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On Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Valley Children's Stadium, the Fresno State Bulldogs will be away versus the Rice Owls (1-2).
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- When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, California
- TV: The CW
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Fresno State Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | at USC | L 39-0 |
| 9/12/2026 | vs. Sacramento State | W 49-3 |
| 9/19/2026 | at San Jose State | W 26-10 |
| 9/26/2026 | vs. Rice | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/3/2026 | at Washington State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/10/2026 | vs. Boise State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/17/2026 | at San Diego State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/31/2026 | vs. Oregon State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/7/2026 | at Utah State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/14/2026 | at Texas State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/21/2026 | vs. Colorado State | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Fresno State Offensive Insights
- Rice has allowed 27.7 points per game this season, about the same amount as the 25.0 Fresno State has scored.
- The Owls' defense has given up an average of 349.7 yards per game this season, just 12.4 yards more than the 337.3 the Bulldogs' offense has averaged.
- In contests where the Fresno State offense has totaled over Rice's average yard allowance this year (349.7), Fresno State is 2-0.
Top Fresno State Players
- Jayden Mandal has three TD throws and one interception in three games, completing 64.3% of his throws for 579 yards (193.0 per game).
- Bryson Donelson has rushed for 174 yards (58.0 per game) and four touchdowns in three contests.
- In three games, Josiah Freeman has totaled 12 catches for 195 yards (65.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Ezekiel Avit has reeled in six balls for 161 yards (53.7 per game) and one touchdown in three games.
- As a tone-setter on defense, Fresno State's K'Vion Thunderbird has registered 19 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in three games played.
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Rice Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | vs. Houston Christian | W 31-3 |
| 9/12/2026 | at Notre Dame | L 52-0 |
| 9/19/2026 | vs. Western Michigan | L 28-21 |
| 9/26/2026 | at Fresno State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/3/2026 | vs. UTSA | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/10/2026 | at East Carolina | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/17/2026 | vs. Tulsa | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/24/2026 | at Florida Atlantic | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/7/2026 | at North Texas | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/14/2026 | vs. Tulane | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/19/2026 | at Temple | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/28/2026 | vs. Army | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Rice Offensive Insights
- Rice's average points scored this year (17.3) and Fresno State's points allowed (17.3) are exactly the same.
- In games where the Owls score more than 17.3 points this season, they have put together a record of 1-1.
- The Bulldogs' defense has given up 383.0 yards per game in 2026, 66.0 yards more than the 317.0 the Owls' offense has averaged.
Top Rice Players
- In three contests, Jacurri Brown has passed for 203 yards (67.7 per game), with two touchdowns and zero interceptions, and a completion percentage of 61.1%.
- In three games played, Tyvonn Byars has run for 146 yards (48.7 per game) and one TD.
- On the ground, D'Andre Hardeman Jr. has scored one touchdown and collected 133 yards (44.3 per game).
- In three games played, Quinton Jackson has rushed for 54 yards (54.0 per game) and one TD.
- In three games played for Rice, Chibby Nwajuaku has amassed 2.0 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and nine tackles.
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