2023 Texas State Bobcats football team American college football season
The 2023 Texas State Bobcats football team represented Texas State University as a member of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season . They were led by first-year head coach G. J. Kinne and played their home games at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas . The Texas State Bobcats football team drew an average home attendance of 21,543 in 2023.
The Bobcats finished the regular season 7–5, going 4–4 in Sun Belt play to finish second in the conference's West Division. Texas State was selected to a bowl game for the first time in program history and played Rice in the First Responder Bowl .[ 2] The Bobcats would win the game 45–21 to finish the season with an overall record of 8–5; the eight wins broke the program record for most wins in a single season as an FBS program. The Bobcats also finished a season with a winning record for the first time since 2014 .
Offseason
Coaching changes
On November 27, 2022 the Bobcats fired their head coach Jake Spavital .[ 3] On December 2, the Bobcats hired G. J. Kinne to be their next head coach. He was formerly the head coach at Incarnate Word .[ 4]
On December 13, the Bobcats hired Mack Leftwich to be their offensive coordinator.[ 5] On December 20, they named Kam Martin the running backs coach, Matthew Gregg the cornerbacks coach, and Dexter McCoil Sr. the safeties coach.[ 6] [ 7] Two days later, they named Jonathan Patke the defensive coordinator, Craig Stutzmann the receivers coach and pass game coordinator, and Bret Huth as the Assistant Athletic Director, Strength and Conditioning for Football.[ 8] On December 23, Daniel Da Prato was hired as the special teams coordinator and associate head coach. They also named Will Bryant as their tight ends coach.[ 9] On February 23, 2023, the Bobcats hired Chris Buckner as the co-wide receivers coach and Clay Jennings as the defensive back coach.[ 10]
Recruiting class
College recruiting information (2023)
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
PJ Hatter ATH
Spring, TX
Westfield High
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Feb 1, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Jo'Laison Landry DE
Houston, TX
C.E. King High
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
230 lb (100 kg)
Jan 15, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 76
Derick Mourning LB
Kilgore, TX
Kilgore College
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Dec 26, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Chris Dawn Jr. WR
Mesquite, TX
Horn High
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
Dec 17, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 76
Bobby Crosby DB
Cisco, TX
Cisco College
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Feb 1, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Justin DeLeon OL
Kingsville, TX
H. M. King High
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
Feb 1, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 77
Kalil Alexander DE
Coffeyville, KS
Coffeyville Community College
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Feb 1, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Dontavius Burrows DB
Tyler, TX
Tyler Junior College
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Jan 30, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Terry Webb DT
Kilgore, TX
Kilgore College
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
Jan 19, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : N/A ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Donerio Davenport RB
Kilgore, TX
Kilgore College
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Dec 21, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Jake Simpson TE
Frisco, TX
Independence High
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Dec 19, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Bami Badusi OL
Arlington, TX
Mansfield Timberview High
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
310 lb (140 kg)
Dec 18, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Amarion Atwood ATH
Mesquite, TX
Horn High
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Dec 17, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 73
Michael Boudoin III DB
Corsicana, TX
Navarro College
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Dec 23, 2022
Star ratings : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Davon Martin DB
Tyler, TX
Tyler Junior College
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Mar 27, 2023
