Fresno State set for Thanksgiving Day clash with rival San Jose State - California News Times

Fresno, CA (KFSN)-For the final round of the regular season, it’s no surprise that this week’s term for Fresno State University football is “finish.”

“We’ve put a lot of focus on it,” said dog attack coordinator Ryan Grab. “Going back to 19 and just thinking about the game is over.”

The 2019 game ended at 17-16 He supported Sparta in the final round of head coach Jeff Tedford.

“They didn’t deserve to win the match. We are a better team, have small chips on their shoulders, roll out there and show them how to play soccer here in the valley. I was ready, “said senior offensive lineman Donte Bull.

This week, Fresno’s longest-running rival’s line of volleyball trophies, a series dating back to 1921 100 years ago (FS leads the entire series 42-38-3).

“They are both respected parts of the valley and we are in Silicon Valley, and here in Central Valley (but) because we had that V behind the helmet, we also home it. I think I should take it home with me, “Bull said.

The new rivalry will take place on Thanksgiving Day.

“Thanksgiving. We are all grateful for things. We all want to be with our family, but this is the first time we have to take care of our business,” said Jordan Mims running back. Said the senior.

If the kickoff is set at 12:30 pm, program exposure may increase.

“There are some football games in general, not just college games. It’s really exciting to see so many people support us and see us because the NFL is that day,” Bull said. Said.

The stakes are high for both teams.

“In addition to being a rival and trophy game, they also play a lot,” said head coach Kalen DeBoer.

If you win, Spartans (5-6, MW 3-4) will qualify for the bowl. If Fresno State University (8-3, 5-2) wins, Boise State University must beat San Diego on Black Friday to win the West Division and play in the MW title game.

But don’t expect a Friday watch party from players or coaches.

“It really has nothing to do with us,” said defense coordinator William Inge. It’s something we can’t really control. “

Players repeat those thoughts after practicing with Mimus on Sunday morning, saying, “It’s exciting to know that, but first we have to take care of it to win.” ..

Not only will you have the chance to play in the title game, but if Fresno, Boise and the Air Force win this weekend, Bulldog Stadium could play the role of host of the championship.

In that scenario, FS and AF will meet in a title game with the same minutes and the same minutes. Without a direct meeting, the tiebreaker is determined by combining computer rankings.

“If you have a chance to perform in front of a home crowd, it’s really special,” said Evan Williams, a junior cornerback at the Bulldogs.