The Fresno State University Bulldogs (4-4, 3-1 MWC) will be looking to build on their winning streak when they play host to the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-7, 1-3 MWC) at Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday.
The Bulldogs are 27-point favorites, and the total is 62. Hawaii is coming off a 27-20 loss against Wyoming at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex last Saturday. Brayden Schager threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns.
Tylan Hines ran 11 times for 103 yards. Dedrick Parson caught three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown.Fresno State won for the third straight game last Saturday, beating San Diego State 32-28 at Valley Children’s Stadium.
Jake Haener was 34 of 45 for 394 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Jordan Mims carried 13 times for 32 yards and a touchdown. Zane Pope also scored once. He hauled in 10 receptions for 143 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Rainbow Warriors won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 27-24 victory in October. Brayden Schager threw two touchdowns for Hawaii. Jake Haener tossed three touchdowns for Fresno State, as Zane Pope found the end zone twice.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Rainbow Warriors are averaging 18.3 points per game for the season, 119th in FBS, and they are facing a Bulldogs defense that has surrendered 24.1 PPG (53rd). Meanwhile, Fresno State has scored 26.0 points a game this season, 86th in the nation, and Hawaii is allowing 33.7 PPG (120th).
The Rainbow Warriors rank 108th in the nation in passing yards per game (192.2) and 93rd in rushing (131.2), while the Bulldogs are 33rd in passing yards allowed per game (201.9) and 89th against the run (161.6).Fresno State is 42nd in the nation in passing yards per game (266.8) and 103rd in rushing (122.9).
Hawaii’s defense has been most beatable on the ground, as the Rainbow Warriors are 128th in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (229.1). Against the pass, the Rainbow Warriors are 39th (206.9).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through eight games, Brayden Schager has thrown for six touchdowns (6 INT) and 175.8 yards per game to lead Hawaii in passing. In three away games this season, he has three TDs (1 INT) and an average of 210.0 yards passing.
Dedrick Parson leads the team in rushing with an average of 63.6 yards a game over nine games. He has 10 touchdowns on the ground. Zion Bowens is the Rainbow Warriors’ leading receiver with 54.0 yards a game and three TDs.
Jake Haener has seven passing touchdowns (3 INT) with 312.0 yards per game through four games to lead Fresno State. In three home games this season, he has thrown for six TDs (2 INT) and an average of 377.0 yards.
Jordan Mims has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 84.6 yards a game through eight games. He has nine total touchdowns, eight rushing and one receiving. Jalen Moreno-Cropper has been a key target in the Bulldogs’ aerial attack. He has one touchdown and a 70.1 yard per game average through eight appearances.
HOME AND AWAY
Hawaii has yet to earn a win away from Clarence T.C. Ching Complex this season in four games.
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