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Article: Fresno State in Prime-Time Matchup
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- September 1, 2001
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GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
09-01-2001
Fresno State in Prime-Time Matchup
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- When Pat Hill took over at Fresno State four years ago, the coach promised to rebuild the program by getting big victories in big games against big-name opponents.
It doesn't get much bigger for the Bulldogs than their nationally televised meeting with No. 10 Oregon State on Sunday night. In fact, it's the hottest ticket in years.
``When I came here, I said we were going to play big-time football at Fresno State, and now we're starting to play at that level,'' Hill said. ``I don't think there's any doubt in anyone's mind that we are playing Division I football here.''
The Beavers ...