Could Record Attendance Numbers Help Fresno State Football Improve in 2025?

For years, Fresno State has been one of the Mountain West's flagship football programs, and that has clearly translated to attendance. In the past three seasons, the Bulldogs have had incredible attendance records, reaching an average attendance of more than 39,000 in all three years. This most recent season, they passed an average attendance of 40,000 for the first time in 23 years. Amongst Mountain West teams, the Bulldogs took first place in by a significant margin. Schools such as Hawaii, Utah State, New Mexico, San Jose State, and Nevada reached less than half of that last season. Even Boise State, who produced the Heisman runner-up and reached the College Football Playoff, still had about 3,500 less fans per game. However, on the field, Fresno State had a disappointing 2024 season. They went 6-7 overall, but did finish 4-2 at home, with dramatic one-score losses to Washington State and Hawaii. With a capacity of 40,700, Valley Children’s Stadium was essentially packed in all six home games. Their numbe