Mandal helps Fresno State unload on Sacramento State in 49-3 win
Fresno State's Jayden Mandal led the way in a 49-3 victory over Sacramento State, throwing two touchdowns and Bryson Donelson ran for three scores. The Bulldogs scored 32 points in the second quarter alone. After a scoreless first quarter, Mandal connected with Rayshon Luke for an 18-yard touchdown, followed by a 73-yard strike to Ezekiel Avit.
The two-point conversion extended Fresno State's lead to 15-0. Later, Mandal carried the ball into the end zone from one yard out, Donelson added 56 yards from five yards out, and Manaki Watanabe's 51-yard field goal capped the half with a 32-0 score. Donelson further extended Fresno's margin with five-yard and 56-yard touchdown runs in the third quarter, making it 46-3.
Mandel completed 23 of 26 passes for 316 yards, while Donelson rushed for 102 yards on 13 carries. Avit gathered 103 yards on two catches, and Josiah Freeman added 100 yards on six catches. Fresno State outgained Sacramento State 542-262. The Hornets will face North Dakota State next Saturday, while Fresno State travels to San Jose State the following weekend.
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