Washington State Cougars Face Off Against Fresno State Bulldogs in Highly Anticipated College Football Matchup

The Washington State Cougars and the Fresno State Bulldogs clashed in a thrilling college football matchup on October 12, 2024, at Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, California. The game, broadcast on FS1, pitted two teams with strong seasonal performances against each other.

Washington State, led by quarterback John Mateer, entered the game with a 4-1 record. Mateer has been a standout performer, throwing for 1429 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, while also contributing 453 yards on the ground with 5 rushing touchdowns.

Fresno State, with a 3-2 record, relied on quarterback Mikey Keene, who has thrown for 1356 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. The Bulldogs also looked to running back Malik Sherrod, who has 196 yards on 60 carries with 4 touchdowns.

The Cougars were favored to win by 3.5 points, with the total score set at 61.5 points. The game was expected to be a high-scoring affair, given the offensive prowess of both teams. Washington State averages 41.8 points per game, while Fresno State averages 31.2 points per game.

The matchup highlighted key players such as Kyle Williams of Washington State, who has 464 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, and Mac Dalena of Fresno State, who has 501 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.