Former San Francisco 49ers strong safety Tim McDonald of Fresno, a linchpin of the defense in the franchise's 1995 Super Bowl victory, was nominated Thursday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In addition, former Fresno State stars Henry Ellard and Lorenzo Neal were among the 122 modern-era played nominated....
A Cry of the Heart From Local Human Trafficking Survivor
By FresnoStateNews.com Growing up in the Central Valley, Debra Rush wanted the same things many other young girls do: a boyfriend, good friends and tons of fun. She never anticipated that those simple desires would take a turn for the worst when she was kidnapped and forced into human trafficking as...
It's Back to Work for Bulldogs After Heartbreaking Loss Saturday
Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr. spoiled Fresno State's bid for a Power 5 win for a second straight year Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. And the loss left the Bulldogs at 0-2 for the first time since 2014 despite giving Power 5 teams Southern California and Minnesota all they could handle. Listen...
Bulldogs Must Corral These Players to Bury Gophers
The way the Big Ten Network analysts see it, the Fresno State defense must contain the two big players in Minnesota's offense when the teams collide Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium. Powering the Golden Gophers are tailback Rodney Smith, who has 3,051 career rushing yards, and wide receiver Rashod Bateman....
Bulldogs Land Former Washington QB for 2020 Season
The Mountain West Wire reports that Jake Haener, who was rated a three-star quarterback prospect out of Danville's Monte Vista High School and signed with Washington, has transferred to Fresno State and is sitting out the 2019 season. Haener backed up Jake Browning last season, completing 9 of 13 passes for 107 yards...
Special Teams, Missed Opportunities End Bulldogs' Upset Bid
LOS ANGELES — When J.T. Daniels left the field unable to put weight on his right leg, the quarterback's Southern California teammates understandably fell into a funk that lasted through halftime. Velus Jones Jr.'s magnificent kickoff return finally roused the Trojans to persevere for a gritty opening win in a...
Tedford: USC Defense Will Be a 'Great Test' for Reyna
Southern California's bid to secure coach Clay Helton's future begins with a revamped offense, a refurbished classic stadium, and a daunting opponent: Mountain West champion Fresno State. When USC returns from its first losing season since 2000 on Saturday night, the Trojans know they'll need a quick turnaround to placate...
Fresno State Suspends Sigma Chi Fraternity for Underage Drinking, Assaults at 'Cinco de Drinko'
Fresno State has suspended the Sigma Chi fraternity chapter due to underage drinking, physical assaults, and noise complaints at a fraternity-sponsored event on May 5, the university announced Friday. The suspension will end Feb. 3, 2020, and the fraternity will be allowed to resume most activities if it satisfies conditions...
Fresno State Is Again Among Nation's Best Universities
The accolades continue for Fresno State, which has many missions, not the least of which is to graduate first-generation college students. Washington Monthly ranked Fresno State No. 24 in the nation among out of 395 public and private colleges on its latest list of top national universities. And, two weeks ago,...
Grandson of Indian Immigrants Is Fresno State Ag One President
By Geoff Thurner fresnostatenews.com When Balvinder “Bill” Purewal wakes up every morning, the new Fresno State Ag One Foundation president looks out over a beautiful sunrise on the 40-acre ranch near Selma that has tied his family together for three generations. But his vision spreads beyond the family farm. The...