Jeff Tedford

Fresno State hires Kalen DeBoer as new football coach

Dec. 17, 2019 03:39 PM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State hired former offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer on Tuesday as its new head coach. DeBoer spent the 2017...

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford watches the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. Tedford is stepping down from the job after three seasons at his alma mater. A person familiar with the decision says the 58-year-old Tedford will resign from his job. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night, Dec. 5, because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford steps down after 3 seasons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 12:50 AM EST

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

Fresno State quarterback Jorge Reyna, left, escapes a tackle by Southern California defensive lineman Jay Tufele, below, as defensive lineman Christian Rector, second from right, gives chase and tight end Jared Rice runs in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Fresno St. looks to bounce back in home opener vs. Minnesota

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2019 01:42 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim, left, tumbles in after catching a touchdown pass as Southern California cornerback Chase Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

USC loses QB Daniels to injury, outlasts Fresno State 31-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 01, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in Los Angeles. Southern California’s bid to secure coach Clay Helton’s future begins with a revamped offense, a refurbished classic stadium and a daunting opponent.
When USC returns from its first losing season since 2000 to face Mountain West champion Fresno State on Saturday night, the Trojans know they’ll need a quick turnaround to placate the hungry critics of Helton, who recruited these players and fostered a family culture at the West Coast’s glamour program. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

USC faces daunting opener in bounce-back season vs Fresno St

By Greg Beacham Aug. 30, 2019 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)

Week 1 Preview: Pac-12 statement; transfer QBs; USC's start

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photograph, Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin throws passes to receivers in front of quarterback Brett Rypien before an NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. This season, the Broncos don’t have reliable quarterback Brett Rypien. He’s with another rendition of the Broncos after signing as an undrafted free agent with Denver. For a change, coach Bryan Harsin is breaking in a new QB. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Seems like old times: Boise State, Fresno State top MW teams

By Pat Graham Aug. 14, 2019 05:12 PM EDT

Clay Helton embracing his make-or-break season at USC

By Greg Beacham Aug. 14, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins speaks during a news conference in Atlanta. The 2019 Most Likely to Succeed list ranks the new hires in FBS. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Analysis: Which new college football coaches might succeed?

By Ralph D. Russo May. 07, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

UAB coach Bill Clark poses for a photograph with the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award, before the ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Houston. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Swinney wins Bear Bryant award for 3rd time in 4 years

Jan. 09, 2019 10:56 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

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Arizona State plays Fresno State in the Las Vegas Bowl, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

ASU, Fresno St on the ascent heading into Las Vegas Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 14, 2018 03:46 PM EST

Fresno State, Arizona State set to meet in Las Vegas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2018 01:17 PM EST
Las Vegas Bowl: Arizona State (7-5) vs. No. 19 Fresno State (11-2), Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC) Line: Fresno State by 5 Series Record:...