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Fresno State Bulldogs Claw Back to Defeat Nevada in Nail-Biter
5 Oct
Summary
- Fresno State defense forces 4 first-half turnovers
- E.J. Warner throws 2 TD passes to lead Bulldogs
- Fresno State holds on to win 20-17 for 5th straight victory
On Saturday, October 5th, 2025, the Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack in a close 20-17 victory. The Bulldogs' defense set the tone early, forcing four first-half turnovers to help Fresno State build a 20-3 lead at the break.
Quarterback E.J. Warner was the key for the Bulldogs, throwing two touchdown passes to Josiah Freeman and Dylan Lynch. The Fresno State offense also got a boost from Lynch's field goals of 21 and 38 yards in the second quarter.
However, Nevada refused to go down without a fight. Freshman quarterback Carter Jones led a spirited comeback, connecting with Dakota Thomas for a 15-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. Jones then hit Caleb Ramseur for a 17-yard score early in the fourth, making it a three-point game.
The Bulldogs' offense struggled in the second half, going three-and-out on their first four possessions. But Fresno State's defense held firm, and the offense finally put together a 15-play, 68-yard drive that ran out the clock and secured the victory.
With the win, Fresno State improves to 5-1 on the season and 2-0 in Mountain West Conference play, their best start in the league since 2018. The Bulldogs have now won five games in a row, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the conference.
