Brief
Dylan Riley powers Boise State past Fresno State 38-31
Riley’s 150 rushing yards and a 44‑yard touchdown catch helped No. 23 Boise State snap a three‑game skid against Fresno State.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Boise State (5-1, 2-0 Pac-12) defeated Fresno State 38-31 on Saturday night in Fresno, California, according to the Associated Press. Running back Dylan Riley accounted for 150 rushing yards on 19 carries, a rushing touchdown and a 44‑yard catch‑and‑run score.
What happened
The Broncos opened with a 72‑yard touchdown run by Riley on the second play from scrimmage. Boise State added a two‑point conversion when Zeke Martinez ran up the middle, giving the team an 8-7 lead less than five minutes in. Maddux Madsen completed 23 of 34 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns for Boise State. Fresno State answered with 218 passing yards and two touchdowns from Jayden Mandal, who was briefly replaced by Khristian Martin after a hard hit. Martin connected with Ezekiel Avit for a 59‑yard touchdown catch‑and‑run; Avit finished with six receptions for 96 yards and two scores.
What the reports add
The AP noted that Boise State amassed 512 total yards, scoring on seven of eight drives before taking a knee. Fresno State’s defense allowed 274 rushing yards on 6.1 yards per carry, while the Broncos controlled the ball for 38:58. The Bulldogs suffered their first loss since a 39-0 defeat at USC in the season opener.
What was said
The article did not contain direct quotations from coaches or players.
How it came about
Boise State entered the game after a five‑game winning streak that began with a 34-27 loss at then‑No. 2 Oregon. The victory extends that streak and improves the Broncos’ conference record. Fresno State, meanwhile, looks to rebound after its first loss of the season.
Key facts
- Dylan Riley rushed for 150 yards on 19 carries and scored a rushing touchdown. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Riley also scored on a 44-yard catch-and-run play. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Boise State defeated Fresno State 38-31. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Boise State recorded 512 total yards and controlled the ball for 38:58. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Fresno State’s defense allowed 274 rushing yards on 6.1 yards per carry. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Dylan Riley leads No. 23 Boise State past Fresno State, 38-31”