Star ratings : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A ESPN : N/A ESPN grade: NR
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals : # 247Sports : #95
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Bobcats were picked to finish in fifth place in the West division.[ 11]
Media poll (West division)
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Troy
92 (10)
2
South Alabama
85 (4)
3
Louisiana
64
4
Southern Miss
62
5
Texas State
36
6
Arkansas State
33
7
ULM
20
Defensive lineman Jordan Revels was named to the second team.[ 11]
Transfers
Outgoing
Player
Position
Destination
Seth Keller
K
Kansas
Kyle Hergel
OL
Boston College
Ashtyn Hawkins
WR
Withdrew
Tory Spears
S
Unknown
DeJordan Mask
S
UCF
Kaydon Olivia
LS
Unknown
Jarron Morris
CB
Florida Atlantic
Levi Bell
DL
Unknown
Layne Hatcher
QB
Ball State
Issiah Nixon
LB
Unknown
Lincoln Pare
RB
Withdrew
Dalton Cooper
OT
Oklahoma State
Davon Sears
DL
Oklahoma
Kevin Anderson
S
Unknown
Jordan Revels
DE
Withdrew
Micah Hilts
TE
SMU
Silas Robinson
OL
Incarnate Word
Alex Costilla
OL
Incarnate Word
Liam Dick
OL
Unknown
David Hensley
OL
Unknown
Jackson Schultze
OT
Unknown
Donnovan Moorer
WR
Unknown
Demarcus Gregory
WR
Unknown
Nace Washington
LB
Unknown
Kajuan Robinson
DL
Unknown
Ahmirr Robinson
WR
Unknown
Bernock Iya
CB
Unknown
Waydale Jones
WR
Unknown
DeOnte Washington
DL
Unknown
Samuel Obiang
DL
Towson
Pierre Kemeni
CB
Unknown
Incoming
[ 12] [ 13]
Schedule
The football schedule was announced February 24, 2023.[ 14]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 2 6:00 p.m. at Baylor * ESPN+ W 42–3144,945
September 9 2:30 p.m. at UTSA * ESPN+ L 13–2049,342
September 16 7:30 p.m. Jackson State * ESPN+ W 77–3424,118
September 23 6:00 p.m. Nevada * Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ W 35–2419,257
September 30 6:00 p.m. at Southern Miss ESPN+ W 50–3621,304
October 7 2:30 p.m. at Louisiana ESPNU L 30–3415,053
October 14 6:00 p.m. Louisiana–Monroe Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ W 21–2027,537
October 28 7:00 p.m. Troy Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ L 13–3122,369
November 4 4:00 p.m. Georgia Southern Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ W 45–2418,204
November 11 2:30 p.m. at Coastal Carolina ESPN+ L 23–3115,832
November 18 2:00 p.m. at Arkansas State ESPN+ L 31–7716,721
November 25 6:00 p.m. South Alabama Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX NFLN W 52–4415,617
4:30 p.m. vs. Rice * ESPN W 45–2126,542
Personnel
Staff
Name
Position
Consecutive season at Texas State in current position
G. J. Kinne
Head coach
1st
Mack Leftwich
Offensive coordinator
1st
Jonathan Patke
Defensive coordinator
1st
Daniel Da Prato
Special teams/associate head coach
1st
Will Bryant
Tight ends
1st
Jordan Shoemaker
Offensive line/run game
1st
Eric Stephens
Running backs
1st
Craig Stutzmann
Wide receivers/passing game
1st
Matthew Gregg
Cornerbacks
1st
Dexter McCoil, Sr.
Safeties
1st
Mike O'Guin
Defensive line
1st
[ 15]
Game summaries
At Baylor
Texas State Bobcats at Baylor Bears – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
14
14
7 7 42
Bears
6
7
11 7 31
at McLane Stadium , Waco, Texas
Date : September 2Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny, 99 °F (37 °C)Game attendance : 44,945Referee : David AlvarezTV announcers (ESPN+ ) : Peter Sousa and LaDarrin McLaneBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
BAY – Isaiah Hankins 23-yard field goal, 10:17. Bears 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:55.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 10-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 7:33. Bobcats 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:44.
BAY – Isaiah Hankins 53-yard field goal, 2:26. Bobcats 7–6. Drive: 5 plays, 0 yards, 2:36.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 65-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 1:21. Bobcats 14–6. Drive: 3 plays, 72 yards, 1:00.
Second quarter
TXST – Donerio Davenport 27-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 9:11. Bobcats 21–6. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 5:36.
BAY – Blake Shapen 9-yard run (Isaiah Hankins kick), 4:06. Bobcats 21–13. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 4:57.
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 0:48. Bobcats 28–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:18.
Third quarter
BAY – Drake Dabney 53-yard pass from Blake Shapen (Blake Shapen pass to Ketron Jackson Jr.), 13:21. Bobcats 28–21. Drive: 3 plays, 62 yards, 1:33.
