# Washington State and Fresno State Pac-12 matchup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/washington-state-and-fresno-state-pac-12-matchup > Updated: 2026-10-04T19:10:47.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Washington State and Fresno State met for their Pac-12 conference opener. Prior to the matchup, Washington State held a 1-3 record and sought to improve offensive efficiency and defensive fatigue, while Fresno State entered with a 3-1 record and a three-game winning streak. Fresno State won the game 26-6 in Pullman, marking the Bulldogs’ first victory in Pac-12 conference history. Although the score was tied 6-6 at halftime, Fresno State dominated the second half, outgaining Washington State 375 to 182 yards and preventing the Cougars from scoring a touchdown. The Bulldogs' defense recorded five sacks and limited Washington State to 30 rushing yards. In the victory, Josiah Freeman scored the game’s first touchdown on a three-yard pitch, and Julius Gillick added a fourth-quarter rushing touchdown to secure the win. With the victory, Fresno State improved to a 4-1 record. The Bulldogs now prepare for a high-stakes matchup in the Milk Can rivalry series against No. 23 Boise State, who also holds a 4-1 record and seeks to end a three-game losing streak against Fresno State. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Fresno State dominates Washington State to set up matchup with Boise State Fresno State defeated Washington State 26-6 in its Pac-12 debut and now prepares to face No. 23 Boise State in the Milk Can rivalry series. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fresno-state-defeats-washington-state-26-6-in-pac-12-debut ### 2026-09-29: Washington State faces Fresno State in Pac-12 opener Washington State prepares for its Pac-12 opener against a surging Fresno State team, as head coach Kirby Moore faces his former program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-state-prepares-for-pac-12-opener-against-fresno-state --- Cite as: Washington State and Fresno State Pac-12 matchup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/washington-state-and-fresno-state-pac-12-matchup