E.J. WARNER NEWS

May not start bowl game Fresno State head coach Matt Entz said they haven't decided if Warner will start the team's Dec. 27 bowl game against Miami (OH), Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Warner and Carson Conklin had been battling it out for the starting job late in the regular season, and it looks like there'll be another open competition to start the Arizona Bowl. Warner has thrown for 1,811 yards with a 12:11 TD:INT across nine appearances this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in finale Warner was 15-for-20 passing for 138 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Saturday's 41-14 win versus San Jose State. He also had six rushes for 21 yards.

Impact While Warner did turn the ball over twice Saturday, the Bulldogs would ride a strong defensive effort to a convincing victory. It's been an up-and-down season overall for the senior, who's started back-to-back games after he was benched in Fresno State's previous three contests in favor of Carson Conklin. Overall, Warner's completed 69.4 percent of his passes for 1,811 yards, 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He'll likely be under center again in the Bulldogs' upcoming bowl matchup.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Lynch kicks 4 FGs, Fresno State has 5 picks in 41-14 victory over San Jose State

Dylan Lynch had a field goal in every quarter and Simeon Harris had two of Fresno State’s five interceptions in a 41-14 victory over San Jose State to close out the regular season

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Starting regular-season finale Warner will start Saturday's game against San Jose State, Al Scott of Fresno State Magazine reports.

Impact Warner and Carson Conklin competed for the starting gig leading up to Saturday's game, and it'll be Warner under center to start the contest. In eight outings, Warner has thrown for 1,673 yards with an 11:10 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

May not start Saturday Warner may not start in the regular season finale against Utah State, per Phil Benotti of ESPN Fresno.

Impact Warner got his first start in three games last week against Utah State, and it was yet another rough outing for the senior gunslinger. He tossed for 187 yards on 5.7 yards per attempt with a touchdown and an interception as well. Warner's touchdown-to-interception ratio this season sits at 11:10 -- he's been far too streaky. Warner was reportedly determined as the starter last week due to how he practiced leading up to the game, but he hasn't locked down the gig for Week 14 and it's very possible Carson Conklin could draw the start in his stead.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy in return to action Warner was 23-for-33 passing for 187 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 28-17 loss versus Utah State. He also had seven rushes for 13 yards.

Impact Warner got the start for the first time since Week 7 after three straight absences, and it was more of the same from the inconsistent quarterback. He again matched his touchdowns and interceptions, and he now has a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 11:10 this season. Warner hasn't been able to create enough production or take care of the football this season, but his backup Carson Conklin hasn't been much better.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes, Javen Jacobs rally Utah State past Fresno State 28-17 as Aggies become bowl eligible

Bryson Barnes threw two touchdown passes and Javen Jacobs rushed for two fourth-quarter scores to rally Utah State to a 28-17 victory over Fresno State, qualifying the Aggies for a...

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Throws three picks in loss Warner was 28-for-49 passing for 350 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions during Friday's 49-21 loss against Colorado State. He also had eight rushes for two yards.

Impact While Warner's 350 passing yards and 49 pass attempts were both season highs, his three interceptions would prove costly in an upset loss to the Rams. Through seven games this year, Warner's completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 1,486 yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Fresno State will head into a bye week before taking on San Diego State at home in Week 9.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two scores in win Warner was 18-for-26 passing for 190 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 20-17 win over Nevada.

Impact Warner now has seven touchdowns in his last three games after throwing a pair of scores to Josiah Freeman in the second quarter Saturday. Through six games, the senior quarterback's completed 72.5 percent of his passes for 1,136 yards. Warner and the Bulldogs will visit a 1-4 Colorado State team next week.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two scores in win Warner was 18-for-26 passing for 190 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 20-17 win over Nevada.

Impact Warner now has seven touchdowns in his last three games after throwing a pair of scores to Josiah Freeman in the second quarter Saturday. Through six games, the senior quarterback's completed 72.5 percent of his passes for 1,136 yards. Warner and the Bulldogs will visit a 1-4 Colorado State team next week.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Warner throws 2 TD passes, Fresno State beats Nevada 20-17 for 5th straight win

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OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Sharp again vs. Hawaii Warner completed 22 of 29 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 win versus Hawaii. He also had five rushes for 38 yards.

