Mattison 7-yard run (Haden Hoggarth Kick), 5:56. Bulldogs 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:40.
Fourth Quarter
  • BSU – Alexander Mattison 1-yard run (Haden Hoggarth Kick), 14:57. Tie 17–17. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:16.
  • BSU – Khalil Shakir 49-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick), 9:22. Broncos 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 2:31.
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 24/35, 283 yards, 1 TD
  • BSU – Brett Rypien – 24/29, 269 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
  • FRES – Jordan Mims – 8 rushes, 47 yards
  • BSU – Alexander Mattison – 30 rushes, 144 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 8 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD
  • BSU – A. J. Richardson – 5 receptions, 66 yards

San Diego State

Battle for the Old Oil Can: San Diego State Aztecs at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Aztecs 7 7 0014
Bulldogs 7 3 7623

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

  • Date: November 17, 2018
  • Game time: 7:39 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 36,123
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Aaron Murray, and Cameron Worrell
  • Fresno St. beats SDSU 23–14, clinches berth in MW title game,[36] Game Book[37]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Jamire Jordan 86-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 12:08. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 94 yards, 1:11.
  • SDSU – Fred Trevillion 75-yard pass from Christian Chapman (John Baron Kick), 6:21. Tie 7–7. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:12.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 25-yard field goal, 6:47. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:12.
  • SDSU – Fred Trevillion 70-yard pass from Ryan Agnew (John Baron Kick), 6:29. Aztecs 14–10. Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:11.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 2-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 10:56. Bulldogs 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:04.
Fourth Quarter
  • FRES – Jordan Mims 1-yard run, 12:40. Bulldogs 23–14. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:36.
Passing
  • SDSU – Christian Chapman – 4/13, 126 yards, 1 TD
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 17/24, 267 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
  • SDSU – Juwan Washington – 18 rushes, 38 yards
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 22 rushes, 78 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
  • SDSU – Fred Trevillion – 4 receptions, 189 yards, 2 TD
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 10 receptions, 141 yards

San Jose State

Battle for the Valley Trophy: San Jose State Spartans at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 01313
Bulldogs 0 3 141431

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

  • Date: November 24, 2018
  • Game time: 4:02 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 26,162
  • Referee: Kevin Boltmann
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Jay Alter and Ray Bentley
  • Johnson, Fresno State beat San Jose State 31–13,[38] Game Book[39]
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 32-yard field goal, 0:03. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 4:04.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Jordan Mims 1-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 5:30. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 1:49.
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson 31-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 0:32. Bulldogs 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:11.
Fourth Quarter
  • SJSU – Malike Roberson 73-yard pass from Michael Carrillo (Bryce Crawford Kick), 14:47. Bulldogs 17–7. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:45.
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 18-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 11:59. Bulldogs 24–7. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:39.
  • FRES – Arron Mosby 95-yard interception return (Asa Fuller Kick), 4:08. Bulldogs 31–7. Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 1:21.
  • SJSU – Tre Walker 4-yard pass from Michael Carrillo, 1:24. Bulldogs 31–13. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 2:34.
Passing
  • SJSU – Michael Carrillo – 24/41, 302 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 20/29, 317 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
  • SJSU – Tyler Nevens – 9 rushes, 50 yards
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 17 rushes, 92 yards
Receiving
  • SJSU – Tre Walker – 11 receptions, 116 yards, 1 TD
  • FRES – KeeSean Johnson – 7 receptions, 173 yards, 1 TD

At Boise State (Mountain West Championship Game)

Mountain West Championship Game: No. 25 Fresno State Bulldogs at No. 19 Boise State Broncos
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
No. 25 Bulldogs 7 3 30619
No. 19 Broncos 7 0 06316

at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho

  • Date: December 1, 2018
  • Game time: 5:50 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Rainy, 36 °F (2 °C)
  • Game attendance: 23,662
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, and Todd McShay
  • No. 24 Fresno State outlasts No. 19 Boise State in snow,[40] Game Book[41]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Michiah Quick 15-yard pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick), 9:03. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 1:08.
  • BSU – Sean Modster 10-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick), 1:56. Tie 7–7. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:07.
Second Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 44-yard field goal, 3:20. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 3:32.
Third Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 38-yard field goal, 11:07. Bulldogs 13–7. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:53.
Fourth Quarter
  • BSU – Alexander Mattison 34-yard run, 8:01. Tie 13–13. Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 3:09.
Overtime
  • BSU – Haden Hoggarth 23-yard field goal. Broncos 16–13. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards.
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 1-yard run. Bulldogs 19–16. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards.
Passing
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 20/32, 170 yards, 1 TD
  • BSU – Brett Rypien – 15/31, 125 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 17 rushes, 63 yards, 1 TD
  • BSU – Alexander Mattison – 40 rushes, 200 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
  • FRES – Michiah Quick – 3 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD
  • BSU – Sean Modster – 4 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Arizona State (Las Vegas Bowl)

Las Vegas Bowl: No. 19 Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Bulldogs 10 7 7731
Sun Devils 7 10 3020

at Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, Nevada

  • Date: December 15, 2018
  • Game time: 12:36 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 37,146
  • Referee: Charles Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ABC): Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, and Tom Rinaldi
  • Rivers, Fresno State top Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl,[42] Game Book[43]
Game information
First Quarter
  • FRES – Asa Fuller 39-yard field goal, 7:02. Bulldogs 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:43.
  • FRES – Anthoula Kelly 70-yard interception return (Asa Fuller Kick), 4:58. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 2:04.
  • ASU – Kyle Williams 3-yard pass from Manny Wilkins (Brandon Ruiz Kick), 1:25. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:33.
Second Quarter
  • ASU – Eno Benjamin 17-yard run (Brandon Ruiz Kick), 12:43. Sun Devils 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:38.
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion 10-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 8:03. Bulldogs 17–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:40.
  • ASU – Brandon Ruiz 20-yard field goal, 0:51. Tie 17–17. Drive: 17 plays, 72 yards, 7:12.
Third Quarter
  • ASU – Brandon Ruiz 44-yard field goal, 5:33. Sun Devils 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 13 yards, 4:10.
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 68-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 1:00. Bulldogs 24–20. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 0:59.
Fourth Quarter
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers 5-yard run (Asa Fuller Kick), 5:19. Bulldogs 31–20. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:19.
Passing
  • ASU – Manny Wilkins – 19/31, 129 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • FRES – Marcus McMaryion – 15/29, 176 yards, 2 INT
Rushing
  • ASU – Eno Benjamin – 23 rushes, 118 yards, 1 TD
  • FRES – Ronnie Rivers – 24 rushes, 212 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
  • ASU – Brandon Aiyuk – 9 receptions, 61 yards
  • FRES – Dejonte O'Neal – 2 receptions, 42 yards

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
APRVRV—————RVRV2016RVRV251918
CoachesRVRV—RV—RVRVRVRV2317RV23232118
CFPNot released2323——2521Not released

Honors

Mountain West

Team Player Position Year
First Christian Cronk OL SR
First Mykal Walker DL JR
First Jeff Allison LB JR
First Tank Kelly DB SR
Second KeeSean Johnson WR SR
Second Jared Rice TE JR
Second Micah St. Andrew OL SR
Second JuJu Hughes DB JR
Second Mike Bell DB JR
Second Blake Cusick P JR
Honorable Jason Bryant DB JR
Honorable Jasad Haynes DL JR
Honorable George Helmuth LB SR
Honorable Marcus McMaryion QB SR

Jeff Allison is the defensive player of the year in the Mountain West Conference.

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Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
6 174 KeeSean Johnson WR Arizona Cardinals

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