FRESNO (Interstat) — Fresno State routed Sacramento State 49-3 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game at Valley Children’s Stadium. The Bulldogs surged to a 32-point first-quarter lead, added 14 points before halftime and three more in the third quarter. Sacramento State’s only points came on Grant Meadors’ 35-yard field goal. Bryson Donelson ran for three Fresno State touchdowns, including a 56-yard score, while Jayden Mandal added a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Rayshon Luke had a 42-yard touchdown run wiped out by a holding penalty. M. Watanabe made a 28-yard field goal and extra points. Fresno State’s defense held the Hornets without a touchdown. Sacramento State fell to 1-2 after a win over Mississippi Valley State and a loss at Eastern Michigan. Fresno State improved to 1-1 after a loss at Southern California. Sacramento State hosts North Dakota State next Saturday. Fresno State visits San Jose State next Saturday.