Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke Lead Fresno State to 38-24 Victory over Rice
Rayshon Luke added 167 rushing yards and a late 52-yard score as the Bulldogs pulled away after a back-and-forth first half.
- On Saturday night, Fresno State defeated Rice 38-24, led by quarterback Jayden Mandal's three touchdown passes and running back Rayshon Luke's 167 rushing yards.
- Rice's early momentum included a 7-0 lead after running back Ben Grice raced 88 yards for a touchdown, though the Fresno State Bulldogs steadily clawed back.
- Mandal extended the lead with a 6-yard scoring toss to Josiah Freeman, a 28-yard touchdown to Jahlil McClain, and a 7-yard pass to Ezekiel Avit.
- Rice quarterback Jacurri Brown rushed for 141 yards and passed for 119, but his 50-yard touchdown run was answered by Luke's decisive score.
- With the win, the Fresno State Bulldogs shift focus to their next matchup, while the Rice Owls prepare to host UTSA next Saturday.
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Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jayden Mandal threw three touchdown passes and Rayshon Luke rushed for 167 yards and a score to lead Fresno State to a 38-24 victory over Rice on Saturday night.
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