San Diego State at Fresno State

Saturday, September 29, 2012. Fresno State took the Oil Can from San Diego State

Fresno State beat San Diego State 52–⁠40. It was their 21st meeting; after it, San Diego State led the series 14–⁠7.

AwaySan Diego State9–⁠4 in 2012
40
HomeFresno State9–⁠4 in 2012
52

Final at Valley Children’s Stadium, FresnoAttendance 33,894

At kickoff
87°F, a few clouds, wind 7 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT), 5 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San Diego State21613040
Fresno State72910652

Standouts

  • PassingDerek Carr42 of 55, 536 yards, 5 TD, 2 INTFresno State
  • RushingRobbie Rouse21 carries, 70 yards, 2 TDFresno State
  • ReceivingRashad Evans10 catches, 100 yards, 3 TDFresno State
  • DefensePhillip Thomas2 INTFresno State

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Player stats

San Diego State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Katz13/2316023
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ryan Katz1389067
Adam Muema1364227
Walter Kazee133005
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ezell Ruffin240037
Brice Butler339121
Gavin Escobar133033
D.J. Shields31818
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Eric Pinkins1321
Leon McFadden1961

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Derek Carr42/5553652
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Robbie Rouse2170216
Derek Carr634012
Milton Knox1505
Dillon Root1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Josh Harper9120137
Davante Adams8102041
Rashad Evans10100351
Isaiah Burse584131
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Phillip Thomas200
Derron Smith1170

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

San Diego StateFresno State
339Total yards646
160Passing yards536
179Rushing yards110
7.0Yards per pass9.7
4.5Yards per rush3.5
14First downs32
4–⁠13Third downs5–⁠10
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠1
5Turnovers4
8–⁠68Penalties8–⁠55
26:52Possession31:56

