Matt Entz prepares Fresno State for upcoming USC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Fresno State head coach Matt Entz returns to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this Friday to face USC. Entz, formerly a linebacker coach for the Trojans, is leading a Fresno State program coming off a nine-win season in 2025. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a veteran roster, returning 14 starters from last year's squad. Entz expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete as a Group of Six playoff contender and a challenger in the Pac-12 conference. While acknowledging the challenge of retaining talent amid recruitment efforts from larger programs, the head coach continues to focus on preparing his players for professional opportunities. USC head coach Lincoln Riley is developing a game plan to counter the experienced Bulldogs team as the two sides prepare to meet.
- •Fresno State plays USC at the Coliseum this Friday night.
- •Matt Entz is the current Fresno State head coach and a former USC linebacker coach.
- •Fresno State returns 14 starters from a 2025 team that won nine games.
- •The Bulldogs are positioned as a contender for the Group of Six playoff spots.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Entz has big plans for Fresno State going into USC game
"Matt Entz wants Fresno State to be a big-time program. Entz returns to LA with a grand vision as his Bulldogs prepare to face USC
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