Is Fresno State becoming the sleeping giant of the new Pac-12? On this episode of Locked On Pac-12, Christian Rauh is joined by Al Scott of Fresno Sports Magazine to break down why Matt Entz and the Bulldogs are generating serious momentum heading into the 2026 college football season. The conversation starts with Fresno State winning key recruiting battles over conference rivals Boise State and San Diego State, including the commitment of linebacker Jeremy Davis. The Bulldogs continue to establish strong recruiting pipelines in California's Central Valley and Nebraska while building a roster with size, physicality, and long-term development in mind. Christian and Al discuss: Why Matt Entz's recruiting success is changing Fresno State's trajectory The importance of culture, relationships, and roster retention Fresno State's biggest strengths entering 2026 Khristian Martin and the Bulldogs' quarterback outlook Why the trenches will determine Fresno State's ceiling How Fresno State stacks up in the new Pac-12 race The Week 1 showdown against USC Whether Fresno State can emerge as a legitimate conference title contender Why the Bulldogs may be one of the most dangerous programs in the Group of Six era With no clear favorite in the new Pac-12, Fresno State has a real opportunity to establish itself as one of the conference's flagship football programs. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas - IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pac-12 Conference: Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars

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