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Eagles Fade in Second Half, Drop Season Opener to Fresno State

Fresno State gained 351 rushing yards, their highest since 2014, as Rayshon Luke scored three touchdowns in Matt Entz's inaugural win as head coach.

  • Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Georgia Southern 42-14 at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday night to earn Coach Matt Entz's first win.
  • After falling to Kansas 31-7 the previous weekend, the Bulldogs came back strong in the second half despite being behind 14-10 early in the game.
  • Fresno State dominated with a strong rushing attack led by Bryson Donelson's 167 yards and Rayshon Luke's three touchdowns, aided by a 26-yard halftime field goal.
  • Fresno State amassed 527 total offensive yards and 351 rushing yards, its highest since September 20, 2014, while outgaining Georgia Southern 29-0 in the second half.
  • This victory extends Fresno State's home opener winning streak to five games and sets up a September 6 away contest against Oregon State with a 1-1 record.
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Fresno St. rallies in second half to beat Georgia Southern 42-14 for coach Matt Entz's first victory

Rayshon Luke rushed for three touchdowns, Bryson Donelson had 167 yards on the ground with another score and Fresno State rallied in the second half to beat Georgia Southern 42-14 for coach Matt Entz’s first victory with the Bulldogs.

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The Independent Online broke the news in Kentucky, United States on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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