E.J. Warner, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, is set to join the Fresno State Bulldogs football team after announcing his commitment, adding to the flurry of recent commitments acquired by the Bulldogs football program amid a shake-up in coaching staff.
Meet the new guy: The 6-foot quarterback, who previously played for Rice and Temple, formally pledged his commitment to Fresno State after entering the transfer portal.
- Warner made his college football debut playing for Temple in 2022, where he completed 524 passes for 6,104 yards and 41 touchdowns over two seasons.
- He later transferred to Rice, where he played a single season, passing for 2,710 yards and 17 touchdowns, with 13 interceptions.
What they’re saying: Kurt Warner, showing his enthusiasm for his son’s decision, took to social media to express his excitement by posting, “I’m so pumped… It’s Go Time! #GoBulldogs.”
- Fresno State head coach Matt Entz also acknowledged Warner’s commitment, posting a series of emojis amid the social media announcement.
The big picture: Warner is anticipated to compete for the starting quarterback position alongside Jayden Mandal and Joshua Wood, bringing depth and competition to the Bulldogs’ quarterback room.