Kansas, Fresno State
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Fresno State has earned a reputation in college football circles in recent decades, as the type of program unfazed by bright lights and big-name opponents.So wh
Fresno State and Kansas open their seasons on Saturday at the Jayhawks' rebuilt on-campus stadium. They spent last season playing at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Sporting News on MSNFresno State's Matt Entz brings energy, optimism into Kansas opener
"Excited to be here. Finally arrived." That was the opening line from Fresno State head coach Matt Entz, the former North Dakota State leader who captured two FCS national championships before taking over the Bulldogs. After months of preparation, he'll now make his FBS head coaching debut Saturday at Kansas.
The Jayhawks play their season opener on Saturday vs. Fresno State in the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. KU seeks redemption this season after an underwhelming showing last year, when KU finished 5-7 despite high preseason expectations.
Easily the best prospect on the Jayhawks is redshirt senior center Bryce Foster. The veteran lineman excels in pass protection and has promising physical tools. He's flashed in zone but does his best run-game work as a puller, perhaps opening the door to guard versatility at the next level.
The Kansas Jayhawks will look to start the season on the right foot in their opener vs. Fresno State at the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
The Bengals won five games last year. Their highest-profile matchup came against Oregon State, and Idaho State lost 38-15 (not awful). In the last two games of the season, the Bengals allowed 117 combined points (pretty awful).
Fresno State QB E.J. Warner wants to be as good as his Hall of Fame father, Arizona Cardinals icon Kurt Warner. According to Dad, he already is.