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Part of situation: Boise State college football season progress (2 clusters)

Fresno State and Boise State secure key college football victories

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Fresno State secured a 38-24 victory over Rice to conclude their nonconference schedule, improving their season record to 3-1. Quarterback Jayden Mandal threw three touchdown passes, while Rayshon Luke led the ground attack with 167 rushing yards and a 52-yard touchdown run.

In other college football news, Boise State entered the AP Poll at No. 22 following a 32-7 road win against Western Michigan. The Broncos, also at 3-1, were the only Group of Six team featured in the top 25 rankings this week.

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Boise State · Boise State Broncos · Dylan Riley · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jayden Mandal · Maddux Madsen · Rayshon Luke · Rice Owls · Rice University · Western Michigan · Western Michigan Broncos

Sources

Fresno State closes nonconference play with 38-24 win over Rice [fscollegian.com]
Buffalo vs Western Michigan Prediction Football Picks Today 10/3/26 [sportschatplace.com]
Boise State Enters AP Poll at No. 22 - Boise State University Athletics [broncosports.com]
Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice [lethbridgeherald.com]
Bulldogs cook Rice with 38-24 win to wrap non-conference slate [abc30.com]
Western Michigan vs. Buffalo Betting Odds, Free Picks, and Predictions - 1:00 PM ET (Sat, Oct 3, 2026) [www.cappertek.com]
Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice [www.newsday.com]
What UCLA’s Top-15 Mention Means Heading Into Bye Week [www.si.com]
Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice [www.winnipegfreepress.com]