The rivalry tension and near-capacity crowd in Fresno helped keep the struggling Bulldogs in the game against a formidable San Jose State team that was supposed to dominate.
But Fresno State (2-4, 1-1 MW) did the rivalry thing. They ground down San Jose State (4-2, 2-1 MW) 17-10 for a much needed win.
After a goose egg first quarter by both teams, the Bulldog’s offensive momentum started to take hold late in the first quarter until a forced fumble by the Spartans neutralized it.
With the Spartan defense leading the way again, coming up with three sacks and two forced fumbles in the first half, the Spartan offense remained flat well into the third quarter.