Jayden Mandal, Rayshon Luke lead Fresno State to 38-24 victory over Rice

Fresno State secured a 38-24 victory over Rice, thanks to Jayden Mandal’s three touchdown passes and Rayshon Luke’s impressive 167 rushing yards and a touchdown. Mandal completed 22 of 34 passes for 210 yards, while Luke’s performance came from just 11 carries. Rice initially led with Ben Grice’s 88-yard touchdown run, but Fresno State responded with Mandal’s touchdown passes to Josiah Freeman and Jahlil McClain. Despite Rice’s Enock Gota adding a field goal for a halftime lead, Fresno State pulled ahead in the third quarter with a field goal and a touchdown pass to Ezekiel Avit. Julius Gillick’s touchdown run extended their lead, and although Rice’s Jacurri Brown scored on a 50-yard run, Luke’s 52-yard touchdown sealed the win. Brown completed 8 of 17 passes for 119 yards and rushed for 141 yards. Rice will host UTSA next, while Fresno State faces Washington State. QUESTION: How might the performance of key players like Jayden Mandal and Rayshon Luke influence the future success of Fresno State’s football team?