As the rain continued, the fans rushed to the busses to congratulate the team as soon as they stepped out. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Photo Essay: The Red Wave greets the 2022 Mountain West Champions

By Wyatt Bible

Dec 5, 2022

After winning the 2022 Mountain West Championship game over Boise State, the Bulldogs returned the same day to celebrate with the Red Wave.

Most fans began arriving at the Blue Lot at Valley Children’s Stadium at 7:30 pm to welcome back the Fresno State Football Team after their Championship win. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Some fans played football in the Blue Lot to pass the time waiting for the team. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

As more people showed up, it became more like a tailgate with music, dancing, and games. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Fans pose in the rain outside of Valley Children’s Stadium to celebrate the Bulldogs coming home. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Many Fresno State flags were put up throughout the lot to add to the tailgating experience. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

The team arrived back on campus at 9:45, greeted by cheering and the fight song playing over the speaker. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

As the rain continued, the fans rushed to the busses to congratulate the team as soon as they stepped out. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Wide Receiver Nikko Remigio is greeted by fans as he leaves the bus. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Wide Receiver Jalen Moss celebrating with fans on his way to the locker room. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Quarterback Jake Haener signs a fan’s hat outside of Valley Children’s Stadium after getting off the bus. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Defensive Back Cam Lockridge holds up the Defensive MVP award that he earned by getting two interceptions against Boise State earlier that day. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Offensive Lineman Bula Schmidt holds up his phone to take a video with fans. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Roughly 300 Fresno State fans showed up in the rain to celebrate the ‘Dogs’ first football conference title since 2018. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Defensive Back Even Williams held the Mountain West Championship sign while posing with fans. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Wide Receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper stayed outside the locker rooms greeting many fans and signing autographs. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Wide Receiver Nikko Remigio meets the young fan he said he would “give-a pair of gloves and a towel” to after learning that he mimics Nikko while playing football. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Running Back Jordan Mims took pictures and greeted fans outside the locker room. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

A young fan asks Wide Receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper to sign his gloves. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

Fans gathered around the locker room doors for an opportunity to meet their favorite Fresno State Football player. (Wyatt Bible/ The Collegian)

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