Fresno State enters its first Pac-12 season at 4-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play after a 38-31 home loss to No. 23 Boise State exposed run-defense vulnerabilities. The Bulldogs opened with a decisive loss at USC before reeling off four straight wins, including a 26-6 road victory at Washington State that showcased quarterback Jayden Mandal’s efficiency and defensive takeaways. Remaining schedule features a revenge matchup at San Diego State for the Old Oil Can, followed by home games against Oregon State and Colorado State plus road contests at Utah State and Texas State. Key absences include running back Rayshon Luke (concussion) and multiple offensive linemen, while the team seeks to build on its 9-4 finish from 2025 under second-year coach Matt Entz. These developments shape trader views on whether Fresno State can secure enough conference victories to surpass typical win-total benchmarks.