Fresno State offense gets boost with Rayshon Luke returning, plus more transfers
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- Fresno State secures RB Rayshon Luke’s return, preserving core offensive threat
- Bulldogs add multiple transfers across offense and defense to deepen roster
- Incoming linemen, DBs and QB Khristian Martin aim to boost team depth
In his first season at Fresno State, running back Rayshon “Speedy” Luke made an immediate impact, leading the Bulldogs in rushing yards and contributing as a receiver.
Luke became a key offensive weapon alongside Bryson Donelson, Brandon Ramirez, and others — and now, he’s set for an encore.
On Monday, Luke announced he will return to Fresno State next season, providing a much-needed boost to the Bulldogs’ offense. He joins several other offensive standouts who have also committed to returning.
Luke transferred to Fresno State from the University of Arizona, where he played from 2022 to 2024. His quickness and field awareness have been invaluable, allowing him to consistently find open lanes and break off big plays.
Twice last season, he came close to breaking the 100-yard rushing mark, finishing with 96 yards against Georgia Southern and 92 yards against Wyoming.
More players coming in
Fresno State’s roster continues to grow through the transfer portal.
Former Nebraska defensive end Maverick Noonan, who spent three seasons (including a redshirt year in 2023) with the Cornhuskers and played just seven games due to injury, will join the Bulldogs. Noonan, a 6-foot-4 lineman, held offers from programs including Arizona State, Iowa, Michigan State, and Stanford before initially committing to Nebraska.
Other new additions include Southwestern College wide receiver Tyler Becker, former Nebraska defensive back Preston Okafor, former Northern Illinois defensive back Taylor Powell, Maryland quarterback Khristian Martin, Sacramento State defensive ends Dylan Hampsten and Micah Mosley, and Ashland kicker Manaki Watanabe.
This story was originally published January 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM.
