Fresno State Bulldogs (1-2) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-2)

Gameday: Saturday, 7 p.m., at Bulldog Stadium

Radio: KMJ-AM 580 and KGST-AM 1600 (ESPN Deportes)

Pre-game Show: KFIG-AM 1430 ESPN Gameday Live at 4 p.m.

Bulldogs’ Three Keys to Victory:

1)Give Tommy time to throw. If the line can give Brandstater proper protection, then he can exploit a weak Louisiana Tech secondary.

2)Shut down Jackson. If the Fresno State defense can stifle Patrick Jackson and the running game, then they will shut down the Tech offense.

3)Play mistake-free football. Lately Fresno State has been shooting themselves in the foot. This week the Bulldogs need to cut down on penalties and turnovers. If they can play fundamental, Bulldog football they shoud roll to victory.

Born on the bayou…

Last Week: Bye – Lost 12-42 to California two weeks ago

2006 Record: 3-10, 1-7 WAC (T-8TH)

Head Coach: Derek Dooley (First Season)

Offense: Multiple Single-Back

Defense: 4-3

Key Players: FS Antonio Baker, P Chris Keagle, LB Quin Harris
Series Record: Fresno State leads 6-2

Last Meeting: 2006 – Fresno State won 34-27 in Ruston

Position Matchups

Quarterbacks: Fresno State
Brandstater has really come into his own in 2007.

Running Backs: Louisiana Tech
Jackson is one of the top tailbacks in the WAC.

Offensive Line: Fresno State
Fresno’s line is depleted, but expect them to step up.

Wide Receivers: Fresno State
Moore, Crawley and Pascoe should have a field day.

Defensive Line: Fresno State
Loss of Roberts hurts, but Tyler Clutts can pick up the slack.

Linebackers: Fresno State
Tech’s Quin Harris is solid, but Fresno trio is scary.

Defensive Backs: Fresno State
Tech has the worst pass defense in the WAC – enough said.

Special Teams: Fresno State
Blocking kicks seems to be Fresno’s niche. Look for another one on Saturday.