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The San Diego State Aztecs look to retain the Old Oil Can and become bowl eligible for the first time since 2022 when they visit longtime rival Fresno State at

Previewing the Fresno State at Colorado State Mountain West football game on Friday at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins.

The college football game between Fresno State and San Diego State will be shown on FS1. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The Bulldogs are coming off a bye week and enter the Mountain West matchup against San Diego State at 5-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The Aztecs are 5-1 and 2-0, and last defeated Nevada 44-10.

Warner’s primary targets are senior wide receiver Josiah Freeman (24 catches, 300 yards, 4 TDs), sophomore tight end Richie Anderson III (21-220, 2 TD), sophomore wide receiver Ezekiel Avit (19-197) and Luke (19-128, 2 TD).

The Fresno State Bulldogs are set to face the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday for the Bulldogs’ homecoming game; this year, Fresno State will not only have the home field advantage but also an added element of intimidation.

San Diego State is led by, according to Fresno State head coach Matt Entz, two future NFL draft picks on defense - defensive end Trey White and AP Midseason All-American cornerback Chris Johnson.

The Bulldogs have defeated the Broncos the past two times they’ve played, and are in the Mountain West race this year.