Total Yards
Fresno State435
Arizona State293
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Arizona State at Fresno State
Dec 15, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
MITSUBISHI MOTORS LAS VEGAS BOWL
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Arizona State
Big 12
Final Score
20 - 31
ASFS
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Fresno State
Pac-12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Fresno State175
Arizona State129
Rushing Yards
Fresno State260
Arizona State164
Turnovers
Fresno State3
Arizona State2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature58°F
Wind2 mph N
Humidity
19%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Fresno State vs Arizona State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Fresno State29:09
Arizona State30:51
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Fresno State beats Arizona State 31-20
Fresno State defeated Arizona State 31-20 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 435-293 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Fresno State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-20. Manny Wilkins pass intercepted for a TD Anthoula Kelly return for 70 yds for a TD (Asa Fuller KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona State the first major swing.
Fresno State's box score carried the story: 435 total yards, 260 rushing yards, and 175 passing yards. Arizona State finished with 293 total yards, including 164 on the ground and 129 through the air.
Fresno State converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Fresno State led 17-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ronnie Rivers run for 68 yds for a TD (Asa Fuller KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Manny Wilkins pass intercepted for a TD Anthoula Kelly return for 70 yds for a TD (Asa Fuller KICK) (Arizona State led 0-10 over Fresno State).
Passing Touchdown
Manny Wilkins pass complete to Kyle Williams for 3 yds for a TD (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Arizona State led 7-10 over Fresno State).
Field Goal Good
Asa Fuller 39 yd FG GOOD (Fresno State led 3-0 over Arizona State).
Field Goal Good
Brandon Ruiz 20 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 17-17 over Fresno State).
Rushing Touchdown
Eno Benjamin run for 17 yds for a TD (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Arizona State led 14-10 over Fresno State).
Rushing Touchdown
Marcus McMaryion run for 10 yds for a TD (Asa Fuller KICK) (Fresno State led 17-14 over Arizona State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-20
Fresno State defeated Arizona State.
Total yards
435-293
Fresno State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
260
Fresno State averaged 7.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
175
Fresno State averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Fresno State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
Arizona State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Fresno State | Arizona State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 435 | 293 |
| Passing Yards | 175 | 129 |
| Rushing Yards | 260 | 164 |
| First Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-29 | 19-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:09 | 30:51 |