{"id":110844,"date":"2025-12-28T07:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/110844\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T07:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T07:07:09","slug":"e-j-warner-throws-for-td-as-fresno-state-wins-arizona-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/110844\/","title":{"rendered":"E.J. Warner throws for TD as Fresno State wins Arizona Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) \u2014 E.J. Warner threw for 214 yards and a touchdown, Dylan Lynch kicked four field goals and Fresno State defeated Miami of Ohio 18-3 in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>On defense, Fresno State kept Miami out of the red zone the whole game, except for the RedHawks\u2019 opening possession when they reached the 15-yard line before Dom Dzioban kicked a 33-yard field goal for their only points of the game.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>After Miami\u2019s 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, son of Arizona Cardinals legend Kurt Warner, hit Richie Anderson III with a 2-yard touchdown pass. Looking for a 14-point lead, the Bulldogs went for two on the conversion, but Warner\u2019s pass failed, leaving the score at 15-3.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WIDE OPEN!<\/p>\n<p>E.J. Warner hits Richie Anderson III for the first TD of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theARIZONABOWL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@theARIZONABOWL<\/a> as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FresnoStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@FresnoStateFB<\/a> extends its lead. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OiyMOv4bmT\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/OiyMOv4bmT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheCW_Sports\/status\/2005068704477052958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>Warner completed 16 of 23 passes and was not intercepted. Josiah Freeman had 143 yards receiving on seven catches for Fresno State (9-4).<\/p>\n<p>Freshman Thomas Gotkowski was 6-of-22 passing for 72 yards for Miami (7-7). 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