1991 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1991 Fresno State Bulldogs football Big West Conference Big West 10–2 6–1 Jim Sweeney 14th Bulldog Stadium Big West co-champion California Bowl L 21–28 vs. Bowling Green The 1991 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Big West Conference during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by 14th-year head coach Jim Sweeney, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 6–1 in conference play, sharing the Big West title with San Jose State. The Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California. Fresno State earned NCAA Division I-A postseason bowl game berth in 1991. They played the Mid-American Conference (MAC) champion Bowling Green in the 11th annual California Bowl inat Bulldog Stadium on December 14. The Bulldogs were defeated by Bowling Green, 28–21, breaking their four-game bowl win streak. In the fourth game of the season, Fresno State scored a school record 94 points against the New Mexico, including 66 in the first half. Both of those marks are school records that still stand as of the end of the 2021 season. Schedule 1991 AP September 7 w y Northern Illinois Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 35–7 34,112 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-desert-sun-fresno-state-runs-home-st/201586703/ The Desert Sun Fresno State runs home streak to 24 with rout of Northern Illinois September 8, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com September 14 w y y Washington State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 34–30 20,647 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-fresno-state-outlasts-co/201584329/ Tri-City Herald Fresno State outlasts Cougars 34–30 September 15, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com September 21 w y y Oregon State Parker Stadium Corvallis, OR 24–20 22,047 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-oregon-state-gives/201586106/ The Sunday Oregonian Oregon State gives valiant fight in loss September 22, 1991 July 12, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 w y New Mexico Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 94–17 33,739 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-dogs-break-records-lobo/201586834/ The Fresno Bee 'Dogs break records, Lobos 94–17 October 6, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 w Long Beach State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 42–14 33,083 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-this-time-42-points-plen/201586997/ The Fresno Bee This time, 42 points plenty for FSU October 13, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 w y New Mexico State Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM 42–28 11,287 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-desert-sun-fresno-st-needs-late-ral/201587108/ The Desert Sun Fresno St. needs late rally to defeat New Mexico St. October 20, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 w UNLV Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 48–22 30,866 Big West The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California October 27, 1991 C21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10434298/19911027_big_west/ Newspapers.com April 21, 2017 November 2 l y 25 Utah State Romney Stadium Logan, UT 19–20 9,814 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-utah-state-stays-o/201587285/ The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State stays on the job, upsets No. 25 Fresno State November 3, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Pacific (CA) Stagg Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA 59–14 11,289 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-fresno-shoots-down-uo/201587384/ The Sacramento Bee Fresno shoots down UOP November 10, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 w Cal State Fullerton Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA 38–7 31,081 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-fresno-state-defen/201587473/ The Los Angeles Times Fresno State defense stops Fullerton, 38–7 November 17, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 23 w San Jose State Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA rivalry 31–28 40,513 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-francisco-examiner-fresno-edges/201587610/ The San Francisco Examiner Fresno edges San Jose St. for California Bowl bid November 24, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com December 14 l y Bowling Green Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA California Bowl 21–28 34,877 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-bowling-green-f/201587730/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bowling Green fights off Fresno State to win California Bowl, 28–21 December 15, 1991 July 13, 2026 Newspapers.com 1991 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/1991-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference January 29, 2025 1991 Football Schedule https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/schedule/1991 Fresno State Athletics January 29, 2025 Fresno State Football Media Guide https://gobulldogs.com/documents/2024/8/21/5._2024_Record_Book.pdf Fresno State Athletics 122 January 29, 2025 Team players in the NFL The following Bulldogs were selected in the 1992 NFL draft after the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1992/draft.htm 1992 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 20, 2023https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/fresnost/ Fresno St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 12, 2016 Fresno State Bulldogs 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 233Marquez PopeDefensive backSan Diego Chargers5135Tony BrownDefensive backHouston Oilers11296Mark BarsottiQuarterbackMiami Dolphins References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Category:Big West Conference football champion seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football