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The Saturday readFresno State · Week 7 · 2026

Fresno State at San Diego State

Oct 17 · 7:30 p.m. PT · CBSSN

Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA

The lineClose the lane. Carry the route.

01 / The plan

What matters Saturday

  1. 01

    Active secondary

    Use the final report

  2. 02

    Run-defense fits

    Hold through the block

  3. 03

    Receiving answers

    Keep the route available

02 / Desk read

The read

Hold the first gap until the runner commits. Keep the receiver available when pressure changes the quarterback’s decision, and finish the kickoff tackle with leverage intact.

Active secondary

In the field

AP Top 25 · Week 7

Unranked

2 of 12 opponents ranked.

Played · AP at kickoff2

  1. 14at USCLoss: 0–39Sep 4
  2. 23vs Boise StateLoss: 31–38Oct 10

Upcoming opponents use this AP poll. Played opponents use their AP rank at kickoff. Poll published Oct 11. Checked Oct 15. Results checked Oct 14.

Postseason

Rankings start Nov 3

4-2

Playoff raceUnranked in the AP poll, two losses. In the picture. The committee's first rankings come out Tue, Nov 3.

Two more wins to reach six, with six games left.

This week

Updated Oct 14

Finish the run-defense fit at San Diego State and keep the kicking coverage connected. On offense, give the quarterback a route before asking him to extend the play.

  1. 01

    Tierney did not return after the first quarter against Boise StateOpens in a new tab

    Check the final San Diego State availability report before assigning a replacement. An earlier absence does not establish this week’s role or a teammate’s workload.

    The Collegian · Oct 12

  2. 02

    Fresno State allowed 274 rushing yards to Boise StateOpens in a new tab

    Watch the first defender hold his gap and the next defender finish the tackle. Do not let a promising initial collision become an open lane behind it.

    The Collegian · Oct 11

  3. 03

    The San Diego trip starts at 7:30 p.m. PT on CBS Sports NetworkOpens in a new tab

    Plan for the evening Old Oil Can game at Snapdragon Stadium. Check the final secondary report before treating practice progress as a confirmed role.

    Fresno State Athletics · Oct 12

  4. 04

    Avit caught touchdowns from Martin and Mandal against Boise StateOpens in a new tab

    Watch the receiver become available when the quarterback’s first option is covered. Keep the catch secure before seeking room after it.

    Fresno State Athletics · Oct 10

  5. 05

    Hawkins returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown at Oregon StateOpens in a new tab

    Watch the coverage unit keep its lanes and finish the first tackle. A defender arriving fast still needs an angle that closes the returner’s exit.

    San Diego State Athletics · Oct 10

03 / Road ahead

Next three

  1. at San Diego State · Next

    7:30 p.m. PTCBSSN

  2. vs Oregon State

    TBDTV TBD

  3. at Utah State

    6:30 p.m. PTUSA Net