Head coach Jeff Tedford tried to send off his 17 seniors on a high note. The Bulldogs took control of the game early on, leading 14-0 in the first quarter.
In Fresno State's first drive of the game, Jorge Reyna hooked up with tight end Jared Rice for a 38-yard touchdown reception. Rice is the school's all-time receiving yards leader for his position.
The Dogs kept their foot on the pedal. The next drive Ronnie Rivers found a hole and shot up the field 55 yards. He would later score on the drive to make it 14-0. Rivers finished with 177 rushing yards.
HALFTIME‼️🚨@lilronnie_20 leads with 198 all purpose yards through the first half🔥
— Fresno State Football (@FresnoStateFB) December 1, 2019
HAVE. A. NIGHT. RONNIE.#GoDogs | #PrideOfTheValley pic.twitter.com/UuIXRLtzy5
Fresno State looked to be in control of the game, leading 16-3 at the break, but San Jose State scored 14 unanswered points in the second half.
With 2:15 left to play, the Spartans took the lead 17-16. The Bulldogs would turn it over on downs for their drive of the game.
Final from San Jose.#GoDogs | #PrideOfTheValley pic.twitter.com/GCTJLiYDmJ
— Fresno State Football (@FresnoStateFB) December 1, 2019
San Jose State takes the Valley Trophy in another heartbreaking loss for Fresno State who closes out the season with a four-game losing streak.
