Much of the run-up to Fresno State’s Mountain West Conference opener against Nevada focused on the Wolf Pack defense and its 3-3-5 alignment. The Bulldogs had been stymied by teams playing it in the past.
But quarterback Marcus McMaryion, who took No. 1 reps in practice all week and replaced Chason Virgil in the starting lineup, was unconcerned.
He had history not just against a 3-3-5, but against Nevada defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel. It was repeated in a 41-21 victory before 27,434 on Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium, the first win for Fresno State over an FBS opponent in more than a year.