Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Nevada Wolf Pack: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 24–21 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 24, Nevada Wolf Pack 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fresno State Bulldogs	3	12	6	0	24
Nevada Wolf Pack	6	12	0	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chubba Purdy (Nevada) — 46.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +0.93 EPA
• Mikey Keene (Fresno State) — 171.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.40 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (Nevada) — 142.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.26 EPA

Rushing

• Elijah Gilliam (Fresno State) — 66.0 yds · 2 TD -0.02 EPA
• Savion Red (Nevada) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (Nevada) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Jaden Smith (Nevada) — 9 rec · 134.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Mac Dalena (Fresno State) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Savion Red (Nevada) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chubba Purdy	Nevada	6	50.0%	46	0	+0.15	+0.93
Mikey Keene	Fresno State	22	59.1%	171	0	-0.02	-0.40
Brendon Lewis	Nevada	22	59.1%	142	1	-0.06	-1.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Fresno State	Nevada
Plays	58	61
EPA / play	+0.025	-0.118
Total EPA	+1.45	-7.22
Success rate	41.4%	37.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.018	-0.012
Rush EPA / play	+0.051	-0.209
Yards	316	268

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nevada	6	73	+5.72	Rush TD
Q1	Fresno State	9	49	+0.61	Field goal
Q1	Nevada	6	27	-1.97	Punt
Q1	Fresno State	12	86	+7.08	Rush TD
Q2	Nevada	4	63	+4.48	Pass TD
Q2	Fresno State	3	6	-1.93	Punt
Q2	Nevada	4	-11	-5.77	Ended
Q2	Fresno State	3	16	+2.71	Rush TD
Q2	Nevada	12	56	+0.25	Ended
Q2	Fresno State	1	1	-0.21	Ended
Q2	Nevada	1	2	+3.02	Rush TD
Q3	Fresno State	4	24	-0.85	Punt
Q3	Nevada	10	31	-2.24	Punt
Q3	Fresno State	6	95	+8.04	Rush TD
Q3	Nevada	3	-8	-3.80	Punt
Q3	Fresno State	1	0	-6.15	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Mikey Keene pass intercepted (-6.15 EPA)
2. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Mikey Keene pass to Elijah Gilliam for 71 yards (3rd & 3) (+6.05 EPA)
3. Q1 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass to Jaden Smith for 55 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.24 EPA)
4. Q4 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Penalty (1st & 10) (+4.31 EPA)
5. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Mikey Keene pass to Raylen Sharpe for 27 yards (2nd & 22) (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Guy Gillespie rushes for a loss of 12 yards (4th & 9) (-3.42 EPA)
7. Q3 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.36 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nevada Wolf Pack · Brendon Lewis pass to Nate Burleson II for a touchdown (46 yards) (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (24–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Chubba Purdy (Nevada) — 46.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Fresno State at 0.025 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 Nevada Wolf Pack?

Fresno State Bulldogs 24, Nevada Wolf Pack 21 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs Nevada Wolf Pack?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the Fresno State Bulldogs vs Nevada Wolf Pack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643735.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs Nevada Wolf Pack in passing?

Chubba Purdy (Nevada) led passers with 46.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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