Monday, August 31, 2026 8:19PM<\/p>\n
In this week’s Bulldog Breakdown, the voice of the Bulldogs, Paul Loeffler, joins Action News sports director Sydney Berger to preview the ‘Dogs upcoming matchup against USC.<\/p>\n
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Jayden Mandal has been named Fresno State’s starting quarterback as a new season begins this week.<\/p>\n
The second start for the Buchanan graduate in his four years with the Bulldogs will come against USC on Friday.<\/p>\n
The battle for the starting spot was between Mandal and Khristian Martin, who transferred from Maryland.<\/p>\n
“He’s done a tremendous job,” said head coach Matt Entz on Monday when making the announcement. “He had a really good Fall camp.”<\/p>\n
Entz also noted that timing, accuracy and taking care of the ball helped Mandal win the job.<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs are preparing for their first season in the revamped Pac-12 Conference.<\/p>\n
Kickoff is set for 6 pm at the Coliseum on Friday.<\/p>\n
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