Efficiency

San Diego StateFresno State
32%Success rate57%
0.07EPA per play0.16
1.16Explosiveness0.75
−0.03Rushing EPA0.11
0.20Passing EPA0.21
25%Passing-down success45%
−0.07First-down EPA0.03
−0.05Second-down EPA0.43
0.55Third-down EPA0.54
3%Havoc by its defense5%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Fresno State 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Fresno State end zoneSan Diego State end zoneQ1 San Diego StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ1 San Diego StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StateFumble, 1 playQ1 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 Fresno StatePick-six, 1 play (San Diego State scores)Q1 San Diego StateResult not recordedQ1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ1 San Diego StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 4 playsQ1 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 San Diego StateInterception, 3 playsQ2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 San Diego StateFumble, 4 playsQ2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 San Diego StateFumble, 8 playsQ2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 San Diego StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Fresno StateEnd of half, 6 playsQ3 Fresno StateFumble, 3 playsQ3 San Diego StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 Fresno StatePick-six, 6 plays (San Diego State scores)Q3 San Diego StateResult not recordedQ3 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ3 San Diego StateInterception, 2 playsQ3 Fresno StateField goal, 11 playsQ3 San Diego StateInterception, 7 playsQ4 Fresno StatePunt, 6 playsQ4 San Diego StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 San Diego StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 Fresno StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 San Diego StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Fresno StateEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Fresno State drives left to right, San Diego State right to left.
  1. Q1 San Diego StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  2. Q1 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 47 yards
  3. Q1 San Diego StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  4. Q1 Fresno StateFumble, 1 play, −5 yards
  5. Q1 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 38 yards
  6. Q1 Fresno StatePick-six, 1 play (San Diego State scores), 0 yards
  7. Q1 San Diego StateResult not recorded, 32 yards
  8. Q1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 73 yards
  9. Q1 San Diego StatePunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  10. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 4 plays, 2 yards
  11. Q1 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 61 yards
  12. Q1 Fresno StateTouchdown run, 8 plays, 86 yards
  13. Q2 San Diego StateInterception, 3 plays, 2 yards
  14. Q2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 1 play, 37 yards
  15. Q2 San Diego StateFumble, 4 plays, 16 yards
  16. Q2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 18 yards
  17. Q2 San Diego StateFumble, 8 plays, 32 yards
  18. Q2 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 42 yards
  19. Q2 San Diego StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 78 yards
  20. Q2 Fresno StateEnd of half, 6 plays, 48 yards
  21. Q3 Fresno StateFumble, 3 plays, 30 yards
  22. Q3 San Diego StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 55 yards
  23. Q3 Fresno StatePick-six, 6 plays (San Diego State scores), 75 yards
  24. Q3 San Diego StateResult not recorded, 96 yards
  25. Q3 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 78 yards
  26. Q3 San Diego StateInterception, 2 plays, 1 yard
  27. Q3 Fresno StateField goal, 11 plays, 60 yards
  28. Q3 San Diego StateInterception, 7 plays, 15 yards
  29. Q4 Fresno StatePunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  30. Q4 San Diego StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  31. Q4 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 45 yards
  32. Q4 San Diego StatePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  33. Q4 Fresno StatePunt, 4 plays, 13 yards
  34. Q4 San Diego StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 7 yards
  35. Q4 Fresno StateEnd of game, 2 plays, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter11 drives, then San Diego State 21, Fresno State 7
San Diego State Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Adam Muema rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 27, tackled by Derron Smith and Patrick Su’a.
15:002nd & 8 at own 27Adam Muema rush for no gain to the SDSt 27, tackled by Donavon Lewis and Tyeler Davison.
15:003rd & 8 at own 27Ryan Katz pass incomplete to N/A.
15:004th & 8 at own 27Seamus McMorrow punt for 50 yards, returned by Rashad Evans for 10 yards to the FrsSt 33, tackled by Chris Hokokian.
