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Fresno State Bulldogs Earn 12th Win with 31-20 Triumph Over Arizona State in 2018 Las Vegas Bowl

LAS VEGAS – For the first time in program history, Fresno State earned its 12th win in a single season, defeating Arizona State 31-20 at the 2018 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday afternoon at Sam Boyd Stadium. Sophomore running back Ronnie Rivers was named the game's Most Valuable Player after accounting for 286 all-purpose yards, the fourth-most in program history. He totaled 212 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 24 carries, while also posting 41 punt return yards and 33 receiving yards.

While Rivers accounted for nearly half of the Bulldogs' 436 yards of offense on the ground, senior quarterback Marcus McMaryion passed for 176 yards on 15-of-29 attempts while rushing for 41 yards. Having surrendered 230 yards and 17 points to Arizona State in the first half, the Bulldog defense shut down the explosive backfield duo of running back Eno Benjamin and quarterback Manny Wilkins in the second half as the Sun Devils gained only 63 yards and registered one field goal during the final 30 minutes.

Foxes to Host Reno 1868 FC in 2019 USL Championship Home Opener

FRESNO - The USL Championship unveiled its full slate of home openers for the 2019 season Friday with Los Zorros debuting in front of their home crowd on March 23rd against Reno 1868 FC at Chukchansi Park.

Fresno Football Club officially kicks off its second year in the USL Championship on March 9, when they play at first-year franchise New Mexico United. That match will take place at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque. The following weekend, March 16, Fresno will play at Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Official kickoff times will be announced in the near future.

Researchers Say Additional Rules for Player Safety Could Decrease College Football Fandom

AUBURN, Ala. - News of traumatic brain injuries and suicides among professional and college football players has made many question the violent nature of the game. Rule changes, such as the NCAA's targeting rule, have been imposed to promote player safety, and yet concussions continue to occur.

Using Auburn University's functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, machine, to study the brain functions of college football fans and non-football fans when they were exposed to violent imagery, a team of researchers suspect additional regulations that improve player safety and make the game less violent could impact fandom.

The BullDogs Kick Off Las Vegas Bowl Week

LAS VEGAS – After arriving Monday evening for the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Fresno State football team kicked off day one of its bowl week on the practice field and capped it with a trip to Maverick Helicopters for media availability followed by a surprise tour of the iconic Las Vegas strip on Tuesday.

The flow of bowl week will be a familiar schedule for the team having been slated for a Saturday contest. The 'Dogs will just have to navigate around the festivities in preparation for the game. Tuesday started with morning meetings followed by a two-hour practice on the campus of UNLV and the energy was high knowing what's in front of them. The 2018 Bulldogs are keyed in on locking up the first 12-win season in program history.

Football: Fresno State Set for Las Vegas Bowl Matchup Against Arizona State - Tickets On Sale Now

FRESNO – One day after winning its third Mountain West Championship, Fresno State accepted an invitation to the 2018 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs will face Arizona State, from the Pac-12 conference, for the fourth time in program history. The game is set for a 12:30 p.m. PT kickoff on Saturday, Dec. 15, and will be televised nationally from Sam Boyd Stadium on ABC.

Tickets to the Las Vegas Bowl are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets through Fresno State. They can be purchased HERE, or via the Bulldog ticket office (2650 E. Shaw Ave.) located on the Northeast corner of the Save Mart Center or by phone at 559-278-3647.