Bulldogs run to a win in season finale, 41-14 win over rival San Jose State

Fresno State finished its final season in the Mountain West with a 41-14 win over its oldest rival San Jose State.

The 'Dogs (8-4, MW 5-3) have now won six of its last eight meetings with the Spartans (3-9, 2-6) and will retain the Valley trophy for the 2nd straight year.

After some indecision earlier in the week, head coach Matt Entz started EJ Warner at quarterback. The senior finished the day 15/20 throwing for 138 yards and a touchdown.

He also had a fumble and an interception (11 on the season) returned for a touchdown.

Fresno State ran the ball a season high 53 times for 259 yards.

Senior Elijah Gilliam was the leading rusher running for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore Brandon Ramirez also scored a touchdown rushing for 47 yards.

Josiah Freeman was the 'Dogs leading receiver with 76 yards. The senior from Soledad pulled down a 37 yard touchdown, his 6th of the season.

Dylan Lynch was a perfect 4-for-4 converting field goals from 33 yards, 34 yards and two from 41 yards.

The defense came away with five interceptions, bringing its season total up to 19.

Simeon Harris had two, bringing his season total to five. Al'zillion Hamilton pulled down his fourth of the season. Sophomore DB Ethan Tierney came away with his first career INT in the second half and Jayden Davis, a junior out of Bullard, also came away with a pick on a unit that's ranked top 10 in the country in interceptions.

The team now awaits news of its bowl destination, something that will be announced at the end of next week's conference championship games.

For the first time in 20 years, the Bulldogs are going to a bowl game in five straight seasons (last time was 2001-05).

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