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E.J. Warner Struggles in Fresno State Debut as Kansas Wins 31–7

The game followed Kurt Warner’s public move toward coaching and consulting.

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Kurt and Brenda Warner, EJ warner's parents.

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.