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Erik Brooks will lead the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-0) into their battle versus the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-4) at Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
The Wolf Pack are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +24.5) versus the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 49.5 points).
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Game Info for Fresno State vs. Nevada
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Fresno, California
- Stadium: Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | -24.5 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -110 | -110 | -3231 | +1290 |
Fresno State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Fresno State has posted a 3-0-0 record against the spread.
- Fresno State is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 24.5-point favorites.
- Out of Fresno State’s three games with a set total, two have hit the over (66.7%).
Fresno State Stats & Insights
- Fresno State has the 45th-ranked offense this season (428.5 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking 22nd-best with just 297.5 yards allowed per game.
- Fresno State sports the 39th-ranked defense this season (19 points allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best with 38.8 points per game.
- Fresno State ranks 38th in pass defense this season (194.3 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 311.3 passing yards per game.
- On offense, Fresno State ranks 108th in the FBS with 117.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 30th in rushing yards allowed per contest (103.3).
- On offense, Fresno State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS by putting up a 49.2% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 28th on defense (32.1% third-down percentage allowed).
- Fresno State has the second-best turnover margin in college football at +8, forcing 10 turnovers (seventh in the FBS) while turning it over two times (third in the FBS).
Fresno State’s Best Players
- Mikey Keene has 1,195 yards passing for Fresno State, completing 67.5% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
- Elijah Gilliam has 273 rushing yards on 65 carries with four touchdowns. He’s also added seven catches for 96 yards (24 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- This season, Malik Sherrod has carried the ball 24 times for 130 yards (32.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Brooks has hauled in 32 receptions for 448 yards (112 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Jalen Moss has reeled in 20 passes while averaging 53 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Jaelen Gill has been the target of 23 passes and compiled 20 grabs for 205 yards, an average of 51.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- Morice Norris leads the team with one sack, and also has three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Fresno State’s leading tackler, Dean Clark, has 25 tackles this year.
- Carlton Johnson has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with eight tackles and three passes defended.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 24.5-point underdogs this season, the Wolf Pack are 1-1 against the spread.
- Nevada has gone over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- This season has been ugly for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is posting just 310.5 total yards per game (15th-worst) and ceding 536.5 total yards per game (fourth-worst).
- This season has been hard for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is posting only 17 points per contest (11th-worst) and surrendering 41.3 points per game (fifth-worst).
- Nevada has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking fifth-worst with 340.5 passing yards given up per game. It has been better on offense, posting 191.5 passing yards per contest (104th-ranked).
- Nevada ranks 104th in rushing yards per game (119), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 196 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Nevada ranks 86th in the FBS with a 38.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 105th with a 45% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- With six forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (88th in the FBS) this season, Nevada ranks 82nd in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has thrown for 550 yards on 66-of-107 passing with zero touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 171 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Sean Dollars has compiled 161 yards on 48 carries with two touchdowns.
- Jamaal Bell has hauled in 223 receiving yards on 24 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Spencer Curtis has caught eight passes and compiled 114 receiving yards (28.5 per game).
- Dalevon Campbell has racked up 107 reciving yards (26.8 ypg) this season.
- Ike Nnakenyi has two sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL and four tackles.
- Emany Johnson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 24 tackles and two TFL.
- KK Meier has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has six tackles and one pass defended to his name.
