{
  "id": 4761298,
  "title": "Buchanan grad Jayden Mandal named Fresno State's starting quarterback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/buchanan-grad-jayden-mandal-named-fresno-states-starting-quarterback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T01:39:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buchanan-grad-jayden-mandal-named-201900494.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jayden Mandal, a recent graduate of Buchanan High School, has been named the starting quarterback for Fresno State's football team for the upcoming season. This announcement was made by head coach Matt Entz as the new football campaign begins. Mandal, who has been with the Bulldogs for four years, earned the starting position over fellow graduate Khristian Martin, who transferred from the University of Maryland. Entz praised Mandal's performance in fall camp, citing his timing, accuracy, and ability to take care of the ball as key factors in securing the starting job. This marks Mandal's first season as the team's starter, following his previous experience as a backup. The Bulldogs will be competing in the newly restructured Pac-12 Conference, with their first game set for Friday night against the University of Southern California. Kickoff for that match is scheduled for 6:00 PM at the LA Coliseum.",
  "summary": "Jayden Mandal has been named Fresno State's starting quarterback as a new season begins this week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/jayden-maiava-new-playmakers-lead-no-14-usc-to-42-26-win-over-san",
        "published": "2026-08-29T22:21:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/jayden-maiava-new-playmakers-lead-no-14-usc-to-42-26-win-over-san-4291532",
        "published": "2026-08-29T22:23:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}