Fresno State loses conference opener to Air Force, 43-24

Saturday, October 12, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno State Bulldogs (2-3) lost their Mountain West Conference opener to the Air Force (4-2), 43-24 in Colorado Springs Saturday evening.

The Bulldogs had two weeks to prepare for the Falcons triple option, and they were ready to play out of the gate.
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Fresno State quarterback Jorge Reyna finds Tulare native, Emoryie Edwards, over the middle for a 39-yard reception. The huge pick up would set up Reyna for a second and goal.

Six touchdowns in the first half, Fresno State scoring on their opening drive. Jorge Reyna to Derrion Grim for the four-yard touchdown pass and the Dogs took the lead 7-0.

Unfortunately, it wouldn't be for long, the Falcons pulled out all the tricks. Quarterback Donald Hammond III goes deep 53 yeards to wide receiver Benjamin Waters, evening the game at 7-7.

Fresno State takes the lead 14-7 in the first quarter as Reyna targets Edwards. The wide out had four receptions for 73 yards. The Dogs would lead 24-22 at half time.
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But out of the locker room, the Air Force shut down Fresno State, scoring three touchdowns.



Air Force went on to get the win 43-24 handing Fresno State their first loss in conference play.
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