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 5 plays
13:251st & 10 at own 33Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 41 yards to the SDSt 26, tackled by Nat Berhe out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:251st & 10 at opp 26Derek Carr pass incomplete.
13:252nd & 10 at opp 26Robbie Rouse rush for 9 yards to the SDSt 17, tackled by Josh Gavert.
13:253rd & 1 at opp 17Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 3 yards to the SDSt 20, tackled by Cody Galea and Jordan Thomas.
13:254th & 4 at opp 20Derek Carr pass incomplete to Robbie Rouse.
San Diego State Punt, 3 plays
11:401st & 10 at own 20Walter Kazee rush for 4 yards to the SDSt 24, tackled by L.J. Jones.
11:402nd & 6 at own 24Walter Kazee rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 26, tackled by Travis Brown and Patrick Su’a.
11:403rd & 4 at own 26Ryan Katz pass incomplete to N/A.
11:404th & 4 at own 26Seamus McMorrow punt for 31 yards, downed at the FrsSt 43.
Fresno State Fumble, 1 play
10:081st & 10 at own 43Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Jordan Thomas, recovered by SDSt Josh Wade at the FrsSt 38.
San Diego State Touchdown run, 2 plays
10:081st & 10 at opp 38Ryan Katz pass complete to Ezell Ruffin for 37 yards to the FrsSt 1, tackled by L.J. Jones for a 1ST down.
10:081st & 0 at opp 1SAN DIEGO ST penalty 4 yard false start accepted.
9:231st & goal at opp 5Adam Muema rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 6, Fresno State 0
9:23Chance Marden extra point GOOD.San Diego State 7, Fresno State 0
9:23Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 74 yards for a touchback.
Fresno State Pick-six, 1 play (San Diego State scores)
9:151st & 10 at own 25Derek Carr pass intercepted by Eric Pinkins at the FrsSt 32, returned for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 13, Fresno State 0
9:15Chance Marden extra point GOOD.San Diego State 14, Fresno State 0
9:15Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 60 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 22 yards to the FrsSt 27, tackled by Chris Hokokian.
Fresno State Touchdown run, 8 plays
9:091st & 10 at own 27Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 5 yards to the FrsSt 22, tackled by Gabe Lemon and Josh Wade, FRESNO ST penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
9:091st & 15 at own 22Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 8 yards to the FrsSt 45, tackled by King Holder, SAN DIEGO ST penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted for a 1ST down.
9:091st & 10 at own 45Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 12 yards to the SDSt 43, tackled by Leon McFadden and Rene Siluano for a 1ST down.
9:091st & 10 at opp 43Robbie Rouse rush for 6 yards to the SDSt 37, tackled by Rene Siluano.
9:092nd & 4 at opp 37Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 26 yards to the SDSt 11, tackled by King Holder out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:091st & 10 at opp 11Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 2 yards to the SDSt 13, tackled by Sam Meredith and Josh Gavert.
9:092nd & 12 at opp 13FRESNO ST penalty false start declined.
9:092nd & 12 at opp 13Derek Carr rush for 12 yards to the SDSt 1, tackled by King Holder for a 1ST down.
9:091st & 0 at opp 1SAN DIEGO ST penalty offside defense declined.
6:501st & goal at opp 1Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 14, Fresno State 6
6:50Quentin Breshears extra point GOOD.San Diego State 14, Fresno State 7
6:50Garrett Swanson kickoff for 71 yards for a touchback.
San Diego State Punt, 5 plays
6:501st & 10 at own 25Walter Kazee rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 30, tackled by Derron Smith out-of-bounds.
6:502nd & 5 at own 30Walter Kazee rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 35, tackled by Patrick Su’a for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at own 35Ryan Katz pass complete to Walter Kazee for 5 yards to the SDSt 40, tackled by Travis Brown.
6:502nd & 5 at own 40Walter Kazee rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 43, tackled by Tristan Okpalaugo.
6:503rd & 2 at own 43Adam Muema rush for no gain to the SDSt 43, tackled by Donavon Lewis and Travis Brown.
6:504th & 2 at own 43SAN DIEGO ST penalty 5 yard false start on Eric Pinkins accepted.
6:504th & 7 at own 38Seamus McMorrow punt for 51 yards, returned by Rashad Evans for 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Rashad Evans at the FrsSt 12.
Fresno State Punt, 4 plays
3:521st & 10 at own 12Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 3 yards to the FrsSt 9, tackled by Eric Pinkins.
3:522nd & 13 at own 9Derek Carr pass incomplete to Robbie Rouse, hurried by Jordan Thomas, FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard personal foul accepted.
