Podcast: The state of Fresno State football and coach Tim DeRuyter

Fresno State’s football team is 1-4 heading into Saturday’s game at Nevada. Even with seven games left in the season, it’s a tough spot. But that only begins to describe it.

In a podcast conversation with Bee content producer Jody Murray, sports columnist Marek Warszawski talks about how DeRuyter’s no-buyout contract through 2018 puts his bosses in a bind.

Warszawski also discusses how the Bulldogs’ struggles on the field (they were 3-9 last season) could affect things like recruiting and fundraising. And he shares some sobering observations from football experts about Fresno State’s talent level.

This story was originally published October 7, 2016 at 7:33 PM with the headline "Podcast: The state of Fresno State football and coach Tim DeRuyter."