Overview

• Warner’s first start for Fresno State ended with 179 passing yards on 18-of-29, two interceptions and a lost fumble in a 31–7 Week 0 loss at Kansas, where he was sacked three times.
• He earned the job on Aug. 11 after a preseason competition that included transfers Carson Conklin and Jayden Mandal.
• Kansas is the only Power Four opponent on Fresno State’s schedule this season, and the Bulldogs host Georgia Southern next week.
• Kurt Warner told the Arizona Republic he intends to pursue coaching or consulting on his terms and noted he has launched a teaching and coaching website.
• Before arriving at Fresno State, E.J. Warner led the AAC in passing yards in 2023 at Temple with 3,076 yards and threw for 2,710 yards at Rice last season.