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Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper (5) catches a pass as Utah State safety Dominic Tatum (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal via AP)
Haener, Cropper have career days in Fresno State's 35-16 win

Nov. 14, 2020 06:18 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

Rivers scores four touchdowns in Fresno State's 40-27 win

Nov. 07, 2020 07:32 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ronnie Rivers scored four touchdowns, Chris Gaston made two interceptions and Fresno State defeated UNLV 40-27 on Saturday. ...

Rivers' 164 total yards, 3 TDs lead Fresno St by Colorado St

Oct. 30, 2020 01:36 AM EDT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener set career highs with 311 yards passing and three touchdowns, Ronnie Rivers tied his career best with three scores, and...

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener looks to run as Hawaii linebacker Darius Muasau chases after during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Hawaii at Fresno State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 09:51 PM EDT

Packer, San Jose St. beat Fresno St. 17-16, snap 3-game skid

Dec. 01, 2019 02:22 AM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — DeJon Packer had 128 total yards, including a 10-yard touchdown run with 2:11 left, and San Jose State rallied from a 14-point deficit...

San Diego State quarterback Ryan Agnew (9) looks to pass while pressured by Fresno State defensive tackle Keiti Iakopo (98) during the first half of the NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Agnew throws for 323 yards, San Diego St. beats Fresno St.

Nov. 16, 2019 01:00 AM EST

Utah State's Dominik Eberle watches his game-winning field goal against Fresno State during an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Last-second FG lifts Utah State over Fresno State 37-35

Nov. 09, 2019 10:51 PM EST

Rivers' 2 TDs help Fresno State rally, beat Hawaii 41-38

Nov. 03, 2019 03:19 AM EST
HONOLULU (AP) — Ronnie Rivers scored two third-quarter touchdowns as Fresno State scored 24 consecutive points, Cesar Silva made a 37-yard field as time...

Colorado State running back Marcus McElroy (32) is hoisted in the air by Jeff Taylor (71) after a touchdown against Fresno State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 26 2019. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Late interception key in Colorado State's 41-31 win

Oct. 26, 2019 11:40 PM EDT

UNLV wide receiver Steve Jenkins tries to haul in a long pass as Fresno State defensive back Wylan Free covers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Hokit runs for 3 TDs, Fresno State beats UNLV 56-27

Oct. 19, 2019 01:48 AM EDT

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III heads in for a touchdown as Fresno State defensive back Juju Hughes, left, is cleared out of the way by Air Force wide receiver Daniel Morris, while Fresno State linebacker Justin Rice, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hammond's 2 TD runs help Air Force beat Fresno State 43-24

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 12, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Fresno State's Kevin Atkins, right, with Fresno's Justin Rice, top right, tackles Minnesota's Rodney Smith, left ,during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Fresno, Calif. (Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP)
Winfield's INT seals Minnesota's 38-35 OT win vs Fresno

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2019 02:28 AM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after his defense held on a fourth down play during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
STAT WATCH: Tigers finish 1st in nation in scoring defense

By Eric Olson Jan. 08, 2019 02:40 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa headlines all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is tackled after making a gain against Fresno State during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Rivers, Fresno State top Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 15, 2018 07:07 PM EST

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) scores a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
No. 10 Fresno State beats Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2018 06:11 PM EST

Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws a pass against Fresno State during a heavy snowfall in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
No. 24 Fresno State outlasts No. 19 Boise State in snow

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 01, 2018 11:56 PM EST