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Star wide receiver Erik Brooks and the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-0) play the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-4) on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET, at Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field.
The Wolf Pack are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +24.5) versus the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 51 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 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -3328 | +1305 |
Fresno State Pick Insights
- Fresno State is 3-0-0 ATS this season.
- Fresno State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 24.5 points or more this season.
- Two of Fresno State’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Fresno State Stats & Insights
- Fresno State ranks 45th in total offense this season (428.5 yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 428.5 yards allowed per game.
- Fresno State ranks 39th in scoring defense this year (19 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 38.8 points per game.
- Offensively, Fresno State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 14th-best in the FBS by compiling 311.3 per game. The Bulldogs rank 37th on defense (194.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- Offensively, 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 the offensive side of the ball, 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).
- With 10 forced turnovers (seventh in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (third in the FBS), Fresno State’s +8 turnover margin is the second-best in college football.
Fresno State’s Best Players
- Mikey Keene has recorded 1,195 yards (298.8 ypg) on 110-of-163 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Elijah Gilliam has racked up 273 yards on 65 carries while finding paydirt four times. He’s also caught seven passes for 96 yards (24 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Malik Sherrod has carried the ball 24 times for 130 yards (32.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Brooks’ leads his squad with 448 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 32 catches (out of 42 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Jalen Moss has caught 20 passes for 212 yards (53 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Jaelen Gill’s 20 grabs have turned into 205 yards and three touchdowns.
- Morice Norris has collected one sack to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and 17 tackles.
- Dean Clark, Fresno State’s top tackler, has 25 tackles this year.
- Carlton Johnson has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has eight tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada is 2-1-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 24.5-point underdogs this year, the Wolf Pack are 1-1 against the spread.
- Nevada has hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- This season has been hard for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up just 310.5 total yards per game (15th-worst) and surrendering 536.5 total yards per game (fourth-worst).
- Nevada has lots of room to improve, as it ranks 11th-worst in points per game (17) this season and fifth-worst in points allowed per game (41.3).
- Nevada has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking fifth-worst with 340.5 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, compiling 191.5 passing yards per contest (105th-ranked).
- Nevada’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, surrendering 196 rushing yards per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 104th with 119 rushing yards per contest.
- Nevada ranks 85th in the FBS with a 38.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 107th with a 45% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Nevada owns a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 82nd in the FBS.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has been a dual threat for Nevada this season. He has 550 passing yards (137.5 per game) while completing 61.7% of his passes. On the ground, he’s compiled 171 yards (42.8 ypg) on 40 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Sean Dollars has compiled 161 yards on 48 carries with two touchdowns.
- Jamaal Bell has totaled 24 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 223 (55.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has one touchdown.
- Spencer Curtis has put together a 114-yard season so far. He’s caught eight passes on 13 targets.
- Dalevon Campbell has racked up 107 reciving yards (26.8 ypg) this season.
- Ike Nnakenyi leads the team with two sacks, and also has one TFL and four tackles.
- Emany Johnson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 24 tackles and two TFL.
- KK Meier has a team-high one interception to go along with six tackles and one pass defended.
