Game: Sacramento State vs Fresno State
Where: Fresno State, California
TV: Mountain West Network/ CBS 47
Streaming: Fubo TV with a free trial
Series Record: Fresno State Leads (4-0)
Websites:gobulldogs.com
Odds: – 15.5 Fresno State
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The Bulldogs look to secure their first victory of the 2024 season as they host Sacramento State in their home opener. This is the first time these two schools are meeting since 2024.
Keys to the game:
Finding Succes in the running game:
Fresno State had a total of nine rushing yards last week at Michgian. The Bulldogs won’t see another defensive line like Michgian this season. This week, they will face a defense that only gave up 60 yards on the ground to San Jose State. With star running back Malik Sherrod still nursing an ankle injury it will be interesting to see if true freshman Bryson Donelson gets more snaps today and if QB Joshua Wood will come in for certain packages. The Dogs must find early success on the ground to help open up this offense and keep the defense on their heels. This offense can’t be one-dimensional.
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Linebackers:
Like last week the Bulldogs will face another dual-threat QB. The Bulldogs backers played well last week when it came to containing the run, I expect more of the same this week. Fresno State has to make Sacramento State beat them through the air. Sacramento Quarterback Kaiden Bennett had 10 carries last week the Bulldogs have to contain him in the pocket, don’t let him extend plays have to force him to make tough throws. This game has Phoxien Jackson’s interception written all over it.
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Wide Receivers:
Outside of Jalen Moss, this group had a lot of miss connections with Quarterback Mikey Keene. I expect this game to be all about getting on the same page and building some chemistry with guys like Raylen Sharpe, Chedon James, and Nathan Acevedo. Josiah Freeman is still dealing with an injury that could sideline him for the second straight week. One of these guys has to be that extra X-factor outside of Moss. Sacramento’s defense does struggle against the pass, I expect a big game for Mikey Keene and this Receiver core.
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Predictions:
Both teams are coming in looking for their first win. Sacramento State is a team that won’t back down and play Fresno State very tough. They gave San Jose State a run for their money last week. The Bulldogs know they let a great opportunity slip away last week. The Dogs will come out ready to go and get off to a fast start. I think the Bulldogs will put Sacramento away in the early third quarter.
Hornets 13-42 Fresno State