Fresno State Bulldogs 2026 Preview
Fresno State are 0-1 in 2026. They went 9-4 (5-3 in the Pac-12). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Fresno State in 2026
- First season in new conference (Previously in Mountain West)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. There is a QB battle for the starting job between returner Jayden Mandal (DNP in 2025; 4-9, 0 TDs, 2 INTs in 2024) and Maryland transfer Khristian Martin (105 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs)
- Bryson Donelson returns at RB after a sophomore season of 600 yards and 5 TDs
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Josiah Freeman (642 yards, 6 TDs)
- Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 19 sacks in 2025 (T-27th in CFB)
- 2025 PPG/YPG: 23.3 ppg (90th out of 136), 341.0 ypg (95th out of 136)
- Returning seven starters on a defense that allowed 19.8 ppg (16th in CFB), with their top returner being CB Simeon Harris (54 tackles, 5 INTs - T-7th in CFB)
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Fresno State Bulldogs 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC | Away | L 0-39 |
| 2 | Sacramento State | Home | — |
| 3 | San Jose State | Away | — |
| 4 | Rice | Home | — |
| 5 | Washington State | Away | — |
| 6 | Boise State | Home | — |
| 7 | San Diego State | Away | — |
| 8 | Oregon State | Home | — |
| 9 | Utah State | Away | — |
| 10 | Texas State | Away | — |
| 11 | Colorado State | Home | — |
| 12 | San Diego State | Home | — |
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Fresno State Bulldogs betting FAQ
Fresno State Bulldogs play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against USC. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Fresno State is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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