TXST – T. J. Finley 16-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 10:18. Bobcats 35–21. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:03.
BAY – Isaiah Hankins 24-yard field goal, 1:47. Bobcats 35–24. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 2:12.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Joey Herbert 26-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 13:52. Bobcats 42–24. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:55.
BAY – Drake Dabney 2-yard pass from Blake Shapen (Isaiah Hankins kick), 8:52. Bobcats 42–31. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 4:53.
Statistics
TXST
BAY
First downs
20
22
Total yards
441
524
Rushing yards
143
108
Passing yards
298
416
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
26:12
33:48
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
22/30, 298 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
6 rushes, 83 yards, TD
Receiving
Joey Hobert
6 receptions, 105 yards, TD
Baylor
Passing
Blake Shapen
21/31, 303 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Dominic Richardson
16 rushes, 79 yards
Receiving
Drake Dabney
6 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TD
At UTSA
Texas State Bobcats at UTSA Roadrunners – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
0
10
0 3 13
Roadrunners
3
7
7 3 20
at Alamodome , San Antonio, Texas
Date : September 9Game time : 2:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : None (played indoors)Game attendance : 49,342Referee : Kevin RandallTV announcers (ESPN+) : Lincoln Rose, Stanford Routt , and Morgan UberBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
UTSA – Chase Allen 46-yard field goal, 3:01. Roadrunners 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 39 yards, 3:54.
Second quarter
UTSA – Rocko Griffin 20-yard run (Chase Allen kick), 12:48. Roadrunners 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 1:57.
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 3-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 5:11. Roadrunners 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 3:50.
TXST – Mason Shipley 42-yard field goal, 0:16. Tied 10–10. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 1:12.
Third quarter
UTSA – Willie McCoy 20-yard pass from Frank Harris (Chase Allen kick), 3:14. Roadrunners 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 2:38.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Mason Shipley 43-yard field goal, 10:37. Roadrunners 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 36 yards, 2:31.
UTSA – Chase Allen 43-yard field goal, 5:47. Roadrunners 20–13. Drive: 14 plays, 46 yards, 4:42.
Statistics
TXST
UTSA
First downs
13
28
Total yards
242
372
Rushing yards
31
158
Passing yards
211
214
Turnovers
0
1
Time of possession
22:37
37:23
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
16/30, 211 yards
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
6 rushes, 23 yards
Receiving
Drew Donley
5 receptions, 79 yards
UTSA
Passing
Frank Harris
26/37, 214 yards, TD
Rushing
Kevorian Barnes
26 rushes, 103 yards
Receiving
Tykee Ogle-Kellogg
6 receptions, 78 yards
Jackson State
Jackson State Tigers at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Tigers
6
14
7 7 34
Bobcats
21
35
7 14 77
at Bobcat Stadium , San Marcos, Texas
Date : September 16Game time : 7:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : CloudyGame attendance : 24,118Referee : Marshall LewisTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman, Keith Moreland , and Koral RiggsBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 56-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 14:18. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 71 yards, 0:35.
TXST – Drew Donley 14-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 8:37. Bobcats 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 3:56.
JKST – Jason Brown 7-yard run (kick blocked), 4:35. Bobcats 14–6. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:02.
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 15-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 2:46. Bobcats 21–6. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:43.
Second quarter
JKST – Irv Mulligan 9-yard run (Matt Noll kick), 13:47. Bobcats 21–13. Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 3:52.
TXST – Donerio Davenport 9-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 13:01. Bobcats 28–13. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:34.
JKST – Irv Mulligan 4-yard run (Matt Noll kick), 11:11. Bobcats 28–20. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:50.
TXST – T. J. Fi.nley 3-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 9:48. Bobcats 35–20. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 1:12.
TXST – T. J Finley 6-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 8:15. Bobcats 42–20. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:18.
TXST – Ashtyn Hawkins 27-yard pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 6:14. Bobcats 49–20. Drive: 1 play, 27 yards, 0:07.
