Why Matt Entz Inspires Confidence As Fresno State's New Head Coach

On December 4, 2024, Fresno State hired Matt Entz to take over the program. It was a big move that meant the Bulldogs had to go in a new direction after a season that left the Dogs just 6-7 under interim head coach Tim Skipper. However, the hiring of Entz could bring Fresno State back to national relevance. Entz is most well-known for his stint as the head coach of North Dakota State, where he dominated FCS football. The Bison won two National Championships in his time as the head coach, and made the quarterfinals or further in every single season. Prior to becoming the head coach, Entz was the Bison's defensive coordinator from 2014 through 2018, when they won four other national championships under Chris Klieman. After five years, Entz elected to go west, accepting a role position coach at USC, where he served as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach under Lincoln Riley. The Trojans allowed 447 points the year prior, which is almost five touchdowns per game (34.7). Under Entz, they improved drasti