# Fresno State college football performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fresno-state-college-football-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-20T06:50:05.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Fresno State defeated San Jose State 26-10 in the Battle of the Valley to successfully defend the Valley Trophy. The victory brought Fresno State's record to 2-1. 

Key contributors for Fresno State included kicker Manaki Watanabe, who made four field goals, and Bryson Donelson, who scored on a 36-yard touchdown run. The defense secured the win with three interceptions recorded by Ethan Tierney, Kiontre Harris, and Simeon Harris. San Jose State struggled with turnovers, as quarterback Luke Weaver threw four interceptions.

## Claims

- Fresno State defeated San Jose State 26-10. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Fresno State retained the Valley Trophy. (single source)
- Fresno State kicker Manaki Watanabe converted four field goals. (single source)
- San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver threw four interceptions during the game. (single source)
- Bryson Donelson scored a 36-yard touchdown run to seal the victory. (single source)
- Josiah Freeman recorded 91 receiving yards and one touchdown. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Fresno State defeats San Jose State to retain Valley Trophy

Fresno State defeated San Jose State 26-10 to retain the Valley Trophy, led by four field goals from Manaki Watanabe and a strong defensive performance featuring multiple interceptions.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fresno-state-defeats-san-jose-state-to-retain-valley-trophy

### 2026-09-09: USC Trojans defeat Fresno State with shutout victory

No. 14 USC defeated Fresno State 39-0, recording their first shutout since 2024 behind a strong defense and Jayden Maiava's 349-yard, three-touchdown performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/usc-trojans-defeat-fresno-state-with-shutout-victory

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Cite as: Fresno State college football performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fresno-state-college-football-performance