TXST – Kole Wilson 20-yard pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 0:24. Bobcats 56–20. Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 2:14.
Third quarter
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 3-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 8:05. Bobcats 63–20. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 3:10.
JKST – Isaiah Spencer 9-yard pass from Zy McDonald (Mason Shipley kick), 2:48. Bobcats 63–27. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 2:02.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Malik Hornsby 24-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 14:52. Bobcats 70–27. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 2:50.
JKST – Hayden Hagler 28-yard pass from Zy McDonald (Mason Shipley kick), 10:02. Bobcats 70–34. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:41.
TXST – Malik Hornsby 8-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 6:48. Bobcats 77–34. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:07.
Statistics
JKST
TXST
First downs
23
34
Total yards
400
684
Rushing yards
118
399
Passing yards
282
285
Turnovers
1
1
Time of possession
34:46
25:14
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Jackson State
Passing
Jason Brown
16/26, 209 yards, INT
Rushing
Ahmad Miller
13 rushes, 98 yards
Receiving
Kobe Paul
2 receptions, 54 yards
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
17/21, 251 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Malik Hornsby
10 rushes, 133 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Drew Donley
3 receptions, 83 yards, TD
Nevada
Nevada Wolf Pack at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Wolf Pack
10
7
0 7 24
Bobcats
0
0
21 14 35
at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : September 23Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : SunnyGame attendance : 19,257Referee : Javarro EdwardsTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman, Keith Moreland, and Koral RiggsBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
NEV – Brandon Talton 30-yard field goal, 9:27. Wolf Pack 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 63 yards, 5:33.
NEV – K. K. Meier 98-yard interception return (Brandon Talton kick), 5:08. Wolf Pack 10–0.
Second quarter
NEV – Zac Welch 0-yard fumble return (Brandon Talton kick), 11:11. Wolf Pack 17–0.
Third quarter
TXST – Joey Hobert 25-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 9:43. Wolf Pack 17–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:17.
TXST – Kole Wilson 77-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 3:42. Wolf Pack 17–14. Drive: 2 plays, 83 yards, 0:42.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 46-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 0:49. Bobcats 21–17. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 1:33.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 36-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 8:30. Bobcats 28–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:47.
TXST – Malik Hornsby 13-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 4:50. Bobcats 35–17. Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 1:25.
NEV – A. J. Bianco 2-yard run (Brandon Talton kick), 0:57. Bobcats 35–24. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:53.
Statistics
NEV
TXST
First downs
20
24
Total yards
353
574
Rushing yards
159
276
Passing yards
194
298
Turnovers
3
3
Time of possession
31:25
28:35
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Nevada
Passing
Brendon Lewis
21/32, 151 yards, INT
Rushing
Brandon Lewis
12 rushes, 89 yards
Receiving
Isaiah Essissima
2 receptions, 67 yards
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
25/31, 295 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
21 rushes, 216 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Kole Wilson
4 receptions, 93 yards, TD
The Bobcats' offense struggled in the first half, committing two turnovers, including an interception that was returned 98 yards for a touchdown, and failing to convert on 4th down as they were shutout in the half with the Wolf Pack leading 17–0 at half time. Texas State would come back in the 2nd half, scoring 35 unanswered points.
At Southern Miss
Texas State Bobcats at Southern Miss Golden Eagles – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
28
14
0 8 50
Golden Eagles
3
7
6 20 36
at M. M. Roberts Stadium , Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Date : September 30Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Clear, 87 °F (31 °C)Game attendance : 21,304Referee : Ted PittsTV announcers (ESPN+) : Jason Baker and Larry BoydBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 100-yard kickoff return (Mason Shipley kick), 14:46. Bobcats 7–0.
TXST – Kole Wilson 5-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 11:48. Bobcats 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 2:46.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 3-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 6:57. Bobcats 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:37.
USM – Andrew Stein 38-yard field goal, 1:16. Bobcats 21–3. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 5:35.
TXST – Joey Hobert 5-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipey kick), 0:39. Bobcats 28–3. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:37.
