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Bulldogs Bounce Back After Lights Flicker Out
13 Sep
Summary
- Fresno State overcame stadium lights outage and slow start.
- Quarterback Jayden Mandal threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns.
- The defense limited Sacramento State to 262 total yards.
The Fresno State Bulldogs demonstrated resilience and power in their recent nonconference matchup against Sacramento State. The game experienced unusual interruptions as stadium lights at Valley Children's Stadium inexplicably went dark on three separate occasions.
Despite an initial scoreless first quarter, mirroring the stadium's momentary power issues, the Bulldogs found their rhythm. Quarterback Jayden Mandal led the charge, completing 23 of 26 passes for 316 yards and accounting for three touchdowns. This performance marked a significant improvement following a prior loss.
Other key contributors included running back Bryson Donelson, who rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns, and receiver Josiah Freeman with six catches for 100 yards. The offensive line notably prevented any sacks, a stark contrast to previous struggles. Defensively, the Bulldogs limited Sacramento State to 262 total yards, with strong efforts from lineman Martin Owusu and defensive back Simeon Harris.
