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What the news says about this game

Washington State is 1-3 and just lost to Arizona 34-24, while Fresno State is 3-1 and beat Rice 38-24. WSU's top returning receiver Tony Freeman (torn ACL, out for season since 2026-09-15) is unavailable. Fresno State is sharply better in form and health heading into Saturday's night game.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
FRESJayden MandalmoreThrew 3 TD passes in 38-24 win over Rice (2026-09-27); also threw 2 TDs in 49-3 win over Sacramento State.
FRESRayshon LukemoreRushed for 167 yards and 1 TD in 38-24 win over Rice (2026-09-27).
WSUCaden PinnickunchangedThrew 2 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD in 48-7 win over Duquesne; team is 1-3 overall.

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