Fresno State football lost some key players in their starting line up against their Pac-12 matchup USC on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Trojans claimed a 45-17 victory over the Bulldogs.
Captains Evan Williams and Jake Haener’s injuries had a significant impact on the team, with Fresno State losing their leaders on both offense and defense.
In the first half Williams went down when USC’s offense rushed through Fresno State’s defensive line. One of USC’s athletes was carried off the field in the same play, deflecting the attention from Williams’ injury.
In the third quarter the Trojans sacked quarterback Haener in a play where they were able to recover the ball as it fumbled.