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John Mateer will lead the Washington State Cougars (4-1) against the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2) at Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.

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How to watch Washington State vs. Fresno State

• When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, California
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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Washington State’s 2024 schedule

Washington State Statistics and Insights 2024

• Washington State owns the 10th-best offense in terms of total yards (495.4 yards per game) this season, but ranks 10th-worst on the defensive side of the ball (468.6 yards allowed per game). competition).
• While Washington State ranks seventh in the FBS in passing defense with 292.4 passing yards allowed per game, it has been a different story on the other side of the ball as the offensive unit ranks 18th in the FBS (298 passing yards per game). game).
• The Cougars own the 12th best offense this season in terms of points scored (41.8 points per game), but defensively they rank 21st (32.4 points allowed per game).
• On offense, the Cougars rank 34th in the FBS with 197.4 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 100th in rushing yards allowed per game (176.2).
• Washington State ranks 54th in third-down efficiency (42.4%) on offense this year and 100th in third-down conversion rate allowed (42.7%) on the field of defense.
• The Cougars have a turnover margin of 26th in college football at +4, forcing nine turnovers (32nd in the FBS) while converting them five times (30th in the FBS).

Key Players in Washington State 2024

Fresno State’s 2024 schedule

Fresno State 2024 Statistics and Insights

• Fresno State is posting 394.6 yards per game on offense this season (ranked 69th). Meanwhile, it is giving up a total of 362.2 yards per game (ranked 73rd).
• Fresno State ranks 28th in the FBS with 281 passing yards per game on offense, and ranks 70th with 214.4 passing yards given up per game on defense.
• From an offensive perspective, the Bulldogs are averaging 31.2 points per game (ranked 53rd). They rank 93rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (giving up 28 points per game).
• The Bulldogs’ rushing attack ranks a league-low 25 this season, with 113.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 24th worst in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 74th with 147.8 rushing yards surrendered per game.
• Fresno State’s third-down defense has led the team as it ranks 10th in the FBS with a third-down conversion rate allowed at 28.6%. In terms of offense, it generates a third-down percentage of 35.8%, which ranks 100th.
• After forcing 10 turnovers this season (19th in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (91st in the FBS), the Bulldogs have a +1 turnover margin at 57th.

2024 Fresno State Key Players

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