Washington State (7-5, Pac-12) vs. Fresno State (9-4, Mountain West), Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
LOCATION: Los Angeles
TOP PLAYERS
Washington State: QB Cameron Ward. Has thrown for 23 touchdowns and run for five more scores.
Fresno State: RB Jordan Mims. Has run for 1,161 yards and 16 touchdowns, including two in the league championship game.
NOTABLE
Washington State: The Cougars had won three straight before losing to instate rival Washington to close the regular season.
Fresno State: The Bulldogs won at Boise State to claim the Mountain West Conference championship game. That came after they started 1-4 on the season.
LAST TIME
Washington State 24, Fresno State 3, Sept. 10, 1994.
BOWL HISTORY
Washington State: A program-record seventh straight bowl appearance and 18th overall.
Fresno State: Has reached consecutive bowls for the second time since 2017-18 and 31st bowl overall.
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