Fresno State stops Oregon State winning streak

Fresno State defeated Oregon State 38-22 on Saturday night in Fresno, California.

The Bulldogs ended a five-game winning streak for the Beavers. Oregon State had won its last five games after losing its first two to Houston and Texas Tech. The Beavers are now 5-3 overall and 3-1 in the Pac-12. Fresno State improved to 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the conference after losing its previous two games.

Jayden Mandal was the primary offensive threat for Fresno State. He threw two touchdown passes to Josiah Freeman. Freeman caught a 26-yard score to extend the halftime lead and a 31-yarder in the third quarter. Mandal also rushed for two touchdowns, including a 15-yard score late in the first quarter. Bryson Donelson added a 63-yard rushing touchdown, which was the longest run of the season for the Bulldogs, along with 108 total rushing yards.

The Fresno State defense limited the Beavers to their lowest-scoring game of the season. Dylan Hampsten recorded two sacks, part of a team total of five sacks. Oregon State had allowed only nine sacks in its first seven games. The Beavers also lost two fumbles and failed to convert three fourth-down attempts.

Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson passed for 373 yards on 33 of 59 attempts. His 9-yard touchdown pass to Eric Olsen with 1:45 remaining provided the final score. DeCorion Temple had 97 receiving yards, while freshman Jesse Legree caught seven passes for 70 yards.

The teams will play again next Saturday. Oregon State hosts Texas State, and Fresno State travels to Utah State.