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Fresno State wins Pac-12 debut, beats Washington State 26-6

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Fresno State wins Pac-12 debut, beats Washington State 26-6. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/fresno-state-wins-pac-12-debut-beats-washington-state-26-6/article_fa1e1836-b967-5241-9317-728958f5ac2b.html

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Fresno State defeated Washington State 26-6 in their inaugural Pac-12 Conference game on Saturday night, with Josiah Freeman scoring a critical touchdown through a reverse play. The Bulldogs' defense limited the Cougars to only 30 rushing yards and 21.4% success rate on third-down conversions, contributing significantly to Washington State's worst start since 2010.

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On Saturday night, Fresno State won its debut game in the new Pac-12 Conference by defeating Washington State 26-6 in Pullman, Wash. This victory marked Fresno State’s first appearance and Washington State's worst start since 2010 with a record of 1-4. The Cougars struggled on both sides of the ball, recording only 30 rushing yards and converting just three of fourteen third-down attempts against the Bulldogs.

Wide receiver Josiah Freeman scored a critical touchdown for Fresno State when he took a pitch from quarterback Jayden Mandal and outran defenders to secure a 13-6 lead late in the third quarter. The Bulldogs' defense also shined, holding Washington State’s offense to only 182 total yards including a season-low 30 rushing yards.

Julius Gillick contributed with an 8-yard rushing touchdown for Fresno State, while Mandal completed 24 of his 33 passes for 245 yards. Manaki Watanabe kicked four field goals during the game, capping it off with a 33-yarder to increase the Bulldogs' lead. Washington State's quarterback Caden Pinnick was less effective, completing only 21 of his 34 attempts for 152 yards and throwing an interception.

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PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Wide receiver Josiah Freeman scored on a reverse and Fresno State beat Washington State 23-6 on Saturday night in the inaugural game for both teams in the new-look Pac-12 Conference. asserted

State → score → Conference

Washington State (1-4), off to its worst start since the 2010 season, had a season-low 30 yards rushing and finished with 182 total yards. asserted

State → have → yards

The Cougars, went into the game 130th out of 138 teams in the Bowl Subdivision in third-down conversions at 28.9% (13 of 45) this season, were 3 of 14 (21.4%) on third down against the Bulldogs. asserted

Cougars → go → Bulldogs

Freeman, who finished with seven receptions for 61 yards, took a pitch from Jayden Mandal and outraced the defense to the right corner of the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown that gave Fresno State a 13-6 lead with 9:31 left in the third quarter. asserted

9:31 → finish → quarter

Julius Gillick had an 8-yard rushing touchdown for the Bulldogs. asserted

Gillick → have → Bulldogs

Mandal finished 24-of-33 passing for 245 yards. asserted

Mandal → finish → yards

Manaki Watanabe made field goals from 27, 22, 31 and 33 yards, the last of which capped the scoring with 3:15 left. asserted

last → make → 3:15

His 33-yard attempt midway through the third quarter was blocked by Damarjhe Lewis. asserted

attempt → block → Lewis

Caden Pinnick was 21-of-34 passing for 152 yards with an interception for Washington State. asserted

Pinnick → pass → State

Fresno State running back Rayshon Luke left the game in the first quarter and did not return (concussion protocol). Up next Washington State: Plays Friday at Utah State. Fresno State: Hosts No. 22 Boise State next Saturday. ___ asserted

State → leave → State

Fresno State wins Pac-12 debut, beats Washington State 26-6

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