The Collegian · Sep 25, 2021
Fresno State defeats UNLV in comeback victory
Fresno State Bulldogs Jake Haener and Ronnie Rivers against UNLV on Friday, Sept. 24, at Bulldog Stadium. (Melina Kazanjian/The Collegian)In a back-and-forth battle against the UNLV Rebels, the No. 22 Fresno State Bulldogs had possession with 4:53 left in the fourth quarter, leading 30-29.
In front of a packed crowd with 35,093 fans, Haener snapped back and threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jalen Cropper with a catch inches away from out of bounds. Cropper solidified the victory with his fourth touchdown catch of the game from Haener.
On Friday, Sept. 24, Fresno State defeated UNLV at Bulldog Stadium 38-30 in an unexpected nail-biter.