Fresno State RB Rayshon Luke is day-to-day after concussion. What Matt Entz is saying

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• Matt Entz said Fresno State running back Rayshon Luke is day-to-day.
• Luke suffered a concussion in the second quarter against Washington State.
• Luke must clear concussion protocol before he can return to action.

Fresno State football coach Matt Entz said Bulldogs running back Rayshon Luke is day-to-day after a concussion in Saturday’s 26-6 victory over Washington State.

Luke exited the game in the second quarter after sustaining the concussion. He was without his helmet and wearing sunglasses when he left the field.

Luke had six carries for 42 yards, leading the Bulldogs in rushing.

His availability for Fresno State’s Pac-12 showdown against No. 23 Boise State is unknown as he must clear concussion protocol before returning to action.

Entz is hopeful Luke will be available.

“Had a couple conversations with him,” Entz said. “We’ll just keep knocking on wood. That’s for someone who has another degree than what I have.”

Luke was a key contributor in Fresno State’s 30-7 victory over Boise State last season, leading the team with 88 rushing yards. His ability to find a seam and break away for a long run gives the Bulldogs a valuable playmaker in the backfield.

That big-play ability was missing after Luke left Saturday’s game. If he is unavailable against Boise State, Bryson Donelson and Julius Gillick and other RBs will need to step up and establish a productive running game to give Fresno State a chance to win and support quarterback Jayden Mandal.