Second quarter
USM – Frank Gore Jr. 1-yard run (Andrew Stein kick), 12:13. Bobcats 28–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:26.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 23-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 7:40. Bobcats 35–10. Drive: 4 plays, 84 yards, 1:28.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 8-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 3:22. Bobcats 42–10. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:09.
Third quarter
USM – Tiaquelin Mims 11-yard pass from Billy Wiles (kick blocked), 12:28. Bobcats 42–16. Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:24.
Fourth quarter
USM – Jakarius Caston 8-yard pass from Billy Wiles (Andrew Stein kick), 12:31. Bobcats 42–23. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:51.
USM – Billy Wiles 4-yard run (run failed), 10:52. Bobcats 42–29. Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 1:23.
USM – Frank Gore Jr. 1-yard run (Andrew Stein kick), 6:16. Bobcats 42–36. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:04.
TXST – Malik Hornsby 14-yard run (Kole Wilson pass to Drew Donley), 1:39. Bobcats 50–36. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 0:18.
Statistics
TXST
USM
First downs
22
28
Total yards
516
510
Rushing yards
178
235
Passing yards
338
275
Turnovers
3
2
Time of possession
23:22
36:38
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
19/24, 338 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
14 rushes, 89 yards, 3 TD
Receiving
Joey Hobert
10 receptions, 126 yards, TD
Southern Miss
Passing
Billy Wiles
21/44, 275 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Frank Gore Jr.
24 rushes, 123 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Latreal Jones
6 receptions, 124 yards
At Louisiana
Pregame line
Over/under
LA –1.5
66.5
Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
10
10
3 7 30
Ragin' Cajuns
7
7
7 13 34
at Cajun Field , Lafayette, Louisiana
Date : October 7Game time : 2:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind : NE 14 MPH Game attendance : 15,053Referee : Trennis LivingtonTV announcers (ESPNU ) : Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 10-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 12:10. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:50.
UL – Dre'lyn Washington 4-yard pass from Zeon Chriss (Kenneth Almendares kick), 7:43. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:27.
TXST – Mason Shipley 37-yard field goal, 4:21. Bobcats 10–7. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 3:16.
Second quarter
TXST – Kole Wilson 2-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 14:24. Bobcats 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 2:48.
TXST – Mason Shipley 24-yard field goal, 6:46. Bobcats 20–7. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 5:03.
UL – Peter LeBlanc 34-yard pass from Zeon Chriss (Kenneth Almendares kick), 3:56. Bobcats 20–14. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:43.
Third quarter
TXST – Mason Shipley 33-yard field goal, 6:59. Bobcats 23–14. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 5:52.
UL – Zylan Perry 6-yard run (Kenneth Almendares kick), 3:45. Bobcats 23–21. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:06.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Joey Hobert 18-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 10:14. Bobcats 30–21. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:29.
UL – Robert Williams 5-yard pass from Zeon Chriss (Kenneth Almendares kick), 5:54. Bobcats 30–28. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 4:10.
UL – Zeon Chriss 8-yard run (pass failed), 2:21. Ragin' Cajuns 34–30. Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 2:12.
Statistics
TXST
UL
First downs
29
21
Total yards
530
423
Rushing yards
204
218
Passing yards
326
205
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
33:27
26:33
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
30/40, 326 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
34 rushes, 188 yards, TD
Receiving
Joey Hobert
8 receptions, 132 yards, TD
Louisiana
Passing
Zeon Chriss
13/17, 205 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Zeon Chriss
12 rushes, 67 yards, TD
Receiving
Robert Williams
5 receptions, 90 yards, TD
Louisiana–Monroe
Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Warhawks
7
0
3 10 20
Bobcats
3
6
0 12 21
at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : October 14Game time : 6:00 p.m.Game weather : Sunny, 77 °F (25 °C)Game attendance : 27,537Referee : Wayne WinklerTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman, Keith Moreland, and Koral RiggsBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Mason Shipley 29-yard field goal, 8:56. Bobcats 3–0. Drive: 17 plays, 69 yards, 6:04.
