Fresno State holds off Idaho 31-21

Nov 8, 2:17 am EST

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MOSCOW, Idaho (AP)—Ryan Mathews ran for 143 yards and three touchdowns as Fresno State defeated Idaho 31-21 on Saturday night.

The Bulldogs (6-3, 5-1 Western Athletic Conference) raced out to a 24-0 first-half lead before holding off a late surge by the Vandals (7-3, 4-2).

Idaho’s Brian Reader, who started in place of Nate Enderle who has an injured rotator cuff, threw for 239 yards and two scores and also ran for a TD. Enderle is day to day.

Mathews’ 1-yard touchdown run with 1:07 left before halftime put Fresno State up 24-0. He also scored on a 77-yard run on the opening play from scrimmage and on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.

Bulldogs quarterback Ryan Colburn was 14 for 14 for 159 yards.

Updated Nov 8, 2:17 am EST
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Head to Head - Week 10

Team Total Yds Pass Yds Rush Yds First Downs 3rdD% Pen./Yds Turnovers Time of Poss.
Fresno State 340 159 181 16 45.5% 6/48 1 36:06
Idaho 470 240 230 19 20.0% 8/90 1 23:54
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  1. Sonny
    7. Posted by Sonny Wed Nov 11 12:15am EST

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    Fresno State Running Back, Ryan Matthews, should win the heisman hands down not Tim Tebow. If he had the blocking Tim Tebow has this wouldn't even be an argument. I wouldn't be surprised if Matthews is the #1 draft pick next year and beats out Colt McCoy.
  2. Dr. Dunk from planet Lovetron
    6. Posted by Dr. Dunk from planet Lovetron Mon Nov 9 12:05am EST

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    Fresno is going to get crushed at Nevada next week. Kappy is going to show the bulldogs his "O" face.
  3. dawsey
    5. Posted by dawsey Sun Nov 8 10:16pm EST

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    I watched this game, and unlike previous years the Vandals never gave up, pouted, dropping their heads. Against the odds, with a backup QB and facing one of the nation's best runners the Vandals never quit. Sure, this wasn't Florida versus Alabama, but it was a pleasure watching this college football game without a doubt. Good game Dogs and U of I.

    Will Enderle be back for the Boise State game?
  4. Ross
    4. Posted by Ross Sun Nov 8 11:08am EST

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    Imagine what the Vandals could do if they showed up for the first half. You can get away with playing 30 minutes against San Jose State....doesn't work so well against the top of the league. But this game shows that Vandals can compete when they don't beat themselves.

    Go Vandals!
  5. Idaho P
    3. Posted by Idaho P Sun Nov 8 10:30am EST

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    yawn.
  6. R O
    2. Posted by R O Sun Nov 8 9:38am EST

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    Bronco fan here but Idaho is definitly putting some fun into the league this year. keep up the good work Vandals and congrats to the dogs.
  7. John
    1. Posted by John Sun Nov 8 2:49am EST

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    Im a Dog fan-but hats of to the Vandal's! They are going to be contenders!
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