San Diego State Aztecs at Fresno State Bulldogs
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Fresno State hosts San Diego State in MWC matchup
San Diego State (5-1) at Fresno State (5-2), Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
San Diego State by 3.5. Against the spread: San Diego State 5-1, Fresno State 3-4.
How to watch: Fox Sports 1
Key stats
San Diego State Offense
Overall: 369.2 yards per game (79th in FBS)
Passing: 189.5 yards per game (105th)
Rushing: 179.7 yards per game (47th)
Scoring: 30.7 points per game (52nd)
San Diego State Defense
Overall: 261.3 yards per game (9th in FBS)
Passing: 161.2 yards per game (14th)
Rushing: 100.2 yards per game (21st)
Scoring: 12.2 points per game (5th)
Fresno State Offense
Overall: 381.9 yards per game (71st in FBS)
Passing: 218.3 yards per game (80th)
Rushing: 163.6 yards per game (58th)
Scoring: 29.3 points per game (66th)
Fresno State Defense
Overall: 311.9 yards per game (27th in FBS)
Passing: 190.4 yards per game (36th)
Rushing: 121.4 yards per game (38th)
Scoring: 23.7 points per game (64th)
San Diego State is 6th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert on 26.6% of third downs.
Fresno State ranks 101st in the FBS with a -3 turnover margin, compared to San Diego State's 27th-ranked +4 margin.
Fresno State is 108th in FBS in red zone offense, scoring on 77.8% of trips. San Diego State's red zone defense ranks 7th at 71.4%.
Team leaders
San Diego State
Passing: Jayden Denegal, 1,100 yards, 7 TDs, 2 INTs, 65.9 completion percentage
Rushing: Lucky Sutton, 526 yards on 104 carries, 6 TDs
Receiving: Jordan Napier, 556 yards on 37 catches, 2 TDs
Fresno State
Passing: E.J. Warner, 1,486 yards, 10 TDs, 9 INTs, 68.8 completion percentage
Rushing: Bryson Donelson, 388 yards on 87 carries, 3 TDs
Receiving: Josiah Freeman, 300 yards on 24 catches, 4 TDs
Last game
San Diego State defeated Nevada 44-10 on Saturday, Oct. 11. Denegal led San Diego State with 205 yards on 14-of-17 passing (82.4%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball four times for 41 yards. Sutton carried the ball 16 times for 76 yards and scored one touchdown. Napier had five receptions for 110 yards.
Fresno State fell 49-21 to Colorado State on Friday, Oct. 10. Warner led Fresno State with 350 yards on 28-of-49 passing (57.1%) for three touchdowns and three interceptions. Brandon Ramirez carried the ball seven times for 41 yards. Freeman had seven receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns.
Next game
San Diego State hosts Wyoming on Nov. 1. Fresno State plays at Boise State on Nov. 1.
How To Watch
How can I watch San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Aztecs at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on FS1.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 SDSU |
 FRES |
|
|---|---|---|
| 30.7 | Points Per Game | 29.3 |
| 369.2 | Total Yards | 382.9 |
| 189.0 | Yards Passing | 218.3 |
| 180.2 | Yards Rushing | 164.6 |
| 12.2 | Points Allowed Per Game | 23.7 |
| 259.7 | Yards Allowed | 311.9 |
| 164.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 190.4 |
| 95.7 | Rush Yards Allowed | 121.4 |
Game Information
Location: Fresno, CA -
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