Mikey Keene, Top Fresno State vs. Nevada Players to Watch – Week 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 24, 2023

Erik Brooks will lead the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-0) into their battle against the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-4) at Bulldog Stadium (CA) on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.

The Bulldogs last played against the Arizona State Sun Devils, and they won 29-0. The Wolf Pack lost in their last outing by a final score of 31-24 against the Kansas Jayhawks.

In that last outing for the Bulldogs, Mikey Keene completed 24 of 31 passing attempts (77.4%) and totaled 325 yards through the air, completing four touchdown passes. Malik Sherrod had 10 rushing attempts and wound up with 71 yards. Jalen Moss found paydirt once, and ended the contest with seven catches for 120 yards.

For the Wolf Pack in their last game, Brendon Lewis finished with 21 completions on 32 attempts (65.6%) for 151 yards while throwing one interception, plus 12 rushing attempts for 89 yards. Sean Dollars carried the ball 16 times for 42 yards. Isaiah Essissima snagged two passes for 67 yards.

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Fresno State Players to Watch

  • Keene leads the team with 1,199 passing yards (299.8 yards per game) and has a 66.9% completion percentage this year (109-of-163) while throwing 12 touchdowns with two interceptions.
  • Elijah Gilliam has churned out a team-best 255 rushing yards (63.8 per game) and four touchdowns. He has tacked on seven receptions for 96 yards (24 yards per game) and one TD.
  • Sherrod has rushed for 130 yards on 24 carries (43.3 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground this year.
  • Brooks has 31 catches, leading his team with 440 yards (110 ypg) while also scoring four touchdowns this season.
  • Jaelen Gill has hauled in 21 catches for 209 yards (52.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Moss has caught 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 51.5 yards per game this year.

Nevada Players to Watch

  • This year, Lewis has racked up 527 passing yards (131.8 yards per game) while going 63-for-101 (62.4% completion percentage) and throwing two interceptions. He has added 174 rushing yards on 40 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 43.5 yards per game.
  • Dollars has rushed for 157 yards on 48 carries (39.3 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
  • Jamaal Bell has 24 catches and paces his team with 222 receiving yards (55.5 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Spencer Curtis has tacked on 113 yards (on eight catches).
  • Dalevon Campbell has caught eight passes for 107 yards, averaging 26.8 yards per game this year.

Fresno State vs. Nevada Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Fresno State -25.5 -110 -110 50.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

Fresno State Nevada
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 38.8 (24) 17 (123)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 19 (40) 41.3 (127)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 2 (6) 7 (83)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 10 (7) 5 (76)

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