Fresno State Holds Off Nevada Despite Second-Half Surge
Fresno State defeated Nevada 20-17 in a competitive Week 6 matchup. The Bulldogs dominated the first half, scoring all 20 points in the second quarter to build a commanding lead. Nevada, however, refused to go away quietly, scoring 7 points each in the third and fourth quarters to make it a three-point game.
E.J. Warner led Fresno State's offense through the air with 190 passing yards, while Rayshon Luke was the game's most versatile playmaker. Luke rushed for 83 yards and added 8 receptions, including a highlight 68-yard run in the second quarter that set up a first down deep in Nevada territory.
Nevada's defense forced multiple turnovers, with interceptions by Camryn Bracha and Simeon Harris creating scoring opportunities. The Wolf Pack's offense struggled early but found momentum late, with a fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Carter Jones to Caleb Ramseur keeping the game close until the final whistle.
Nevada covered the 11.5-point spread despite the loss. The game finished well under the 45.5-point over-under line at 37 total points.
AI-generated recap · Aug 10, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nevada | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
 Fresno State | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
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Box Score
| Statistic | Nevada | Fresno State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 12-21 | 18-26 |
| Pass Yards | 117 | 190 |
| Rush Yards | 129 | 159 |
| Total Yards | 246 | 349 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 7-14 | 3-13 |
| Penalties | 1-10 | 6-55 |
| Possession | 27:11 | 32:49 |
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Play-by-Play
E.J. Warner pass complete to Jake Tarwater for 12 yds to the FRES 37 for a 1ST down
Bryson Donelson run for 3 yds to the FRES 40
E.J. Warner pass intercepted Murvin Kenion III return for 1 yd to the FRES 45
Caleb Ramseur run for 5 yds to the FRES 40
Ky Woods run for 4 yds to the FRES 36
Dominic Kelley run for 1 yd to the FRES 35 for a 1ST down
Chubba Purdy pass intercepted Camryn Bracha return for no gain to the FRES 2
E.J. Warner run for 3 yds to the FRES 5
Rayshon Luke run for 1 yd to the FRES 6
E.J. Warner pass complete to Josiah Freeman for 4 yds to the FRES 10
Nick Verdugo punt for 23 yds
Herschel Turner run for a loss of 2 yards to the FRES 35
Herschel Turner run for a loss of 2 yards to the FRES 37
Chubba Purdy run for 10 yds to the FRES 27
Joe McFadden 49 yd FG MISSED
Bryson Donelson run for 5 yds to the FRES 32
Bryson Donelson run for 3 yds to the FRES 35
E.J. Warner sacked for a loss of 5 yards to the FRES 30
Nick Verdugo punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Marcus Bellon at the NEV 36
Ky Woods run for 17 yds to the FRES 47 for a 1ST down
AJ Bianco pass incomplete to Dakota Thomas
AJ Bianco run for no gain to the FRES 47
Caleb Ramseur run for 27 yds to the FRES 20 for a 1ST down
Chubba Purdy pass incomplete to AJ Bianco
Caleb Ramseur run for 2 yds to the FRES 18
AJ Bianco pass complete to Herschel Turner for 4 yds to the FRES 22
Joe McFadden 39 yd FG GOOD
E.J. Warner pass complete to Ezekiel Avit for 41 yds to the NEV 34 for a 1ST down
Rayshon Luke run for 4 yds to the NEV 30
Rayshon Luke run for 3 yds to the NEV 27
Bryson Donelson run for no gain to the NEV 27
