May 2, 2008

FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State was notified today that the Sept. 27 game against UCLA at the Rose Bowl will be televised by ABC and will kickoff at 12:30 p.m.

The game, one of three tough non-conference road games for the Bulldogs, takes Fresno State to the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 2000 season. The Bulldogs and Bruins have met seven times, with Fresno State winning the last game, 17-9, at the 2003 Silicon Valley Football Classic. Fresno State lost to the No. 13-ranked Bruins 24-21 in its last meeting at the Rose Bowl.

UCLA will be coached by former Colorado and Washington head coach Rick Neuheisel, who is taking over at his alma mater.

"We are excited that ABC has elected to pick up this game and put in on Saturday afternoon," said head coach Pat Hill. "A Saturday afternoon game at the Rose Bowl with all of its pageantry and history will be a terrific showcase for our team and our program."

The Bulldogs open the season with three of the first four games on national television. Fresno State's game at Rutgers on Labor Day will be on ESPN. The home opener against Wisconsin on Sept. 13 will either be on ESPN/ESPN2 or ABC. The Dogs play at Toledo on Sept. 20 before the UCLA match-up.

2007 Fresno State football season ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase UCLA game tickets as part of their renewal process. Beginning Tuesday, May 6, the Bulldog ticket office will take orders for all road games for the 2008 season.

"Join the State - Fresno State!" - Season ticket and mini-plan information for the 2008 season, click on the tickets link at the top of this page, call 559-278-DOGS or stop by the Bulldog Ticket Office. Fresno State opens the home season on Sept. 13 against Big Ten powerhouse Wisconsin at Bulldog Stadium.