After nearly two years without seeing the Red Wave, Fresno State football finally got to play in front of its fans.
The fans woke up to a rare 11 a.m. start time and the Bulldogs endured the blazing Central Valley sun, where temperatures reached up to 120 degrees on the field. Even through the heat, Fresno State dominated its season opener against the UConn Huskies 45-0 for their first win of the season.
Here are four key takeaways from the Bulldogs’ opener of the 2021 season:
Offensive start not what they hoped for
The Bulldogs came out of the tunnel looking fired up and ready to play their first game in front of 26,000 fans in attendance.