Impact It was another efficient outing from Warner, who's completed 79.2 percent of his passes for 470 yards in his last two contests. Overall, the senior Warner has thrown for 946 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions through his first five games this season. Fresno State will now get a bye before taking on Nevada in Week 6.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fresno St. beats Hawaii 23-21 in MWC opener, extends win streak to 4 games

K’Vion Thunderbird returned an interception 59 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and Fresno State beat Hawaii 23-21 in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Excellent in win Warner completed 20 of 24 passes for 240 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 56-7 victory over Southern University.

Impact Warner was nearly perfect on the day, completing all but four of his passes while throwing four touchdowns -- the senior had not thrown for a score in three games prior to Saturday. Overall, Warner's completed 72.4 percent of his passes this season for 716 yards. He'll look to keep rolling next week when the Bulldogs visit Hawaii to open conference play.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

E.J. Warner throws 4 TD passes as Fresno State rolls past Southern 56-7

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SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Efficient in win Warner was 13-for-18 passing for 121 yards and an interception during Saturday's 36-27 win against Oregon State. He also had three rushes for 57 yards with a touchdown.

Impact Warner didn't do much through the air Saturday though he made an impact with his legs, opening the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. While Warner has led the Bulldogs to a 2-1 start, he's yet to log a touchdown pass while throwing five interceptions. Overall, the senior's thrown for 476 yards in three games while adding 62 yards on nine rushing attempts.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lynch kicks 43-yard FG with 29 seconds left, late pick-6 helps Fresno State beat Oregon State 36-27

Dylan Lynch has kicked three fourth-quarter field goals, including a 43-yarder with 29 seconds left, to help Fresno State beat Oregon State 36-27 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Oregon State hosts Fresno State in Week 2

The Oregon State Beavers take on the Fresno State Bulldogs

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Overcomes mistakes in win Warner was 20-for-27 passing for 176 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-14 win over Georgia Southern. He also had two rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Warner struggled in the first half, throwing a pair of interceptions, though he was able to clean things up after the break as the Bulldogs relied heavily on the running game in a decisive Week 1 victory. Mistakes have plagued Warner early in the season -- he's now thrown four interceptions while completing 67.9 percent of his passes for 355 yards in the Bulldogs' first two contests. He'll look to build on Saturday's second-half success next week in a road matchup with Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fresno St. rallies in second half to beat Georgia Southern 42-14 for coach Matt Entz's first victory

Rayshon Luke rushed for three touchdowns, Bryson Donelson had 167 yards on the ground with another score and Fresno State rallied in the second half to beat Georgia Southern 42-14...

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Throws two picks in opener Warner completed 18 of 29 passes for 179 yards and two interceptions in Saturday's 31-7 defeat to Kansas.

Impact It was a tough start to the season for Warner, who won the starting job over Joshua Wood and Jayden Mandal in fall camp. The senior Warner joined the Bulldogs as a transfer after throwing for 2,710 yards with 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with Rice last year. Warner will look to bounce back next week in a more-favorable home matchup with Georgia Southern.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Shines in Win vs. Fresno State as Jayhawks Open Rebuilt $450M Stadium

Led by QB Jalon Daniels, Kansas opened its rebuilt, $450 million on-campus stadium with a 31-7 rout of Fresno State on Saturday.

AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

Named starting QB Warner will start for Fresno State to begin the season, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact After a three-way quarterback competition through spring and fall between Warner, Joshua Wood, and Jayden Mandal, Warner has emerged as Fresno State's starter to open the season. The senior brings valuable experience, having started 31 games over the past three seasons at Temple and Rice. Last year, he completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,710 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

In three-way battle for starting QB Warner will battle Joshua Wood and Jayden Mandal for the Bulldogs' starting quarterback gig, per KMPH.com.

Impact With the Bulldogs' starting job vacant after Mikey Keene transferred to Michigan, there's reportedly a three-way battle going down in Fresno for the starting gunslinger role. Warner's experience could give him a leg up, as he's started two seasons for Temple and most recently started for Rice in 2024. The rising senior has thrown for 58 touchdowns, 37 interceptions with 8,814 passing yards in his career.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quarterbacks Alex Orji, E.J. Warner pick transfer destinations The college quarterback carousel continues to turn, with two quarterbacks announcing their decisions to head west.Alex Orji, who started thr...

JANUARY 12 • SACBEE.COM