Bulldog Stadium -- Fresno, Ca
Like UT, the Bulldogs are 2-1 and coming off a win. They topped UCLA 38-14 two weeks ago and did not play last week.
FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS (2-1)
➤➤ FSU’s only loss was a 21-14 setback at Minnesota. The Bulldogs held a 14-13 lead until UM pushed across the winning TD with 3:28 remaining.
➤➤ Marcus McMaryjon had a big day for Fresno State in its win over UCLA. The senior quarterback completed 22 of 33 passes for 270 yards and one TD. He also ran nine times for 16 yards and four touchdowns
➤➤ Sophomore Jordan Mims provided 85 yards on 21 carries. He is averaging 4.1 ypc and owns three touchdowns for the year.
➤➤ KeeSean Johnson and Jared Rice have combined for 33 catches 424 yards and two TDs.
➤➤ Fresno State and Toledo have met three times, with the former claiming victories in 2005 and 2008. UT prevailed in 2016.
➤➤ FSU was picked to win the Mountain West West Division.
➤➤ The Bulldogs rank No. 3 among FBS teams in takeaways (12), while Toledo is No. 3 in the FBS in turnovers lost (2 total; 1 interception, 1 fumble).
➤➤ Saturday’s contest will featue two of the nation’s best receivers in KeeSean Johnson (FSU) and Cody Thompson (UT). Johnson has 17 career receiving touchdowns, while Thompson owns 24.
➤➤ Fresno State returns 43 lettermen and 17 starters.
TOLEDO ROCKETS (2-1)
➤➤ The Rocket are at or near the top among MAC teams in a number of offensive categories. At 51.0 ppg, UT is well ahead of Buffalo (40.2 ppg).
➤➤ Toledo is second in total offense (465.7 ypg), third in rushing offense (185.0 ypg) and second in pass offense (280.7 ypg).
➤➤ Junior Mitchell Guadagni is first in pass efficiency for MAC QBs with at least 10 attempts and is third in passing yards per game (232.7 ypg). He is first in total offense (298.7 ypg).
➤➤ Toledo blocked its second punt Saturday. Both blocks were returned for touchdowns.
➤➤ A pair of Rocket receivers are tied for second in TD scoring. Diontae Johnson and Cody Thompson are averaging 10.0 ppg.
➤➤ Guadagni leads the team in rushes (34) and rushing yards (198 ypg, 5.8 ypc).
➤➤ Kicker Jameson Vest is now nine field goals away from tying the Toledo record of 68 held by Rusty Hanna.
➤➤ Eleven Rockets have double digit tackles for the year. Kahlil Robinson leads the way with 21 stops.