{
  "id": 7072685,
  "title": "Mandal helps Fresno State unload on Sacramento State in 49-3 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mandal-helps-fresno-state-unload-on-sacramento-state-in-49-3-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:30:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/13/mandal-helps-fresno-state-unload-on-sacramento-state-in-49-3-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Fresno State defeated Sacramento State 49-3",
    "Jayden Mandal was the leading scorer with two touchdowns and 316 passing yards",
    "Fresno State outgained Sacramento State 542-262 in total yards"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Fresno State's dominant performance, led by Jayden Mandal and Bryson Donelson, signals a significant shift in momentum for the Bulldogs, who now look to build on this convincing win.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Shooting at Fresno State game? What we know as gunfire reported near stadium; suspect at large",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/shooting-at-fresno-state-game-what-we-know-as-gunfire-reported-near",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:09:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}