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Just three carries in win Gilliam tallied three carries for eight yards and caught all three of his targets for five yards during Saturday's 28-22 victory over Colorado State.

Impact Gilliam has steadily been losing touches to Bryson Donelson (leg) recently, totaling just 48 yards on 17 carries over his last three games. Per Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com, the freshman Donelson had earned a starting look with his performance in practice. However, Gilliam could reclaim the starting role in Fresno State's regular-season finale against UCLA with Donelson deemed questionable for the contest.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage in loss Gilliam had four carries for 15 yards and a touchdown and gathered in his lone target for two yards during Saturday's 36-28 loss to Air Force.

Impact Gilliam's four carries were his lowest since Week 1, when he was backing up Malik Sherrod (undisclosed), as the Bulldogs turned to the passing game early Saturday. However, Gilliam managed to salvage his day somewhat with a one-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. Overall, the senior running back is up to 457 yards with eight touchdowns on 117 carries this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output vs. Hawaii Gilliam accrued 10 carries for 25 yards and a touchdown and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 17 yards in Saturday's 21-20 defeat to Hawaii.

Impact While Gilliam was able to find the end zone for a fourth straight week, the senior was largely held in check by the Rainbow Warriors' defense, recording his lowest yardage total since Week 1. Overall, Gilliam's rushed for 442 yards with seven touchdowns on 113 carries this season. He'll likely lead Fresno State's backfield again next week against Air Force, with Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) still sidelined.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Adds sixth rushing score Gilliam compiled 15 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown and reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 33-10 victory over San Jose State.

Impact Gilliam's now rushed for 242 yards with four touchdowns in three games since Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) was sidelined. With Sherrod's injury described as "long term" by coach Tim Skipper, it appears that Gilliam could be in for an extended look as Fresno State's lead back.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Another big day Gilliam posted 20 rushes for 66 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in two targets for 74 yards during Friday's 24-21 victory over Nevada.

Impact Gilliam has made the most of his lead-back opportunity with Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) sidelined, totaling 268 all-purpose yards with three touchdowns in his last two games. Overall, Gilliam's rushed for 361 yards with five touchdowns on 88 carries through seven games this season. Gilliam should see another sizeable workload against San Jose State next week if Sherrod can't suit up.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Gilliam helps Fresno State rally for 24-21 victory over Nevada

Elijah Gilliam had two touchdown runs and turned a screen pass into a long gain on the go-ahead drive as Fresno State rallied for a 24-21 victory over Nevada in a see-saw Mountain...

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads backfield Saturday Gilliam totaled 20 rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown and reeled in four targets for eight yards during Saturday's 25-17 loss to Washington State.

Impact Gilliam assumed the lead-back role for the Bulldogs with Malik Sherrod (undisclosed) unavailable. The senior made the most of the opportunity, topping the 100-yard threshold for the first time in his collegiate career while adding his third touchdown of the campaign. Gilliam's up to 295 yards on 68 carries through six games this year. He should see a similar workload next week against Nevada, should Sherrod remain sidelined.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Gilliam tallied seven rushes for 31 yards and a touchdown and hauled in his only target for 15 yards during Saturday's 48-0 win over New Mexico State.

Impact Gilliam extended Fresno State's lead to 14-0 in the opening quarter for his first touchdown since Week 10 of last season. The senior Gilliam is the clear number-two option behind Malik Sherrod in the Bulldogs' backfield, though he may see increased usage in lopsided scorelines like Saturday's. Through three games this season, Gilliam's rushed for 91 yards on 23 carries with an additional 17 yards on four receptions.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE