What the Fresno State depth chart says, what it means
- Jayden Mandal decisively won Fresno State's quarterback job over transfer Khristian Martin; the staff described Mandal as the clear starter rather than planning a two-quarterback rotation.
- The offense plans broader rotations than the two-deep shows: Rayshon Luke and Bryson Donelson will lead a three-back weekly rotation, while seven receivers and five tight ends are expected to be ready for roles.
- The offensive line has veteran starters and flexible reserves, with Gino Quinones able to cover all three interior positions and Kyson Van Vugt the likely first tackle off the bench; Braylan Henderson's omission suggests an unresolved injury.
- Fresno State expects heavy defensive-front rotation despite naming Deijon Laffitte and Martin Owusu at tackle and Dylan Hampsten as its lead edge rusher; five ends are projected to have roles, with three or four potentially receiving similar top-line snaps.
- The secondary remains the clearest personnel concern: the five listed cornerbacks have almost no college experience at the position, Jomarion Briggs still appears limited by injury, and Kiontre Harris and Loyall Mouzon have separated as the top pair.
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