3:522nd & 18 at own 4Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard to the FrsSt 5, tackled by Josh Gavert.
3:523rd & 17 at own 5Derek Carr rush for 9 yards to the FrsSt 14 out-of-bounds.
3:524th & 8 at own 14Andrew Shapiro punt for 47 yards to the SDSt 39, no return.
San Diego State Touchdown run, 3 plays
2:141st & 10 at own 39Ryan Katz rush for 1 yard to the SDSt 40, tackled by Tyeler Davison.
1:392nd & 9 at own 40Timeout San Diego State, clock 01:39.
1:392nd & 9 at own 40Ryan Katz pass complete to Gavin Escobar for 33 yards to the FrsSt 27, tackled by Travis Brown for a 1ST down.
0:591st & 10 at opp 27Adam Muema rush for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 20, Fresno State 7
0:59Chance Marden extra point GOOD.San Diego State 21, Fresno State 7
0:59Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 68 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 17 yards to the FrsSt 14, tackled by Eric Pinkins and Pierre Romain.
Fresno State Touchdown run, 8 plays
0:591st & 10 at own 14Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 9 yards to the FrsSt 23, tackled by Jon Sanchez.
0:542nd & 1 at own 23Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 3 yards to the FrsSt 26, tackled by Gabe Lemon and Josh Wade for a 1ST down.
0:541st & 10 at own 26Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 6 yards to the FrsSt 32, tackled by Colin Lockett and Nat Berhe.
Q2 15:002nd & 4 at own 32Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 3 yards to the FrsSt 35, tackled by Nat Berhe.
Q2 15:003rd & 1 at own 35Milton Knox rush for 5 yards to the FrsSt 40, tackled by Vaness Harris for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & 10 at own 40Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 51 yards to the SDSt 9, tackled by Leon McFadden out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
Q2 15:001st & goal at opp 9Derek Carr pass complete to Victor Dean for 8 yards to the SDSt 1, tackled by Leon McFadden.
Q2 12:402nd & goal at opp 1Robbie Rouse rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 21, Fresno State 13
Q2 12:40Quentin Breshears extra point GOOD.San Diego State 21, Fresno State 14
Q2 12:40Garrett Swanson kickoff for 66 yards returned by Colin Lockett for 14 yards to the SDSt 13, tackled by Michael Harris and Charles Washington.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Fresno State 36, San Diego State 27
San Diego State Interception, 3 plays
12:331st & 10 at own 13Walter Kazee rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 15, tackled by Andy Jennings.
11:012nd & 8 at own 15Walter Kazee rush for no gain to the SDSt 15, tackled by Patrick Su’a.
11:013rd & 8 at own 15Ryan Katz pass intercepted by Derron Smith at the SDSt 44, returned for 17 yards to the SDSt 37, tackled by Walter Kazee, FRESNO ST penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 1 play
11:011st & 10 at opp 37Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 21, Fresno State 20
11:01Quentin Breshears extra point GOOD.Tied at 21
11:01Garrett Swanson kickoff for 63 yards returned by Colin Lockett for no gain to the SDSt 2.
San Diego State Fumble, 4 plays
10:571st & 10 at own 2Adam Muema rush for no gain to the SDSt 2, tackled by Travis Brown and Tyeler Davison.
10:572nd & 10 at own 2Ryan Katz pass complete to D.J. Shields for 8 yards to the SDSt 10 out-of-bounds.
10:573rd & 2 at own 10Adam Muema rush for 12 yards to the SDSt 22, tackled by Travis Brown and Phillip Thomas for a 1ST down.
10:571st & 10 at own 22Ryan Katz sacked by Andy Jennings for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Patrick Su’a at the SDSt 18.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 3 plays
9:151st & 10 at opp 18Robbie Rouse rush for 9 yards to the SDSt 9, tackled by Nick Tenhaeff.
9:152nd & 1 at opp 9Derek Carr pass incomplete to Josh Harper, broken up by Leon McFadden.
8:253rd & 1 at opp 9Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 27, San Diego State 21
8:25Quentin Breshears extra point MISSED.
8:25Garrett Swanson kickoff for 62 yards returned by Colin Lockett for 15 yards to the SDSt 18, tackled by Beau Fryer.
San Diego State Fumble, 8 plays
8:251st & 10 at own 18Adam Muema rush for 6 yards to the SDSt 24, tackled by Todd Hunt.
8:182nd & 4 at own 24Adam Muema rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 29, tackled by Sean Alston for a 1ST down.
8:181st & 10 at own 29Ryan Katz pass incomplete to Colin Lockett, broken up by L.J. Jones.
8:182nd & 10 at own 29Ryan Katz pass incomplete to Gavin Escobar.
6:553rd & 10 at own 29Timeout San Diego State, clock 06:55.
6:553rd & 10 at own 29Ryan Katz pass complete to Brice Butler for 10 yards to the SDSt 39, tackled by Sean Alston for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at own 39Ryan Katz rush for 18 yards to the FrsSt 43, tackled by Kyrie Wilson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at opp 43Walter Kazee rush for 2 yards to the FrsSt 41, tackled by Andy Jennings and Nikko Motta.
