Former Fresno State quarterback Marcus McMaryion transferred from Oregon State in 2017 and led the Bulldogs to a 21-4 record as a starter in 25 games over the last two seasons. Following his graduation, Bulldog Head Coach Jeff Tedford named Jorge Reyna as the team’s new starting QB going into the 2019 season.

1. What does Jorge Reyna bring to the table?

Although Reyna threw only 10 in-game passes under former Offensive Coordinator Kalen DeBoer, the former OC had high confidence in Reyna. Reyna was also described as a “gunslinger” by players and coaches.

“He’s a playmaker,” DeBoer said. “He’s not just a guy who runs the offense – he makes plays. He really has a lot of confidence in himself because he’ll take some chances that most guys won’t take. Most of the time it ends up being a good thing.

“He (pushed) Marcus big time as far as being that number one guy. He can throw it, he can sling it, he has a really quick release, the ball spins and it’s accurate. It’s been fun to watch his development.”

Now it will be up to new quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf and promoted offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to finish Reyna's college development as a senior starter.

Reyna also appears to already have a strong command in the respect and leadership departments as he works with a host of much younger wide receivers.

“I’m excited to be able to catch the ball from him,” sophomore receiver Chris Coleman said. “I know he’s going to be able to put it in the right spot and make the right reads. He’s going to give us a chance and that’s really what we need - give us a chance and have trust in us to make a play."

2. Can Reyna pick up where Marcus McMaryion left off?

Reyna certainly appears to have the tools, but Bulldog fans will wait until Aug. 31 to see how he performs under the lights of the Los Angeles Coliseum to know for sure.

When it comes to his arm and playmaking abilities, Bulldog fans can expect no dropoff. Reyna has a strong and accurate arm, can make plays with his legs and is able to turn nothing into something.

What made McMaryion such a success for the ‘Dogs was his game management and lack of mistakes, however. He was one of only four college quarterbacks in the 25 and 5 club last season - at least 25 touchdowns and no more than 5 interceptions. That list included Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, North Texas QB Mason Fine and Texas Longhorn QB Sam Ehlinger.

To have another double-digit win year, Reyna will have to make sure his touchdown passes are not offset by costly interceptions.

Another burning question is the quality of the pieces around him. The Bulldogs lose four offensive linemen and all three starting receivers from last year’s conference championship lineup. Reyna will have to work in many new faces, though Reyna himself has been working with many of them in practice on the second-team for the last two years.

3. Who will be the No. 2 quarterback?

Fresno State has already name Reyna as the starter, but who will be called on second if needed? Coming out of spring ball, Ben Wooldridge had the advantage as the No. 2 quarterback - but the battle will get interesting in August.

Fresno State entered spring with four quarterbacks, then fell to three after sophomore Hunter Raquet left the team. Redshirt freshmen Ben Wooldridge and Steven Comstock battled for position alongside Reyna. Wooldridge impressed with his arm while Comstock showed exceptional athleticism for a quarterback.

The Bulldogs added two more quarterbacks into the fold in fall camp. They are labeled as preferred walk-ons, but are far from your typical walk-on recruit. Both Nate Lamb (Tulare Union) and Blaze McKibbin (Anaheim - Servite HS) were three-star recruits with multiple scholarships offers - recruiting resumes that are on par with Wooldridge and Comstock in the previous 2018 recruiting class.

Wooldridge enters fall camp as the favorite for the job, but expect all four to see significant reps as the Bulldogs need an emergency plan if Reyna has to leave the field.

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