Fresno City College Stuns Modesto in Football Win
A late touchdown drive propelled Fresno City College to a 24-17 victory over their conference rival.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
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Fresno City College secured a 24-17 win against Modesto College on Saturday, snapping the visitor's 16-game conference win streak. The victory keeps Fresno City College undefeated in the Central Valley Conference.
Why it matters
The win elevates Fresno City College into a tie for first place within the conference. It marks a significant turnaround for the team's season as they move toward the late-stage schedule.
Fresno City College holds a 5-2 overall season record and a 2-0 mark in Central Valley Conference play. The decisive sequence included a 40-yard field goal by Jared Roberts and a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Tana Tavui.
The players
Jared Roberts
He is a kicker for Fresno City College who contributed crucial points during the win.
Aidan Chavez
He is a defensive player for Fresno City College who forced the fumble that shifted the game momentum.
Tana Tavui
He is a player for Fresno City College who recovered the game-winning fumble for a touchdown.
The details
After Jared Roberts tied the game with a 40-yard field goal, a forced fumble by Aidan Chavez flipped momentum toward the home team. Following a punt that pinned Modesto College on their own 1-yard line, Tana Tavui recovered a subsequent fumble in the end zone to secure the win.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Fresno City College defeated Modesto College.
October 24, 2026: Fresno City College plays Monterey Peninsula College.
Season Trajectory
Ending the 16-game conference win streak held by Modesto College shifts the Central Valley Conference power structure. This result places Fresno City College as a primary contender for the conference title as they move toward the season's final games.
Fresno City College now shares the lead in the Central Valley Conference with an unblemished 2-0 league record. The team carries this momentum into next week following a game where the defense scored the deciding points.
The takeaway
Maintaining discipline on special teams and forced turnovers provided the narrow margin needed to end a long conference winning streak. The victory demonstrates how capitalizing on late-game defensive opportunities can reset a team's championship outlook.
What happens next
Fresno City College is scheduled to play Monterey Peninsula College on October 24, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of the team, visit the Fresno Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KMPH.
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