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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 11:55 AM , Published On: Dec 24, 2024 11:19 AM
Idaho Potato Bowl, considered a moment of celebrating the spirit of winter, has witnessed Fresno State Bulldogs' loss against Northern Illinois. The team’s head coach, Tim Skipper, motivated the players to fight for their win but could not turn the moment from defeat into victory.
Moreover, the interim coach bid farewell to the team while Matt Entz came as a replacement. Now, fans are worried about the future of Fresno State, its matches, performance, winning records, and the like.
Fresno State's Tough Loss in Idaho Potato Bowl
The famous Idaho Potato Bowl held a Fresno State season in the Idaho Mountains. One of the matches between Bulldogs vs. Northern Illinois turned the happy moment into a gloomy one when the Bulldogs lost to the competitors with a losing record of 6-7.
In addition, the entire Fresno State Football season is finished. The Bulldogs' season came to a painful end with a 28-20 loss in double overtime. This loss marked the team's first losing season since 2019.
Interim Coach Bid Farewell
Tim Skipper, assigned to direct Fresno State’s season for his coaching duties, has finally said goodbye, marking his final game as an interim coach. Apart from what he felt with this loss, he performed incredibly well and maintained the team morale throughout the season, motivating teams to fight to earn the highest scores. Also, he pointed out the issues, such as in-game mistakes and poor second-half performances, that caused the painful loss.
Bulldog's Performance Throughout the Game
Fresno State initiated the game well but could not handle it in the second half. The team miserably failed to score even in the third and fourth quarters. No major players were present out of the 15 players.
Only the quarterback player Mikey Keene performed worth mentioning, while Kicker Dylan Lynch missed three field goals. You must know that it also included an essential 35-yard goal, 42, and 49, which went unattended due to the expiry of time.
The game was in overtime, but Fresno State did not do a prominent trick to stop Northern Illinois. The situation pushed it to the second overtime, in which the opponent took the game charge and defeated the Huskies to win the Fresno State season.
Skipper had a Difficult Ending at Fresno State
Tim Skipper showed resilience even when the game was over, supporting his players. It was indeed a challenging situation for Skipper, as he did not get the post-game enjoyment or traditional “french fries bath.”
On the other hand, it came in the fortune of the North Illinois coach, Thomas Hammock. Tim Skipper left the seasons on a good note, hoping a new coach, Matt Entz, would do his duty well.
What’s in Store for Fresno State after Skipper?
Fans are concerned about Fresno State's future after Tim Skipper. They believe that the graph of uncertainty has accrued in the presence of Matt Entz. Many have believed that Fresno State would no longer remain the same, lacking the positivity and passion of Skipper.