Idaho can't hold on to lead over Fresno State as Carr and Bulldogs justify their ranking in comeback win
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#24 Fresno State (4-1) / 0 / 14 / 14 / 21 /
49
Idaho (2-3) / 14 / 7 / 3 / 13 /
37
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Redshirt Freshman Andrew WIlliams felt like Moses parting the Red Sea when he scored his first collegiate touchdown
Moscow, ID -- Once again, there was a comeback from being down 14-0 in the Kibbie Dome. Unfortunately for Idaho, it was the opposing team mounting the comeback this time, with Fresno State using 35 second half points to cement their victory in Moscow.
Idaho raced out to a 14-0 first quarter and 21-14 halftime lead behind a slow start from Fresno QB Derek Carr and a strong running game. On their first drive, Idaho ran the ball down the throat of the Bulldogs, with the Vandals executing a 14 play, 5 and a half minute long drive that was capped off by Andrew Williams' first collegiate touchdown run. After an interception by the Idaho defense, their second drive consisted of Kristoffer Olugbode taking a handoff, breaking loose and taking in to the house with a 76 yard touchdown run on the first play.
That seemed to wake acclaimed Fresno QB Derek Carr from his slumber, with the future pro shrugging off his interception and guiding his team effortlessly down the field with his teams remaining drives in the half and seemingly the game.
Sensing the shift in momentum, the Idaho offense stuck with the ground game and tried to play keep-away from Carr and co, but to no avail as Carr repeatedly dissected the Vandal defense in the second half. Idaho's offense did not go down without a fight however as the Vandals put up enough points to keep the game within 2 scores, but their turnovers and inability to convert on third down cost them.
Next week will see the Vandals heading to Jonesboro to take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Bulldogs have the week off, with their next game the following week where they'll be hosting UNLV
Scoring Summary:
Scoring Team | Quarter | Time | Play Summary | Score |
Idaho | 1st | 2:27 | A. Williams, 0 yard run (A. Rehkow kick) | 0-7 |
Idaho | 1st | 1:32 | K. Olugbode, 76 yard run (A. Rehkow kick) | 0-14 |
Fresno State | 2nd | 5:58 | I. Burse, 12 yard pass from D. Carr (C. McGuire kick) | 7-14 |
Idaho | 2nd | 2:14 | K. Olugbode, 1 yard run (A. Rehkow kick) | 7-21 |
Fresno State | 2nd | 0:43 | J. Harper, 6 yard pass from D. Carr (C. McGuire kick) | 14-21 |
Fresno State | 3rd | 7:30 | D. Adams, 18 yard pass from D. Carr (C. McGuire kick) | 21-21 |
Fresno State | 3rd | 4:12 | J. Harper, 6 yard pass from D. Carr (C. McGuire kick) | 28-21 |
Idaho | 3rd | 1:36 | A. Rehkow, 28 yard FG | 28-24 |
Fresno State | 4th | 7:36 | D. Adams, 21 yard pass from D. Carr (C. McGuire kick) | 35-24 |
Idaho | 4th | 6:21 | C. Chalich, 5 yard run (2-pt failed) | 35-30 |
Fresno State | 4th | 5:36 | J. Quezada, 5 yard run (C. McGuire kick) | 42-30 |
Idaho | 4th | 4:19 | R. Runner, 48 yard pass from C. Chalich (A. Rehkow kick) | 42-37 |
Fresno State | 4th | 2:49 | J. Quezada, 1 yard run (C. McGuire kick) | 49-37 |
Team Stats
Stat | Fresno State | Idaho |
Score | 49 | 37 |
First Downs | 22 | 23 |
Total Offense | 524 | 534 |
Rushes - Yards - TD | 18-53-2 | 42-313-4 |
Comp - Att - TD | 35-56-5 | 15-29-1 |
Passing Yards | 471 | 221 |
3rd Down Conv | 10-14 (71%) | 4-11 (36%) |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 (0%) | 1-2 (50%) |
2-Point Conv | 0-0 (0%) | 0-1 (0%) |
RedZone - TD - FG | 10-6-0 (60%) | 6-3-1 (66%) |
Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
Fumbles Lost | 0 | 1 |
Intercepted | 1 | 1 |
PR Yards | 25 | 16 |
KR Yards | 58 | 106 |
Total Yards | 607 | 656 |
Punts - Average | 4 - 46.5 | 4 - 45.5 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 5-32 |
T.O.P. | 13:43 | 18:17 |
Players of the Game:
Team | Offense | Defense |
Fresno State | Derek Carr, QB | Karl Mickelsen, MLB |
Idaho | Kristoffer Olugbode, HB | Solomon Dixon, CB |
Fresno State Player Stats
Derek Carr 35-56, 471 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT, sacked 1 time
Josh Quezada 14 carries, 46 yards, 2 TD, 5 receptions, 25 yards
Josh Harper 11 receptions, 160 yards, 2 TD
Devante Adams 6 receptions, 118 yards, 2 TD
Isaiah Burse 6 receptions, 94 yards, 1 TD
Aaron Peck 6 receptions, 65 yards
Karl Mickelsen 10 tackles, 2 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 FF
Charles Washington 9 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 PD
Donavon Lewis 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF
Jamal Ellis 2 tackles, 1 INT
Idaho Player Stats
Chad Chalich 15-29, 221 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 14 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD, 2 fumbles(1 lost), sacked 2 times
James Baker 11 carries, 70 yards, 3 receptions, 14 yards
Kristoffer Olugbode 7 carries, 108 yards, 2 TD
Andrew WIlliams 4 carries, 0 yards, 1 TD
Roman Runner 3 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD
Najee Lovett 3 receptions, 36 yards,
Michael LaGrone 2 receptions, 27 yards
Matt Millan 9 tackles, 1 PD
Solomon Dixon 6 tackles, 2 PD, 1 INT
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@ Arkansas State (3-2)