Fresno State Bulldogs
Clemson's Austin Bryant reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Big gap between top and bottom half

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2018 02:38 AM EST

Fresno State wide receiver KeeSean Johnson runs after making a reception against the UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
McMaryion, No. 20 Fresno State defense roll past UNLV

By Adam Soboleski Nov. 04, 2018 01:19 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion drops back to pass against Hawaii during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
No. 20 Fresno State aiming to avoid letdown against UNLV

By John Marshall Nov. 02, 2018 05:45 PM EDT

No. 20 Fresno State looking to avoid letdown against UNLV

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 09:55 AM EDT
No.20 Fresno State (7-1, 4-0 MWC, No. 23 CFP) at UNLV (2-6, 0-4), 10:30 p.m. EST (CBS Sports Network). Line: Fresno State by 25. Series...

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, above, is lifted by teammate long snapper Michael Vinson after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Heat Check: Comparing AP Top 25 with 1st CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2018 03:19 AM EDT

McMaryion energizes Fresno St. in 50-20 win over Hawaii

Oct. 28, 2018 02:30 AM EDT
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Marcus McMaryion threw for 284 yards and four touchdowns and Fresno State blew it open before halftime to beat Hawaii 50-20 Saturday night. ...

Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20) eludes New Mexico safety Bijon Parker (4) before scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
McMaryion leads Fresno State past New Mexico 38-7

By Glen Rosales Oct. 20, 2018 11:01 PM EDT

No. 20 Cincinnati plays 1st game as ranked team at Temple

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 03:51 PM EDT
Cincinnati (6-0, 2-0 American) at Temple (4-3, 3-0), noon, ESPNU. Line: Temple by 3½. Series record: Temple leads 12-7-1. ...

Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) and defensive lineman Breckyn Hager (44) celebrate their win over Baylor with teammates after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: No style points necessary in 2nd half

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2018 03:08 AM EDT

Fresno State tight end Jared Rice (16) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Kyle Riddering (89) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
McMaryion accounts for 4 TDs, Fresno St. beats Wyoming 27-3

Oct. 14, 2018 01:57 AM EDT

Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, front, jokes with Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona State at Colorado 10/6/2018

Oct. 08, 2018 04:39 AM EDT

McMaryion, Rivers help Fresno State beat Nevada 21-3

Oct. 07, 2018 02:20 AM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Marcus McMaryion was 20-of-28 passing for 241 yards and Ronnie Rivers scored two touchdowns to help Fresno State beat Nevada 21-3 on Saturday night...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Minnesota's Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Minneapolis. Winfield, the son of the former Minnesota Vikings safety, is playing the same position for the Gophers and quickly establishing himself as a team leader. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Winning with Winfield: Minnesota safety plays up to his name

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2018 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Minnesota tight end Seth Green (17) reacts to scoring a touchdown against New Mexico State during an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Green was going to be the third-string quarterback for Minnesota this season, until the Gophers coaches got the idea to better apply his skills. Now he's a hybrid who also plays wide receiver and tight end, plus a ball-carrying role that produced two touchdowns off a direct snap in the opening win against New Mexico State. Green and the Gophers will face a much tougher test, particularly on defense, when Fresno State visits this weekend. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Ex-QB Green gives Gophers options for attacking Fresno State

By Dave Campbell Sep. 07, 2018 10:15 AM EDT

No. 11 LSU enters tuneup vs. SE Louisiana with urgency

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2018 07:26 AM EDT
SE Louisiana (0-1) at No. 11 LSU (1-0), 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Line: No line. Series record: LSU leads 1-0. WHAT'S...