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Social media reacts to Fresno State’s win over Boise State ‘Fresno isn’t intimidated’

Fresno State defensive lineman Michael Jordan, Jr. puts pressure on Boise State quarterback Max Cutforth’s pass during the fourth quarter. Fresno State defeated Boise State 30-7 during the game at Albertsons Stadium. November 1, 2025.
Fresno State defensive lineman Michael Jordan, Jr. puts pressure on Boise State quarterback Max Cutforth’s pass during the fourth quarter. Fresno State defeated Boise State 30-7 during the game at Albertsons Stadium. November 1, 2025. For The Idaho Statesman
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  • Fresno State upset Boise State 33-7 as 17.5-point underdogs at Boise.
  • Bulldogs defense produced four sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.
  • Fresno State became bowl eligible and ended Boise State's 16-game home streak.

Fresno State picked up a big win on the blue turf, defeating Boise State 30-7 at Albertson’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. And the Bulldogs did it without the arm of quarterback Carson Conklin. Add more to that, Fresno State were listed as +17.5 underdogs.

Social media reacted to the Bulldogs’ victory.

Yet, the Bulldogs overcame that and bounced back after a drubbing to San Diego State a week before and ended Boise State’s 16-game home win streak. Boise State’s last home loss was to Central Florida in 2023.

Boise State fans were upset after the loss.

Fresno State’s defense came up big, with four sacks, two forced fumbles (one recovered) and two interceptions.

Conklin finished the game completing 10 of 21 for 35 yards and no touchdowns and interceptions. But he was saved by a determined defense.

Now the Bulldogs are bowl eligible.

This story was originally published November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM.

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Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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