If not for George Helmuth, Fresno State doesn’t make the move with its linebackers that it did before a victory over Nevada to open Mountain West Conference play.
He was the driver, playing a strong second half in a loss at No. 6 Washington. Helmuth recovered a fumble and forced another turnover on a sack, added a tackle for loss.
Fresno State could be playing a weary defense this week at San Jose State. The Spartans have played six games without a bye week and have been on the field for 509 plays, 84.8 per game, the most in the nation.