{"id":110814,"date":"2025-12-28T06:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T06:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/110814\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T06:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T06:43:10","slug":"fresno-state-18-3-miami-oh-dec-27-2025-game-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/110814\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresno State 18-3 Miami (OH) (Dec 27, 2025) Game Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

TUCSON, Ariz. — \u2014 E.J. Warner<\/a> threw for 214 yards and a touchdown, Dylan Lynch<\/a> kicked four field goals and Fresno State defeated Miami of Ohio 18-3 in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

On defense, Fresno State kept Miami out of the red zone the whole game, except for the RedHawks’ opening possession when they reached the 15-yard line before Dom Dzioban<\/a> kicked a 33-yard field goal for their only points of the game.<\/p>\n

The Bulldogs, one of 15 teams in FBS to keep their opponents under an average of 300 yards per game (293.5), allowed 192 yards.<\/p>\n

After Miami’s early field goal, Lynch made three of his 3-pointers in the second quarter, leading to a 9-3 halftime lead. That advantage held into the fourth quarter when Warner hit Richie Anderson III<\/a> with a 2-yard touchdown pass. Looking for a 14-point lead, the Bulldogs went for two on the conversion, but Warner’s pass failed, leaving the score at 15-3.<\/p>\n

Lynch added his fourth field goal, in five attempts, with 2:56 remaining. The 37-yarder was his long for the game as the other three were all from less than 30 yards.<\/p>\n

Fresno State, playing in its fifth consecutive bowl game, got the win for first-year coach Matt Entz. Miami, which also played in its fifth-straight bowl game, lost in its repeat appearance in the Arizona Bowl. The RedHawks defeated Colorado State 43-17 last year.<\/p>\n

Warner completed 16 of 23 passes and was not intercepted. Josiah Freeman<\/a> had 143 yards receiving on seven catches for Fresno State (9-4).<\/p>\n

Freshman Thomas Gotkowski<\/a> was 6-of-22 passing for 72 yards for Miami (7-7). He threw one interception.<\/p>\n

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