E.J. Warner pass complete to Rayshon Luke for no gain to the NEV 27
Herschel Turner run for 4 yds to the NEV 31 Herschel Turner fumbled, recovered by FRES Martin Owusu
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 5 yds to the NEV 26
Rayshon Luke run for 3 yds to the NEV 23
Bryson Donelson run for 7 yds to the NEV 16 for a 1ST down
Bryson Donelson run for 7 yds to the NEV 9
Bryson Donelson run for 8 yds to the NEV 1 for a 1ST down
Brandon Ramirez run for a loss of 1 yard to the NEV 2
E.J. Warner pass incomplete to Josiah Freeman
Bryson Donelson run for a loss of 1 yard to the NEV 3
Dylan Lynch 21 yd FG GOOD
Carter Jones pass intercepted K'Vion Thunderbird return for no gain to the NEV 29
E.J. Warner run for 5 yds to the NEV 24 for a 1ST down Nevada Penalty, Defensive Holding (Nathaneal Floyd) to the NEV 14 for a 1ST down
Bryson Donelson run for 2 yds to the NEV 12
E.J. Warner pass complete to Josiah Freeman for 12 yds for a TD (Dylan Lynch KICK)
Caleb Ramseur run for 4 yds to the NEV 29
Chubba Purdy run for 3 yds to the NEV 32
Chubba Purdy run for 2 yds to the NEV 34
Joe McFadden punt for 46 yds, fair catch by Jordan Malau'ulu at the FRES 20
Bailey Ettridge punt for 46 yds, fair catch by Jordan Malau'ulu at the FRES 10
Rayshon Luke run for 68 yds to the NEV 22 for a 1ST down
Bryson Donelson run for 1 yd to the NEV 21
E.J. Warner pass complete to Rayshon Luke for 3 yds to the NEV 24
E.J. Warner pass complete to Bryson Donelson for 10 yds to the NEV 14
(03:30) Shotgun Ramirez,Brandon rush middle for 14 yards gain to the NEV00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 03:23 PENALTY FST False Start 5 yards from NEV14 to NEV19. NO PLAY.
Dylan Lynch 38 yd FG GOOD
Caleb Ramseur run for 4 yds to the NEV 29
Chubba Purdy pass incomplete to Nakian Jackson
Carter Jones pass complete to Nakian Jackson for 14 yds to the NEV 43 for a 1ST down
Caleb Ramseur run for 2 yds to the NEV 45
Caleb Ramseur run for 5 yds to the 50 yard line
Carter Jones pass complete to Marcus Bellon for 12 yds to the FRES 38 for a 1ST down
Chubba Purdy pass intercepted Simeon Harris return for 4 yds to the FRES 34
E.J. Warner pass complete to Jordan Brown for 5 yds to the FRES 39
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 6 yds to the FRES 45 for a 1ST down
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 20 yds to the NEV 35 for a 1ST down
E.J. Warner pass incomplete to Jordan Malau'ulu
E.J. Warner pass complete to Rayshon Luke for 11 yds to the NEV 24 for a 1ST down
E.J. Warner pass complete to Josiah Freeman for 24 yds for a TD (Dylan Lynch KICK)
End of 2nd Quarter
Caleb Ramseur run for no gain to the NEV 25
Dylan Lynch kickoff for 65 yds , Ky Woods return for 17 yds to the NEV 17
Ky Woods run for a loss of 4 yards to the NEV 13
Caleb Ramseur run for 6 yds to the NEV 19
(13:30) Shotgun Jones,Carter pass incomplete deep left to Thomas,Dakota thrown to NEV45 PENALTY FST Pass Interference (Hamilton,Al'zillion) 15 yards from NEV19 to NEV34, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Carter Jones run for 6 yds to the NEV 40
Dominic Kelley run for a loss of 1 yard to the NEV 39
Carter Jones pass incomplete to Nakian Jackson
Joe McFadden punt for 36 yds , Jordan Malau'ulu returns for 7 yds to the FRES 32
Rayshon Luke run for 1 yd to the FRES 33
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 4 yds to the FRES 37
E.J. Warner pass incomplete to Bryson Donelson
