Fresno State Bulldogs at Washington State Cougars
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Fresno State wins Pac-12 debut, beats Washington State 26-6
Washington State (1-4), off to its worst start since the 2010 season, had a season-low 30 yards rushing and finished with 182 total yards. The Cougars, went into the game 130th out of 138 teams in the Bowl Subdivision in third-down conversions at 28.9% (13 of 45) this season, were 3 of 14 (21.4%) on third down against the Bulldogs.
Fresno State (4-1) has won four in a row since a 39-0 loss at then-No. 14 USC in the season opener.
Freeman, who finished with seven receptions for 61 yards, took a pitch from Jayden Mandal and outraced the defense to the right corner of the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown that gave Fresno State a 13-6 lead with 9:31 left in the third quarter.
Julius Gillick had an 8-yard rushing touchdown for the Bulldogs. Mandal finished 24-of-33 passing for 245 yards.
Manaki Watanabe made field goals from 27, 22, 31 and 33 yards, the last of which capped the scoring with 3:15 left. His 33-yard attempt midway through the third quarter was blocked by Damarjhe Lewis.
Caden Pinnick was 21-of-34 passing for 152 yards with an interception for Washington State.
Fresno State running back Rayshon Luke left the game in the first quarter and did not return (concussion protocol).
Fresno State: Hosts No. 22 Boise State next Saturday.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Cougars 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on USA Net.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:01 | Manaki Watanabe 27 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 9:27 | Jack Stevens 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:06 | Manaki Watanabe 22 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Jack Stevens 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:41 | Josiah Freeman 3 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 11:00 | Manaki Watanabe 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 3:54 | Julius Gillick 8 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 3:15 | Manaki Watanabe 33 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 FRES |
 WSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 9 |
| 6-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 375 | Total Yards | 182 |
| 245 | Passing | 152 |
| 24/33 | Comp/Att | 21/34 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 4.5 |
| 130 | Rushing | 30 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 24 |
| 3.7 | Yards per rush | 1.3 |
| 6-46 | Penalties | 7-49 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 35:59 | Possession | 24:01 |
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