5:172nd & 8 at opp 41Adam Muema rush for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, forced by Andy Jennings, recovered by FrsSt Charles Washington at the 50 yard line.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
5:171st & 10 at the 50Derek Carr rush for 9 yards to the SDSt 41.
5:172nd & 1 at opp 41Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 4 yards to the SDSt 37, tackled by Josh Wade and Nat Berhe for a 1ST down.
5:171st & 10 at opp 37Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 14 yards to the SDSt 23, tackled by Nat Berhe and Vaness Harris for a 1ST down.
5:171st & 10 at opp 23Derek Carr pass incomplete to Rashad Evans.
5:172nd & 10 at opp 23SAN DIEGO ST penalty 15 yard pass interference on Rene Siluano accepted, no play.
5:171st & goal at opp 8Derek Carr pass incomplete to Isaiah Burse.
3:342nd & goal at opp 8Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 33, San Diego State 21
3:341st & 0 at opp 3FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted, no play.
3:34Quentin Breshears extra point GOOD.Fresno State 34, San Diego State 21
3:34Garrett Swanson kickoff for 58 yards returned by Colin Lockett for 15 yards to the SDSt 22, tackled by Beau Fryer.
San Diego State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
3:291st & 10 at own 22Ryan Katz pass complete to Ezell Ruffin for 3 yards to the SDSt 25, tackled by Tyeler Davison.
3:292nd & 7 at own 25Walter Kazee rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 28, tackled by Anthony Williams.
3:293rd & 4 at own 28Ryan Katz rush for 67 yards to the FrsSt 5, tackled by Derron Smith and L.J. Jones out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 0 at opp 5Timeout Fresno State, clock 01:59.
1:591st & goal at opp 5Walter Kazee rush for no gain to the FrsSt 5, tackled by Tyeler Davison.
1:172nd & goal at opp 5Ryan Katz pass complete to D.J. Shields for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 34, San Diego State 27
1:17Chance Marden extra point BLOCKED returned for 2-point defensive conversion by Charles Washington.
1:17Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 68 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 18 yards to the FrsSt 15, tackled by Derek Largent.
Fresno State End of half, 6 plays
1:171st & 10 at own 15Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 7 yards to the FrsSt 22, tackled by Josh Gavert.
1:122nd & 3 at own 22Derek Carr rush for 3 yards to the FrsSt 25 for a 1ST down.
1:121st & 10 at own 25Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 14 yards to the FrsSt 39, tackled by Josh Gavert for a 1ST down.
1:121st & 10 at own 39Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 1 yard to the FrsSt 40, tackled by Jake Fely.
0:132nd & 9 at own 40Timeout Fresno State, clock 00:13.
0:132nd & 9 at own 40Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 13 yards to the SDSt 47 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
0:131st & 10 at opp 47Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 10 yards to the SDSt 37, tackled by King Holder for a 1ST down.
Q3 15:00Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 73 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Fresno State 46, San Diego State 40
Fresno State Fumble, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 25Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 9 yards to the FrsSt 34, tackled by Vaness Harris.
15:002nd & 1 at own 34Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 21 yards to the SDSt 45, tackled by Gabe Lemon out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 45Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for no gain, fumbled, forced by Vaness Harris, recovered by SDSt Jake Fely at the SDSt 45.
San Diego State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
13:521st & 10 at own 45FRESNO ST penalty 15 yard pass interference on L.J. Jones accepted, no play.
13:521st & 10 at opp 40Adam Muema rush for 13 yards to the FrsSt 27, tackled by Derron Smith out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:521st & 10 at opp 27Ryan Katz pass complete to Brice Butler for 21 yards to the FrsSt 6, tackled by Sean Alston for a 1ST down.
13:521st & 0 at opp 6SAN DIEGO ST penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
13:521st & goal at opp 11Adam Muema rush for no gain to the FrsSt 11, tackled by Phillip Thomas.
13:522nd & goal at opp 11Ryan Katz pass complete to Colin Lockett for 3 yards to the FrsSt 8, tackled by Sean Alston out-of-bounds.
13:523rd & goal at opp 8Ryan Katz pass incomplete to Brice Butler.
11:264th & goal at opp 8Ryan Katz pass complete to Brice Butler for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 36, San Diego State 33
11:26Chance Marden extra point GOOD.Fresno State 36, San Diego State 34