ULM – Isaiah Woullard 10-yard pass from Jiya Wright (Derek McCormick kick), 3:24. Warhawks 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 2:54.
Second quarter
TXST – Mason Shipley 34-yard field goal, 14:09. Warhawks 7–6. Drive: 13 plays, 58 yards, 4:15.
TXST – Mason Shipley 47-yard field goal, 7:06. Bobcats 9–7. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 3:30.
Third quarter
ULM – Derek McCormick 47-yard field goal, 8:24. Warhawks 10–9. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:36.
Fourth quarter
ULM – Derek McCormick 22-yard field goal, 14:58. Warhawks 13–9. Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 4:29.
ULM – Ja'Terious Evans 76-yard interception return (Derek McCormick kick), 8:57. Warhawks 20–9.
TXST – Joey Hobert 11-yard pass from T. J. Finley (pass failed), 4:16. Warhawks 20–15. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:41.
TXST – Joey Hobert 22-yard pass T. J. Finley (pass failed), 0:41. Bobcats 21–20. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 2:34.
Statistics
ULM
TXST
First downs
14
29
Total yards
285
452
Rushing yards
135
230
Passing yards
150
222
Turnovers
0
1
Time of possession
22:42
37:18
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe
Passing
Jiya Wright
14/22, 150 yards, TD
Rushing
Isaiah Woullard
14 rushes, 55 yards
Receiving
Nolan Quinlan
3 receptions, 52 yards
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
24/46, 222 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Donerio Davenport
15 rushes, 94 yards
Receiving
Joey Hobert
10 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TD
Troy
Troy Trojans at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Trojans
0
7
7 17 31
Bobcats
7
3
3 0 13
at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : October 28Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Cloudy, 81 °F (27 °C)Game attendance : 22,369Referee : Scott BroadwayTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman, Keith Moreland, and Koral RiggsBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Ashtyn Hawkins 28-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 12:25. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 2:27.
Second quarter
TROY – Gunnar Watson 3-yard run (Scott Taylor Renfroe kick), 14:02. Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:23.
TXST – Mason Shipley 21-yard field goal, 1:49. Bobcats 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 4:58.
Third quarter
TROY – Jabre Barber 29-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Scott Taylor Renfroe kick), 13:15. Trojans 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:45.
TXST – Mason Shipley 23-yard field goal, 8:16. Trojans 14–13. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 4:59.
Fourth quarter
TROY – Deshon Stoudemire 14-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Scott Taylor Renfroe kick), 13:48. Trojans 21–13. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:44.
TROY – Landon Parker 4-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Scott Taylor Renfroe kick), 10:22. Trojans 28–13. Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:54.
TROY – Scott Taylor Renfroe 27-yard field goal, 1:26. Trojans 31–13. Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 3:22.
Statistics
TROY
TXST
First downs
22
26
Total yards
420
437
Rushing yards
28
161
Passing yards
392
276
Turnovers
0
4
Time of possession
30:58
29:02
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Troy
Passing
Gunnar Watson
26/40, 392 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Kimani Vidal
18 rushes, 43 yards
Receiving
Jabre Barber
10 receptions, 160 yards, TD
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
24/38, 262 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
20 rushes, 128 yards
Receiving
Kole Wilson
8 receptions, 71 yards
Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern Eagles at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Eagles
10
0
7 7 24
Bobcats
7
24
14 0 45
at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : November 4Game time : 4:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : SunnyGame attendance : 18,204Referee : Trennis LivingstonTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman, Keith Moreland, and Koral RiggsBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Joey Hobert 23-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 12:45. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15.
GASO – Michael Lantz 29-yard field goal, 11:09. Bobcats 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:23.
GASO – Jalen White 39-yard run (Michael Lantz kick), 3:36. Eagles 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:05.
Second quarter
TXST – Konner Fox 3-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 10:45. Bobcats 14–10. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:51.
TXST – Kole Wilson 8-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 3:46. Bobcats 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:41.
