Fresno State's explosive fourth quarter proved decisive as the Bulldogs overcame Oregon State 36-27 on Saturday, covering the spread as the away team. The game lived up to its high-octane billing with 63 combined points, surpassing the 45.5 over-under.

Fresno State struck early, with E.J. Warner orchestrating a potent first-half offense. Warner connected with Josiah Freeman on a 30-yard touchdown pass and added a rushing touchdown himself as the Bulldogs built a 20-15 halftime advantage. Rayshon Luke rushed for 86 yards and added a 44-yard touchdown run in the second quarter that highlighted Fresno State's dominant ground game.

Oregon State kept pace through the first half behind Maalik Murphy's arm. Murphy finished with 371 passing yards, while Trent Walker led all receivers with 99 yards. But the Beavers' defense faltered, allowing multiple explosive plays that shifted momentum.

The pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter when Fresno State outscored Oregon State 16-6, putting the game out of reach. Despite Oregon State's late efforts, the Bulldogs' balanced offensive attack proved too much to overcome in what was an exciting, back-and-forth contest that featured 17 lead changes.