A red tractor rolls into Valley Children’s Stadium as a new tradition for Fresno State games to lead the Bulldogs out onto the field. Fresno State played their first home game as a Pac-12 team against Sacramento State at Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
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College football fans have had different takes on Fresno State’s use of a tractor to lead the Bulldogs onto the field at Valley Children’s Stadium.
The purpose?
According to Fresno State, the red tractor is leading the way to create a “memorable entrance that celebrates the pride, passion and agricultural roots of the Central Valley.”
Fresno State also said the new entrance “will bring even more energy to the stadium while providing a uniquely Valley welcome for the Bulldogs.”
They are in a large farming community.
— Mark L. Howard, PhD (@sptfinphd) September 27, 2026
On an artificial turf field mind you. The irony…
— #1 Panthers DAWG (@RobGuy3) September 27, 2026
One fan suggested that the Nebraska Cornhuskers need to bring out a tractor, too.
More fans have concerns, too.
Bulldogs fans have embraced the tradition, cheering as the tractor leads the team onto the field.
As much as I hate Fresno, this entrance actually goes kinda hard honestly
— Boise State Hateman (@RealMuddBSU) September 27, 2026
That will continue when Boise State is at the stadium on Oct. 10.
This story was originally published September 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM.
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