Star wideout Jalen Royals and the Utah State Aggies (3-3) face the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-1) on Friday at 8:00 PM ET at Merlin Olsen Field At Maverik Stadium.
The Bulldogs last hit the field against the Wyoming Cowboys, and they fell short 24-19. The Aggies picked up a 44-24 victory last time out against the Colorado State Rams.
Mikey Keene finished with 218 yards on 23-35 passing (65.7%) in the Bulldogs’ last game, tossing one touchdown. Malik Sherrod rushed for 48 yards on 11 attempts. Jalen Moss posted 115 yards on nine receptions with one score.
For the Aggies in their last game, Cooper Legas completed 19 of 29 passing attempts (65.5%) and totaled 387 yards through the air, completing four touchdown passes but giving away two interceptions. Davon Booth had 14 rushing attempts and wound up with 141 yards and two touchdowns. Terrell Vaughn found paydirt once, and ended the contest with eight catches for 143 yards.
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Fresno State Players to Watch
- Keene has passed for 1,686 yards while completing 68.1% of his throws (158-of-232), with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions (281 yards per game).
- Elijah Gilliam has rushed for a team-leading 304 yards on 78 carries (50.7 yards per game) while scoring four touchdowns. He also averages 17.7 receiving yards per game, grabbing nine passes for 106 yards and one touchdown.
- Sherrod has run for 301 yards on 47 carries (60.2 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground this year.
- This season Erik Brooks has 35 catches and leads the team with 486 yards (81 per game) while scoring four touchdowns.
- Jaelen Gill has hauled in 33 catches for 359 yards (59.8 yards per game) and five touchdowns.
- Moss is averaging 59 yards per game, racking up 33 receptions for 354 yards and four touchdowns.
Utah State Players to Watch
- This season, Legas has recorded 975 passing yards (195 yards per game) while completing 78 of 113 passes (69% completion percentage), with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Booth has run for a team-high 395 yards on 62 attempts (65.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- So far this year Rahsul Faison has rushed for 259 yards on 34 carries (43.2 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Royals has 32 catches and paces his team with 522 receiving yards (87 ypg) while scoring seven touchdowns.
- Vaughn has added 47 catches for 494 yards and seven touchdowns this year. He puts up 82.3 receiving yards per game.
- Micah Davis is averaging 58.2 yards per game, racking up 16 receptions for 349 yards and four touchdowns.
Fresno State Recent Stat Leaders
- The Bulldogs’ defensive unit has been aided by Tim Grear Jr. in their last three games, who has collected .
- With seven tackles and one TFL, Gavriel Lightfoot has been a significant part of the Bulldogs’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- Keene has helped lead the Bulldogs’ defense in their last three games with seven tackles and one TFL in games.
- Tre Watson, as part of the Bulldogs’ defense, has recorded seven tackles and one TFL in their last three games.
Utah State Recent Stat Leaders
- As a key defensive contributor in the Aggies’ last three games, Ryan Marks has registered seven tackles and one TFL in games.
- For the Aggies in their last three contests, Ike Larsen has registered two interceptions to go with 22 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
- Robert Briggs has been doing his part on defense, amassing 22 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended in the Aggies’ last three contests.
- Al Ashford has collected 22 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended for the Aggies in their last three games.
Fresno State vs. Utah State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 56 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Fresno State | Utah State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 33.5 (29) | 38.2 (12) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.2 (34) | 32.2 (114) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (20) | 10 (101) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 12 (6) | 12 (6) |
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