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Is Fresno State ready for a true freshman as starting quarterback?

Fresno State has had quarterbacks who have played in games as a true freshman and it has had quarterbacks who have started games as a redshirt freshman.

But the Bulldogs have not had a quarterback start a game as a true freshman since 1973, and on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium, against No. 21 Utah, they just might have their first since Rod Kraft from McLane High and Richard Wathen from Memorial were under center 42 years ago.

Fresno State Chason Virgil rolls out against Abilene Christian in the season-opener on Sept. 3, 2015. Virgilu2019s quarterback rating through two games is 131.57.
Fresno State Chason Virgil rolls out against Abilene Christian in the season-opener on Sept. 3, 2015. Virgil’s quarterback rating through two games is 131.