11:26Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 60 yards returned by Isaiah Burse for 16 yards to the FrsSt 21, tackled by David Lamar.
Fresno State Pick-six, 6 plays (San Diego State scores)
11:191st & 10 at own 21Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 9 yards to the FrsSt 30, tackled by Nat Berhe out-of-bounds.
11:192nd & 1 at own 30Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 11 yards to the FrsSt 41, tackled by King Holder for a 1ST down.
11:191st & 10 at own 41Derek Carr pass incomplete to N/A.
11:192nd & 10 at own 41Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 24 yards to the SDSt 35, tackled by Eric Pinkins out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:191st & 10 at opp 35Derek Carr pass complete to Victor Dean for 31 yards to the SDSt 4, tackled by Josh Wade out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:371st & 0 at opp 4Timeout San Diego State, clock 09:37.
9:091st & goal at opp 4Derek Carr pass intercepted by Leon McFadden at the SDSt 4, returned for 96 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 40, Fresno State 36
9:09Ryan Katz pass attempt failed .
9:09Seamus McMorrow kickoff for 55 yards returned by Milton Knox for 12 yards to the FrsSt 22, tackled by Chris Hokokian and Pierre Romain.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
9:031st & 10 at own 22Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 11 yards to the FrsSt 33 for a 1ST down.
9:031st & 10 at own 33Derek Carr pass incomplete to N/A.
9:032nd & 10 at own 33Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 6 yards to the FrsSt 39, tackled by Josh Gavert.
9:033rd & 4 at own 39Derek Carr pass complete to Robbie Rouse for 21 yards to the SDSt 40, tackled by Leon McFadden for a 1ST down.
9:031st & 10 at opp 40Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 9 yards to the SDSt 31 out-of-bounds.
7:122nd & 1 at opp 31Derek Carr pass complete to Isaiah Burse for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 42, San Diego State 40
7:12Quentin Breshears extra point GOOD.Fresno State 43, San Diego State 40
7:12Garrett Swanson kickoff for 63 yards returned by Colin Lockett for 21 yards to the SDSt 23, tackled by Nat Harrison.
San Diego State Interception, 2 plays
7:121st & 10 at own 23Walter Kazee rush for 1 yard to the SDSt 24, tackled by Travis Brown and Phillip Thomas.
7:042nd & 9 at own 24Ryan Katz pass intercepted by Phillip Thomas at the FrsSt 30, returned for no gain to the FrsSt 30.
Fresno State Field goal, 11 plays
6:511st & 10 at own 30Robbie Rouse rush for 6 yards to the FrsSt 36, tackled by Rob Andrews.
6:512nd & 4 at own 36Robbie Rouse rush for 12 yards to the FrsSt 48, tackled by Rob Andrews and Leon McFadden for a 1ST down.
6:511st & 10 at own 48Dillon Root rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 49, tackled by Eric Pinkins.
6:512nd & 7 at opp 49Derek Carr pass complete to Dillon Root for 26 yards to the SDSt 23, tackled by Jake Fely and Eric Pinkins for a 1ST down.
6:511st & 10 at opp 23Robbie Rouse rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 21, tackled by Derek Largent.
6:512nd & 8 at opp 21Robbie Rouse rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 18, tackled by Sam Meredith.
6:513rd & 5 at opp 18Robbie Rouse rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 13, tackled by Derek Largent and Everett Beed for a 1ST down.
6:511st & 10 at opp 13Robbie Rouse rush for 6 yards to the SDSt 7, tackled by Nick Tenhaeff.
6:512nd & 4 at opp 7Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 3 yards to the SDSt 10, tackled by Sam Meredith.
6:513rd & 7 at opp 10Derek Carr pass incomplete to Josh Harper.
1:394th & 7 at opp 10Quentin Breshears 27 yard field goal GOOD.Fresno State 46, San Diego State 40
1:39Garrett Swanson kickoff for 65 yards returned by Colin Lockett for 16 yards to the SDSt 16, tackled by Terrance Dennis.
San Diego State Interception, 7 plays
1:391st & 10 at own 16Ryan Katz rush for 4 yards to the SDSt 20, tackled by Tyeler Davison.
1:332nd & 6 at own 20Adam Muema rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 23, tackled by Phillip Thomas.
1:333rd & 3 at own 23Ryan Katz pass complete to D.J. Shields for 5 yards to the SDSt 28, tackled by Travis Brown for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at own 28Ryan Katz pass complete to Adam Muema for 12 yards to the SDSt 30, tackled by Tristan Okpalaugo, SAN DIEGO ST penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Q4 15:001st & 8 at own 30Ryan Katz sacked by Donavon Lewis for a loss of 8 yards to the SDSt 22.
Q4 15:002nd & 16 at own 22Ryan Katz rush for 9 yards to the SDSt 31, tackled by Tristan Okpalaugo.
Q4 15:003rd & 7 at own 31Ryan Katz pass intercepted by Phillip Thomas at the FrsSt 48, returned for no gain to the FrsSt 48 out-of-bounds.
4th quarter7 drives, then Fresno State 52, San Diego State 40