Nick Verdugo punt for 38 yds, fair catch by Marcus Bellon at the NEV 25
Carter Jones pass complete to Jett Carpenter for 2 yds to the NEV 27
Caleb Ramseur run for 7 yds to the NEV 34
Dominic Kelley run for 4 yds to the NEV 38 for a 1ST down
Carter Jones pass incomplete to Nathaneal Floyd
Dominic Kelley run for 4 yds to the NEV 42
Carter Jones pass incomplete to Nathaneal Floyd
Joe McFadden punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Jordan Malau'ulu at the FRES 15
Bryson Donelson run for a loss of 2 yards to the FRES 13
E.J. Warner sacked by Jonathan Maldonado for a loss of 9 yards to the FRES 4
Rayshon Luke run for 5 yds to the FRES 9
Nick Verdugo punt for 37 yds
Dominic Kelley run for 3 yds to the FRES 43
Carter Jones pass complete to Jace Henry for 2 yds to the FRES 41
Carter Jones pass complete to Nathaneal Floyd for 1 yd to the FRES 40
Carter Jones pass complete to Caleb Ramseur for 5 yds to the FRES 35 for a 1ST down
Caleb Ramseur run for 2 yds to the FRES 33
Caleb Ramseur run for 8 yds to the FRES 25 for a 1ST down
Caleb Ramseur run for 3 yds to the FRES 22
Carter Jones pass complete to Nathaneal Floyd for 6 yds to the FRES 16
Chubba Purdy run for 1 yd to the FRES 15 for a 1ST down
Carter Jones pass complete to Dakota Thomas for 15 yds for a TD (Joe McFadden KICK)
Rayshon Luke run for a loss of 2 yards to the FRES 23
E.J. Warner pass incomplete to Rayshon Luke
E.J. Warner pass incomplete to Richie Anderson III
Nick Verdugo punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Marcus Bellon at the NEV 35
Carter Jones pass complete to Nate Burleson II for 45 yds to the FRES 20 for a 1ST down
Caleb Ramseur run for 1 yd to the FRES 19
Carter Jones run for 2 yds to the FRES 17
Carter Jones pass complete to Caleb Ramseur for 17 yds for a TD (Joe McFadden KICK)
E.J. Warner pass incomplete
(12:29) Shotgun Warner,E.J. pass incomplete short right to Malauulu,Jordan thrown to FST43 PENALTY FST Holding (Fullwood,Rolan) 10 yards from FST25 to FST15. NO PLAY.
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 5 yds to the FRES 20
E.J. Warner sacked by Jonathan Maldonado for a loss of 6 yards to the FRES 14
Nick Verdugo punt for 49 yds
Caleb Ramseur run for 7 yds to the NEV 44
Carter Jones pass complete to Daijon Calimon for 2 yds to the NEV 46
Caleb Ramseur run for a loss of 6 yards to the NEV 40
Bailey Ettridge punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Jordan Malau'ulu at the FRES 16
Bryson Donelson run for 1 yd to the FRES 17
Bryson Donelson run for 1 yd to the FRES 18
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 13 yds to the FRES 31 for a 1ST down
Shotgun Luke,Rayshon rush middle for 0 yards to the FST31 (Floyd,Nathaneal) PENALTY FST Holding 10 yards from FST31 to FST21. NO PLAY.
E.J. Warner pass complete to Richie Anderson III for 14 yds to the FRES 35
E.J. Warner pass complete to Jake Tarwater for 7 yds to the FRES 42 for a 1ST down
(05:31) PENALTY FST False Start 5 yards from FST42 to FST37. NO PLAY.
Bryson Donelson run for 4 yds to the FRES 41
E.J. Warner pass incomplete to Bryson Donelson
E.J. Warner run for 11 yds to the NEV 48 for a 1ST down
Brandon Ramirez run for 6 yds to the NEV 42
Brandon Ramirez run for 10 yds to the NEV 32 for a 1ST down
Brandon Ramirez run for 5 yds to the NEV 27
Brandon Ramirez run for 18 yds to the NEV 9 for a 1ST down
E. Warner takes a knee
E. Warner takes a knee
E. Warner takes a knee