The Fresno State Bulldogs (4-2) and San Diego State Aztecs (2-4) look to bounce back from Pac-12 Conference losses as they meet for the Oil Can on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
Sep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Jayden Mandal (7) throws the ball against Southern California Trojans cornerback Alex Graham (7) in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
How to Watch Fresno State vs San Diego State
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Fresno State got to within one score of visiting No. 23 Boise State last week on Manaki Watanabe’s 47-yard field goal with 35 seconds left but couldn’t recover the ensuing onside kick in a 38-31 loss that left it 1-1 in the Pac-12. The Bulldogs took their only lead on the opening drive of the game before the Broncos answered with a long touchdown run. Jayden Mandal threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score while Ezekiel Avit caught two scoring passes and finished with 96 yards on six catches.
San Diego State took a 66-14 pummeling at Oregon State last week, trailing 38-7 at the half and falling to 1-1 in Pac-12 play. The Aztecs had the ball for just 17:42, getting outgained 651-147 while surrendering 35 first downs and getting only six. Jayden Denegal finished just 5-of-19 for 78 yards and a touchdown before getting pulled when the game got out of reach.
The Aztecs retained the Oil Can with a 23-0 road win last season, with the Bulldogs last claiming the trophy in 2022. San Diego State holds a 25-13 all-time edge in the series.
Mandal comes in with 1,252 yards and eight touchdowns and one interception for Fresno State while Josiah Freeman has 29 catches for 396 yards. Rayshon Luke leads the run game with 286 yards. Denegal enters with 787 yards, six scores and five picks for the Aztecs, with Javion Kinnard running for 355 yards and Nathan Acevedo checking in with 16 receptions, 177 yards and two TDs.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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