Fresno State quick hits: ’Dogs can’t hide from inconsistent run game

Fresno State rushed for 199 yards on 40 plays in its opening rout of Incarnate Word, but struggled to consistently move the ball on the ground, particulary early in the game.

Fixing those issues on Saturday afternoon at No. 1 Alabama? Not an easy task. The Crimson Tide in its opener against Florida State allowed 40 yards on 27 carries – 1.5 yards per play.

“They are,” coach Jeff Tedford said. “the best defense I’ve ever watched on tape, best college defense.

“Against (UIW), it was the first game and we didn’t know what to prepare for, that sort of thing. Alabama, they do some things as well. I’m sure they’ll have some things in their game plan that we’ll need to adjust to, but more than…