Final
September 12, 2026 β’ Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Sacramento State Hornets (1-2) takes on Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) at Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno.
Sacramento State Hornets
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Fresno State Bulldogs
Home Side
Record
1-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAC
|
0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
|
FRE
|
0 | 32 | 14 | 3 | 49 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:53
Rayshon Luke 18 Yd pass from Jayden Mandal (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
11:58
Ezekiel Avit 73 Yd pass from Jayden Mandal (Jayden Mandal Pass to Gavin Correia for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
6:19
Jayden Mandal 1 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
1:28
Bryson Donelson 11 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
0:00
Manaki Watanabe 51 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:02
Bryson Donelson 5 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
4:50
Grant Meadors 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:43
Bryson Donelson 56 Yd Run (Manaki Watanabe Kick)
Score
7:09
Manaki Watanabe 28 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
37%
Sacramento State Hornets
VS
π 63%
Fresno State Bulldogs
Projected Score
SAC 21
-
FRE 25
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Fresno State Bulldogs scoring offense aligns well against Sacramento State Hornets defense.
- Sacramento State Hornets aerial attack exposes Fresno State Bulldogs secondary.
- Fresno State Bulldogs rushing attack has the advantage.
Sacramento State Hornets
STAT
Fresno State Bulldogs
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Fresno State Bulldogs plays on familiar turf at Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Sacramento State Hornets Could Win
Sacramento State Hornets will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Fresno State Bulldogs Could Win
Fresno State Bulldogs scoring offense aligns well against Sacramento State Hornets defense.
Deciding Factor
Sacramento State Hornets aerial attack exposes Fresno State Bulldogs secondary.
Game Details
Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,198
Closing Odds
Line: FRES -17.5 | O/U: 43.5
Team Leaders
Sacramento State Hornets Leaders
Carson Conklin
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Curron Borders
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Matthew Auau
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Fresno State Bulldogs Leaders
Jacob Chambers
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Andrew Chavez
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Darrian Anderson
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Sacramento State Hornets (37.2%)
Fresno State Bulldogs (62.8%)
Total Submissions: 31 circles
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