The Fresno State Bulldogs and Sacramento State Hornets will meet on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Valley Children’s Stadium.
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When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, California
TV: CBS Sports Network
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Fresno State Schedule
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Fresno State Offensive Insights
Fresno State racked up just 0.5 fewer points per game (25.8) than Sacramento State allowed (26.3) last year.
The Bulldogs were 6-0 overall last season when the team put up more than 26.3 points.
The Bulldogs averaged just 14.0 fewer yards per game (352.9) than the Hornets allowed per matchup (366.9) last year.
When Fresno State totaled more than 366.9 yards last year, the team was 3-2.
Top Fresno State Players (2025)
In 13 games last year, Rayshon Luke scampered for 699 rushing yards and six touchdowns while averaging 6.4 YPC.
In 13 games played, E.J. Warner passed for 2,025 yards (202.5 yards per game) to go along with 13 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 69.4%.
Across 13 games last season, Josiah Freeman turned 91 targets into 52 receptions, 642 yards and six touchdowns.
Bryson Donelson produced 583 yards in the ground game (44.8 per game) with five touchdowns over the course of 13 games.
With 4.0 TFL and 88 tackles in 13 games, Jadon Pearson was a significant contributor on the defensive side of the ball.
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Sacramento State Schedule
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Sacramento State Offensive Insights
Sacramento State averaged 15.0 more points scored last season (33.8) than Fresno State allowed (18.8).
The Hornets were 5-0 overall when scoring over 18.8 points last season.
The Hornets had a 139.6-yard advantage in yards gained versus yards allowed last year compared to the Bulldogs (425.3 to 285.7).
Sacramento State’s record last year when it accumulated more than Fresno State’s season average in total yards conceded (285.7): 5-2.
Top Sacramento State Players (2025)
In 12 games last year, Rodney Hammond ran for 1,213 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging 6.5 yards per carry.
In 12 games, Cardell Williams passed for 1,622 yards (147.5 per game) to go along with 10 TDs, seven INTs, and a completion percentage of 62.9%.
Last year Ernest Campbell caught 37 balls via 40 targets for 755 yards and found the end zone eight times.
Damian Henderson II rushed for 565 yards (6.2 per carry) and five TDs in the ground attack.
Last season Koa Akui collected six interceptions in 12 games played.
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