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Photos: Fresno State grinds its way to an 18-3 win over Miami (OH) in the Arizona Bowl
- Kelly Presnell
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Fresno State managed to edge the Redhawks in a defensive 18-3 win in the Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz., December 27, 2025.
Fresno State wide receiver Josiah Freeman (5) comes up without his helmet but happy after scrambling to a first down against Miami (Ohio) in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Tucson.
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Miami (OH) linebacker Jackson Kuwatch (33) gets a piece of Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner (130, enough to help bring him down for a sack during the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Snoop Dogg poses with the trophies and the Fresno State state players after the Bulldogs ground out an 18-3 win over Miami (OH) in the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State running back Brandon Ramirez (31) gestures after pounding out a gain during the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl against Miami (OH), December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State wide receiver Ezekiel Avit (84) cradles a first down catch in front of Miami (OH) defensive back Kaleb Martin (17) during the third quarter Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State head coach Matt Entz gestures to his players as he takes possession of the championship trophy after the Bulldogs’ 18-3 win over Miami (Ohio) in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Tucson.
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Fresno State’s players try to get the their hands on the winner’s trophy after beating Miami (Ohio) 18-3 in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Tucson.
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Miami (OH) defensive end Adrian Walker Jr. (6) manages to drag down Fresno State wide receiver Josiah Freeman (5) but not until he sprinted to a first down in the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) quarterback Thomas Gotkowski (13) just gets off the throw as Fresno State defensive lineman Finn Claypool (19) slams into him during the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State defensive back Jakari Embry (1), left, and linebacker Jadon Pearson (39) put the double team on Miami (OH) wide receiver Cole Weaver (84) in the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State defensive lineman Sione Noa (54) gets a finger tip sack, enough contact to bring down Miami (OH) quarterback Thomas Gotkowski (13) on the Redhawks last real chance of the night during the fourth quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State defensive back Camryn Bracha (22) manages to smack the ball out of the hands of Miami (OH) wide receiver Kam Perry (8) preventing his reception during the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) wide receiver Cole Weaver (84) gets dragged down and out by Fresno State defensive back Al'Zillion Hamilton (3) before he can control the throw, preventing a Redhawk first down during the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner (13) sizes up the Miami (OH) defense as he approaches the line early during the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) quarterback Thomas Gotkowski (13) breaks containment as the pocket collapses on him against Fresno State during the third quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) tight end Brian Shane (86) breaks out on his route during the game against Fresno State in the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State wide receiver Ezekiel Avit (84) shakes off the tackle attempt of Miami (OH) defensive back Kaleb Martin (17) to pick up the yards for a Bulldog first down in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State running back Elijah Gilliam (33) drags Miami (OH) defensive back Silas Walters (29) along for the ride on his run around end in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State wide receiver Josiah Freeman (5) steps out of the range of Miami (OH) defensive back Kaleb Martin (17) on his catch-and-run in the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner (13) has the time to get off the pass during the second quarter against Miami (Ohio) in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Tucson.
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Fresno State running back Brandon Ramirez (31) batters his way between Miami (OH) linebacker Malcolm McCain (3), left, and defensive back Eli Blakey (1) to eke out another yard or two on his run during the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State tight end Richie Anderson III (88) slams into Miami (OH) defensive back Koy Beasley (8), left, and defensive back Eli Blakey (1) after his catch in the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) quarterback Thomas Gotkowski (13) scrambles out of the pocket and picks up enough room to get off the throw against Fresno State during the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State safety Simeon Harris (5) holds on to keep Miami (OH) wide receiver Cole Weaver (84) from breaking off a big gain on a catch during the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner (13) makes his throw from the pocket against Miami (OH) in the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) wide receiver Kam Perry (8) works on his one-handed grabs as the Redhawks prepare to defend their Arizona Bowl crown against Fresno State, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State defensive back Camryn Bracha (22) hits (OH) quarterback Thomas Gotkowski (13) dropping him for a loss during the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Fresno State defensive back Jakari Embry (1) manages to out jump Miami (OH) wide receiver Kam Perry (8) and drag down an interception during the first quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) defensive back Mychal Yharbrough (24) gets a drink during a time out against Miami (OH) during the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Miami (OH) defensive end Adrian Walker Jr. (6) manages to break up the pass into the end zone intended for Fresno State wide receiver Josiah Freeman (5) during the second quarter of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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Snoop Dogg makes the coin flip as Miami (OH) and Fresno State captains meet at mid-field at the start of the Arizona Bowl, December 27, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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