Fresno State Halts Oregon State Streak With 38-22 Victory
Jayden Mandal scored three times and the Bulldogs’ defense forced two turnovers to end a five-game winning run for the Beavers.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
Fresno State ended Oregon State’s five-game winning streak with a 38-22 victory on Saturday night. The Beavers had not lost since their opening two games, which included defeats to Houston and Texas Tech.
Jayden Mandal led the Fresno State offense with three touchdowns. He threw two scoring passes to Josiah Freeman and rushed for the other. Freeman’s 26-yard reception extended the lead to 12 points at halftime. His 31-yard catch in the third quarter helped build the final margin.
Bryson Donelson added 108 rushing yards and a score for the Bulldogs. His 63-yard touchdown run was the longest of the season for Fresno State. The team also recorded five sacks, including two from Dylan Hampsten.
Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson completed 33 of 59 passes for 373 yards. He threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Eric Olsen with 1:45 remaining to cap the scoring. DeCorion Temple caught passes for 97 yards, while freshman Jesse Legree had seven receptions for 70.
The Beavers fumbled twice and failed to convert on three fourth-down attempts. This marked their lowest-scoring game of the season. Oregon State will host Texas State next Saturday, while Fresno State travels to Utah State for its next contest.
