| Year: | 2004 |
| Team: | Fresno State Bulldogs |
| Conference: | Western Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | WAC |
| Coachrank: | 22 |
| Aprank: | 22 |
| Record: | 9–3 |
| Conf Record: | 5–3 |
| Hc Year: | 8th |
| Oc Year: | 3rd |
| Def Coach: | Dan Brown |
| Dc Year: | 4th |
| Stadium: | Bulldog Stadium (Capacity: 41,031) |
| Champion: | MPC Computers Bowl champion |
| Bowl Result: | W 37–34 OT vs. Virginia |
The 2004 Fresno State football team represented California State University, Fresno in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California and were coached by Pat Hill.
| Name | Position | Seasons at Fresno State | Alma Mater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | 8th as HC; 14th overall | UC Riverside (1973) | |
| Offensive coordinator | 3rd | Indiana (PA) (1988) | |
| Dan Brown | Defensive coordinator | 8th | Boise State (1982) |
| Linebackers | 4th | Eastern Washington (1982) | |
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See also: 2004 Washington Huskies football team.
| Statistics | FRES | WASH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First downs | 11 | 20 | |
| Total yards | 262 | 360 | |
| Rushing yards | 137 | 170 | |
| Passing yards | 142 | 201 | |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | Passing | Paul Pinegar | 13/21, 125 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | 24 rushes, 109 yards, TD | ||
| Receiving | 1 reception, 43 yards | ||
| Washington | Passing | 18/39, 183 yards, 3 INT | |
| Rushing | 17 rushes, 95 yards, TD | ||
| Receiving | 9 receptions, 114 yards |
See also: 2004 Kansas State Wildcats football team.
| Statistics | FRES | KSU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 11 | |
| Total yards | 400 | 180 | |
| Rushing yards | 156 | 59 | |
| Passing yards | 245 | 133 | |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | Passing | Paul Pinegar | 17/30, 244 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT |
| Rushing | Dwayne Wright | 27 rushes, 76 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Dwayne Wright | 3 receptions, 65 yards | |
| Kansas State | Passing | 4/10, 91 yards, TD, INT | |
| Rushing | 11 rushes, 37 yards | ||
| Receiving | 1 reception, 47 yards, TD |
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See also: 2004 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team.
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| Louisiana Tech | Passing | ||
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See also: 2004 UTEP Miners football team.
See also: 2004 Boise State Broncos football team and Milk Can (college football).
See also: 2004 SMU Mustangs football team.
See also: 2004 Rice Owls football team.
See also: 2004 Hawaii Warriors football team.
| Statistics | HAW | FRES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 29 | |
| Total yards | 273 | 679 | |
| Rushing yards | 106 | 503 | |
| Passing yards | 172 | 176 | |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Passing | 26/43, 167 yards, TD, INT | |
| Rushing | Michael Brewster | 14 rushes, 101 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | 8 receptions, 54 yards, TD | ||
| Fresno State | Passing | Paul Pinegar | 8/11, 176 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Bryson Sumlin | 18 rushes, 220 yards, 3 TD | |
| Receiving | Matt Rivera | 2 receptions, 60 yards |
See also: 2004 Nevada Wolf Pack football team.
See also: 2004 San Jose State Spartans football team and Fresno State–San Jose State football rivalry.
See also: 2004 Virginia Cavaliers football team and 2004 MPC Computers Bowl.