Fresno State Punt, 6 plays
13:031st & 10 at own 48Derek Carr pass incomplete to Josh Harper, hurried by Jon Sanchez.
13:032nd & 10 at own 48Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 5 yards to the SDSt 47, tackled by Eric Pinkins.
13:033rd & 5 at opp 47Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 6 yards to the SDSt 41, tackled by King Holder for a 1ST down.
13:031st & 10 at opp 41Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 8 yards to the SDSt 33, tackled by Josh Gavert.
13:032nd & 2 at opp 33Derek Carr pass incomplete, FRESNO ST penalty 9 yard intentional grounding on Derek Carr accepted.
13:033rd & 11 at opp 42Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for no gain to the SDSt 42, tackled by Gabe Lemon.
13:034th & 11 at opp 42Andrew Shapiro punt for 40 yards, downed at the SDSt 2.
San Diego State Punt, 3 plays
10:341st & 10 at own 2Walter Kazee rush for 4 yards to the SDSt 6, tackled by Patrick Su’a.
10:342nd & 6 at own 6Walter Kazee rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 5, tackled by Tyeler Davison.
10:343rd & 7 at own 5Ryan Katz pass incomplete to Colin Lockett.
10:344th & 7 at own 5Seamus McMorrow punt for 42 yards, returned by Rashad Evans for 2 yards to the SDSt 45, tackled by Eric Pinkins.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
10:341st & 10 at opp 45Derek Carr pass complete to Davante Adams for 1 yard to the SDSt 44, tackled by King Holder.
9:032nd & 9 at opp 44Derek Carr rush for 10 yards to the SDSt 34 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
9:031st & 10 at opp 34Derek Carr pass incomplete, hurried by Derek Largent.
9:032nd & 10 at opp 34Robbie Rouse rush for 16 yards to the SDSt 9, tackled by Eric Pinkins and Marcus Andrews, SAN DIEGO ST penalty 9 yard personal foul on Marcus Andrews accepted for a 1ST down.
9:031st & goal at opp 9Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 4 yards to the SDSt 5, tackled by King Holder.
6:502nd & goal at opp 5Derek Carr pass complete to Rashad Evans for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 52, San Diego State 40
6:501st & 0 at opp 3Timeout Fresno State, clock 06:50.
6:50Derek Carr pass attempt failed .
6:50Garrett Swanson kickoff for 57 yards returned by Colin Lockett for 22 yards to the SDSt 30, tackled by Cristin Wilson.
San Diego State Punt, 3 plays
6:441st & 10 at own 30Ryan Katz rush for 7 yards to the SDSt 37 out-of-bounds.
6:442nd & 3 at own 37Ryan Katz sacked by Patrick Su’a for a loss of 9 yards to the SDSt 28.
6:443rd & 12 at own 28Ryan Katz rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 31, tackled by Derron Smith.
6:444th & 9 at own 31SAN DIEGO ST penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
6:444th & 14 at own 26Seamus McMorrow punt for 46 yards, fair catch by Rashad Evans at the FrsSt 28.
Fresno State Punt, 4 plays
5:031st & 10 at own 28Robbie Rouse rush for 11 yards to the FrsSt 39, tackled by Rob Andrews and Marcus Andrews for a 1ST down.
5:031st & 10 at own 39Robbie Rouse rush for a loss of 2 yards to the FrsSt 37, tackled by Everett Beed.
5:032nd & 12 at own 37Robbie Rouse rush for no gain to the FrsSt 37, tackled by Jordan Thomas.
5:033rd & 12 at own 37Derek Carr pass complete to Josh Harper for 9 yards to the FrsSt 46, tackled by King Holder.
5:034th & 3 at own 46FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
5:034th & 8 at own 41Andrew Shapiro punt for 39 yards to the SDSt 25, no return, FRESNO ST penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
San Diego State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
2:351st & 10 at own 25Ryan Katz pass incomplete to Gavin Escobar, broken up by Patrick Su’a.
2:352nd & 10 at own 25Ryan Katz pass complete to Dominique Sandifer for 10 yards to the SDSt 35, tackled by Travis Brown out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:351st & 10 at own 35Team rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by SDSt Ryan Katz at the SDSt 31.
2:352nd & 14 at own 31Ryan Katz sacked by Tristan Okpalaugo for a loss of 8 yards to the SDSt 23.
2:353rd & 22 at own 23Ryan Katz rush for 15 yards to the SDSt 38, tackled by Derron Smith out-of-bounds.
2:354th & 7 at own 38Ryan Katz sacked by Andy Jennings for a loss of 6 yards to the SDSt 32.
Fresno State End of game, 2 plays
1:231st & 10 at opp 32Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 33.
1:232nd & 11 at opp 33Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 34.

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San Diego State leads 20–⁠13 in 33 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026San Diego State 26, Fresno State 23
2025San Diego State 23, Fresno State 0
2023San Diego State 33, Fresno State 18
2022Fresno State 32, San Diego State 28
2021Fresno State 30, San Diego State 20
2019San Diego State 17, Fresno State 7

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