ncaaf Game Recap
Fresno State Bulldogs vs USC Trojans Wrap - USC Wins 31-23
Fresno State was unable to contain Vavae Malepeai on Saturday and the result was a 31-23 Week 1 loss against the Trojans.
USC did not, however, defeat the Bulldogs against the spread, which closed at -14.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 50.0.
Vavae Malepeai rushed for 134 yards, while Stephen Carr added 56 yards in the win. Tyler Vaughns and Stephen Carr added 150 and 43 receiving yards respectively.
Jorge Reyna rushed for 88 yards for Fresno State, while Ronnie Rivers added 53 yards. Jorge Reyna threw for 256 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Derrion Grim and Chris Coleman had 86 and 71 yards respectively.
Fresno State outgained USC 462-447 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-22 by the Trojans.
Fresno State led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:59-28:01 split in that important category.
USC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Stanford. Fresno State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Minnesota.