This time around, the Bulldogs\u2019 offense needs to be productive, especially in front of the home crowd at Valley Children\u2019s Stadium.<\/p>\n
Fresno State\u2019s lack of a passing and running game was evident against the Trojans.<\/p>\n
Both aspects need to get going against Sacramento State, which is coming off a 52-0 victory over Mississippi State. The Hornets will be no pushover.<\/p>\n
History will be on Fresno State\u2019s side. The Bulldogs are 5-0 against Sacramento State, with the last meeting coming in 2024 when Fresno State won 46-30.<\/p>\n
DraftKings<\/a> favors the Bulldogs by 17.5 points, with the over\/under set at 45.5 points.<\/p>\n Prediction<\/p>\n Fresno State cannot afford to come out of the gates struggling as it did against USC. Otherwise, the boo birds will be heard inside the stadium.<\/p>\n The Bulldogs\u2019 offense needs to come to life and avoid costly mistakes. Perhaps Fresno State learned a lesson against the stronger Trojans.<\/p>\n The Hornets will come into this game with plenty of confidence, but Fresno State should come out on top, especially with a strong defense. The Bulldogs will be without safety Ryan Wilson<\/a>, who is out for the season, but they should still have enough defensively to contain Sacramento State.<\/p>\n Fresno State needs a fast start, and if its offense can find a rhythm, the Bulldogs should have little trouble securing their first victory of the season.<\/p>\n Prediction: Fresno State 34, Sacramento State 13<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n Anthony Galaviz<\/a><\/p>\n The Fresno Bee<\/p>\n Anthony Galaviz writes about breaking news\/sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He\u2019s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology.\u00a0
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