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Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Bulldogs defeat Bruins 40–37 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Fresno State Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins (Week 3).

Fresno State Bulldogs 40 4-1 Winner
Final 40–37
UCLA Bruins 37 2-1
Winner
Fresno State Bulldogs
Final score
40–37
Halftime
Fresno State Bulldogs 21–9 UCLA Bruins
Top passer
Jake Haener

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Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated UCLA Bruins 40–37 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 40, UCLA Bruins 37.

Game summary

Fresno State Bulldogs edged UCLA Bruins 40–37 in Week 3 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jake Haener (278) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.67 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ronnie Rivers — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jalen Cropper — 14 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Fresno State Bulldogs61531240
UCLA Bruins6361837

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

FRESFresno State Bulldogs
UCLAUCLA Bruins

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UCLA
    Q1TD
    ZCZach Charbonnet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Zach Charbonnet run for 6 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK)

  2. FRES
    Q1TD
    RRRonnie Rivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Ronnie Rivers 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)

  3. FRES
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Abraham Montano 21 yd FG GOOD

  4. FRES
    Q2TD
    RRRonnie Rivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Ronnie Rivers run for 36 yds for a TD, (Abraham Montano KICK)

  5. UCLA
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-9

    Nicholas Barr-Mira 39 yd FG GOOD

  6. FRES
    Q2TD
    JCJalen Cropper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-9

    Jalen Cropper run for 1 yd for a TD, (Abraham Montano KICK)

  7. FRES
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    24-9

    Abraham Montano 39 yd FG GOOD

  8. UCLA
    Q3TD
    KBKam Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kam Brown for 39 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK)

  9. FRES
    Q4TD
    JCJalen Cropper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-15

    Jake Haener pass complete to Jalen Cropper for 13 yds for a TD, (Abraham Montano KICK)

  10. UCLA
    Q4TD
    KPKyle Philips

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-21

    Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kyle Philips for 15 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK)

  11. FRES
    Q4TD
    EBErik Brooks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-21

    Jake Haener pass complete to Erik Brooks for 19 yds for a TD, (Abraham Montano KICK)

  12. UCLA
    Q4TD
    ZCZach Charbonnet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-27

    Zach Charbonnet run for 3 yds for a TD, (D. Thompson-Robinson Run For Two-point Conversion)

  13. UCLA
    Q4TD
    KPKyle Philips

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-33

    Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kyle Philips for 42 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Jake Haener (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +30.65 EPA
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.07 EPA/play +17.14 EPA
  • TEAM (278) — 0.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -0.72 EPA

Rushing

  • Ronnie Rivers (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.02 EPA
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
  • Jake Haener (278) — 0.0 yds -1.12 EPA

Receiving

  • Jalen Cropper (278) — 14 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • Josh Kelly (278) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA
  • Kyle Philips (26) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jake Haener2784684.8%02+0.67+30.65
Dorian Thompson-Robinson261681.2%03+1.07+17.14
TEAM27810.0%00-0.72-0.72

Team EPA comparison

StatFRESUCLA
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q127860+4.52Ended
Q12650+5.87Rush TD
Q127830+0.21Rush TD
Q127870+2.83Punt
Q12630-1.79Ended
Q127820-2.83Ended
Q127840-0.86Ended
Q22610+0.12Ended
Q227830+0.37Field goal
Q22610-3.77Fumble
Q227820-1.60Interception
Q227860-2.39Ended
Q22620-0.98Ended
Q227810+3.60Rush TD
Q22600Field goal
Q227850+3.41Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jake Haener run for a loss of 34 yards to the UCLA 43 (-6.48 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · UCLA Penalty, Offsides (Ale Kaho) to the FrsSt 29 for a 1ST down (+5.04 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jake Haener pass complete to Erik Brooks for 19 yds for a TD, (Abraham Montano KICK) (+4.69 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jake Haener pass complete to Jalen Cropper for 13 yds for a TD, (Abraham Montano KICK) (+3.94 EPA)
  5. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kyle Philips for 42 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK) (+3.88 EPA)
  6. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson run for a loss of 13 yards to the UCLA 20 fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Leonard Payne Jr. (-3.77 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jake Haener pass complete to Ty Jones for 25 yds to the UCLA 11 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jake Haener pass complete to Josh Kelly for 13 yds to the FrsSt 18 (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (40–37) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Jake Haener (278) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: FRES at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins?

Fresno State Bulldogs 40, UCLA Bruins 37 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 40–37.

Where can I find the Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309855.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Jake Haener (278) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Fresno State Bulldogs at UCLA Bruins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Fresno State Bulldogs

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

UCLA Bruins

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L