2013 Record: 11-2

2014 Las Vegas Season Win Total: 7.5

2014 Season Win Total Picks NCAA Football: 'Under'

Odds courtesy of 5Dimes.

Derek Carr finished off one of Fresno State's all-time great careers, leading the Bulldogs to an 11-2 mark and a slot just outside the Top 25 last year. Coach Tim DeRuyter will try to carry on without his stud quarterback this season and Fresno will try to defend its Mountain West title.

The Bulldogs lose Carr and their top two receivers - who combined for a mind-boggling 231 catches for nearly 3,000 yards - but still have an experienced attack. Their whole season revolves around the adjustment of Duke transfer Brandon Connette and he is one of six returning starters on that side of the ball.

Fresno State's defense is also loaded with upperclassmen starters. But they need to improve on last year's No. 117 passing defense and No. 95 defense overall.

Fresno State opens at USC, at Utah and then hosting Nebraska. Their main goal will simply be to stay healthy. They also have to travel to Boise State this year and I can't see a win there in a big revenge spot for the Broncos.

I can't see the Bulldogs springing an upset against any of the power team they play. And I think that the key game is actually at Nevada on Nov. 22. I think Nevada will get that win and will keep Fresno State 'under' its season win mark.

2014 Fresno State Bulldogs Schedule

DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) Location Result

Sat, Aug 30th, 2014 at USC 07:30 PM Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Sat, Sep 6th, 2014 at Utah 03:00 PM Rice-Eccles Stadium

Sat, Sep 13th, 2014 Nebraska 10:30 PM Bulldog Stadium

Sat, Sep 20th, 2014 Southern Utah TBA Bulldog Stadium

Fri, Sep 26th, 2014 at New Mexico 08:00 PM Branch Field at University

Fri, Oct 3rd, 2014 San Diego St 10:00 PM Bulldog Stadium

Sat, Oct 11th, 2014 at UNLV 10:00 PM Sam Boyd Stadium

Fri, Oct 17th, 2014 at Boise State 08:00 PM Bronco Stadium/Lyle Smith Field

Sat, Nov 1st, 2014 Wyoming TBA Bulldog Stadium

Sat, Nov 8th, 2014 San Jose St 10:30 PM Bulldog Stadium

Sat, Nov 22nd, 2014 at Nevada TBA Chris Ault Field at Mackay

Sat, Nov 29th, 2014 Hawaii TBA Bulldog Stadium

All Times EST

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