FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Saturday, when Fresno State travels to play Boise State, the Milk Can is on the line.
“Something about this one,” said Bulldog junior defensive lineman Jahzon Jacks. “Just looking at it, I’m ready to go right now.”
The last player to carry the trophy off the field was running back Malik Sherrod and it followed the game of his career. Back in 2023, he had 255 all-purpose yards against the Broncos, including a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown.
When interim head coach Tim Skipper wasn’t retained, Sherrod traded his Fresno red for Boise blue but he’s not the first to switch sides. Back in 2021, linebacker Tyson Maeva, a former Bronco team captain, was brought to the Valley by Kalen DeBoer.
Sherrod played for Fresno State from 2020-2023 but followed his running back coach, James Montgomery, from Fresno to Boise this past offseason.
“We don’t recruit a lot of transfers,” BSU head coach Spencer Danielson told Action News in July. “We try and recruit the right ones so when Jamo had a relationship with him when he was in the portal, knew him, knew his character, knew who he was – that was a huge advantage in bringing him to the blue.”
Sherrod’s ex-teammates say they’re excited to match up against him. “We went to practice, we competed every day at practice so let’s do it on the big stage,” said Jacks.
On Fresno State’s schedule, there’s no stage bigger than their game with the Broncos.
“We’ve had battles back and forth,” Danielson said. “Last time we played Fresno State, they beat us [37-30].”
By his standards, it’s been a quiet year for the senior. Through eight games, Sherrod has rushed for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bulldogs are struggling to find their own run game. In their last game against the Aztecs, the team rushed for just 45 total yards.
“Believe me, Boise State, they ain’t going to feel sorry for the Bulldogs,” said head coach Matt Entz.
This week, Sherrod told Bronco Nation News that he’s ready to suit up against his former squad.
“It’s all love over there, but with this week coming up, let’s just say the friendships are a little shaky right now,” he said. “I’ve gotten on the phone with a couple of guys from Fresno and the smack talk has started. But we’re all excited to get out there and play together.”
Kickoff from Albertson’s Stadium is set for 12:30 PM.
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