Bulldogs Dominate San Jose State, Secure Fifth consecutive Bowl Berth with 41-14 Victory
FRESNO, Calif. -โฃ The Fresno State Bulldogs emphatically closed out their regular season with a commanding 41-14 win overโฃ rival San Jose State on โขSaturday, extending a historic run to a fifth consecutive bowl game – a feat not achieved as 2001-2005. The victory caps a โsuccessful season for the ‘Dogs and positions them to learn their postseason fate following next week’s conference championship games.
This marks a notable turning point for the program, signaling sustained success under current leadership and providing valuableโค exposure for theโข university and the Central Valley. The Bulldogs’ dominant performance against their long-time foe underscores their strength as a team and builds momentumโ heading into the bowl season, where โฃthay’ll aim โto add to their legacy.
Fresno State’s offense showcasedโค a powerful groundโ game, rushing for a season-high 259 yards on 53 carries. Senior โขElijah Gilliam led the charge with 92 yards and two โฃtouchdowns, while sophomore Brandonโ Ramirez contributed 47 yards โคand โa touchdown of his own. Thru the air, Josiahโข Freeman proved a key target, hauling in 76 yards, includingโ a 37-yard touchdown – his sixth of the season.
The Bulldogs’ special teams unit also โdelivered, โwith Dylanโ Lynchโค converting all four ofโค his field goal attempts from 33,โค 34, and two from 41 yards.
Defensively, Fresno State was relentless, interceptingโค San Jose State quarterbacks five times, bringing their season total to 19. Simeon Harris recorded twoโ interceptions, increasing โhis seasonโ tally to five, while Al’zillion Hamilton secured his fourth. Sophomore Ethan tierneyโฃ notched his first careerโค interception, and Jayden Davis, a junior from Bullard โคHigh, also added a pick to the Bulldogs’ remarkableโ defensive performance.
Despite the strong showing, the game wasn’t without its blemishes. The Bulldogs suffered โa fumble and an interception returned for a touchdown,โ resulting in 11 turnovers on the season.
The team now awaits the proclamation โขof their bowl destination, expected at the conclusion of next week’s conference championship contests.