The Fresno State Bulldogs came into today's game against UCLA seeking payback for the loss they suffered a few years ago at the Rose Bowl.
They did just that, getting big days from quarterback Tom Brandstater (21/30 236 yds 3TD's 1 INT) and Ryan Mathews (22 carries, 170 yards, 1 TD) as well as a big fumble recovery late in the 4th quarter to knock off the UCLA Bruins 36-31.
For the Bruins, it's their 3rd straight loss after opening the season with a shocking win over Tennessee but have really fallen apart since then with lopsided losses to BYU and Arizona in consecutive weeks.
For Fresno State, it's a big win for the program but a win they were favored to get against a injury depleted Bruin squad. Their defense, again, was suspect especially against the run giving up long run after long run in the first half after jumping out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter. UCLA quarterback Kevin Craft would throw one pass in UCLA's opening drive and then the Bruins would keep the ball on the ground and eventually tied the game at 7-7.
The game changed in one play, late in the fourth quarter with UCLA threatening already deep in Fresno State territory. Quarterback Kevin Craft would hand the ball to running back Derrick Coleman, but he would fumble the football and Fresno State's Wilson Ramos would recover. Fresno State would then use a 17-play 8 minute 55 second drive to run out the clock and give the Bulldogs a huge 36-31 victory over the Bruins.
Up next for UCLA, they will remain at home to host the Washington State Cougars next Saturday in hopes of avoiding their fourth straight loss.
Fresno State will return home to Bulldog Stadium to open conference play as they welcome in the Hawaii Warriors. The Bulldogs will be seeking their third straight win and fourth in their first five games. Game time will be 7pm pacific, 10pm eastern time.
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