TXST – Mason Shipley 31-yard field goal, 2:04. Bobcats 24–10. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:35.
TXST – T. J. Finley 16-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 0:42. Bobcats 31–10. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 0:46.
Third quarter
TXST – T. J. Finley 12-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 9:52. Bobcats 38–10. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 1:44.
TXST – Donerio Davenport 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 2:34. Bobcats 45–10. Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 4:40.
GASO – Jjay McAfee 32-yard pass from Davis Brin (Michael Lantz kick), 0:25. Bobcats 45–17. Drive: 5 plays, 86 yards, 2:05.
Fourth quarter
GASO – Jalen White 3-yard run (Michael Lantz kick), 8:40. Bobcats 45–24. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:44.
Statistics
GASO
TXST
First downs
21
30
Total yards
375
487
Rushing yards
180
186
Passing yards
195
301
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
25:04
34:56
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia Southern
Passing
Davis Brin
18/27, 195 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Jalen White
17 rushes, 159 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Khaleb Hood
7 receptions, 67 yards
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
25/31, 301 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
20 rushes, 99 yards
Receiving
Joey Hobert
13 receptions, 141 yards, TD
At Coastal Carolina
Texas State Bobcats at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
10
0
0 13 23
Chanticleers
7
14
7 3 31
at Brooks Stadium , Conway, South Carolina
Date : November 11Game time : 2:30 p.m. CST/3:30 p.m. EST Game weather : SunnyGame attendance : 15,832Referee : Jeremy ParkerTV announcers (ESPN+) : Jeff McCarragher and Nate RossBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 11:14. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:46.
CCU – Kendall Karr 4-yard pass from Ethan Vasko (Kade Hensley kick), 4:39. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:24.
TXST – Mason Shipley 23-yard field goal, 0:08. Bobcats 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:26.
Second quarter
CCU – Sam Pickney 25-yard pass from Ethan Vasko (Kade Hensley kick), 8:18. Chanticleers 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 4:11.
CCU – Brayden Bennett 6-yard run (Kade Hensley kick), 1:57. Chanticleers 21–10. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:57.
Third quarter
CCU – Reese White 2-yard run (Kade Hensley kick), 7:16. Chanticleers 28–10. Drive: 14 plays, 94 yards, 7:32.
Fourth quarter
CCU – Kade Hensley 25-yard field goal, 9:16. Chanticleers 31–10. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:31.
TXST – Malik Hornsby 8-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 3:37. Chanticleers 31–17. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:39.
TXST – Malik Hornsby 4-yard run (kick failed), 0:44. Chanticleers 31–23. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 2:53.
Statistics
TXST
CCU
First downs
15
23
Total yards
280
347
Rushing yards
199
188
Passing yards
81
159
Turnovers
0
0
Time of possession
25:42
34:18
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
6/11, 49 yards
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
21 rushes, 97 yards
Receiving
Kole Wilson
4 receptions, 35 yards
Coastal Carolina
Passing
Ethan Vasko
17/27, 145 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Reese White
12 rushes, 41 yards, TD
Receiving
Sam Pickney
6 receptions, 81 yards, TD
At Arkansas State
Texas State Bobcats at Arkansas State Red Wolves – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
10
7
7 7 31
Red Wolves
14
21
28 14 77
at Centennial Bank Stadium , Jonesboro, Arkansas
Date : November 18Game time : 2:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Sunny, 59 °F (15 °C)Game attendance : 16,721Referee : Scott BroadwayTV announcers (ESPN+) : Roger Twibell, Pete Cordelli, and Darrell GreeneBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 4-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 10:17. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 4:43.
ARST – Zak Wallace 41-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 8:45. Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, 1:23.
TXST – Mason Shipley 43-yard field goal, 6:50. Bobcats 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 1:50.
ARST – Zak Wallace 8-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 2:03. Red Wolves 14–10. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 4:41.
Second quarter
TXST – Joey Hobert 18-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 12:16. Bobcats 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 1:57.
ARST – Ja'Quez Cross 42-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 9:14. Red Wolves 21–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:02.
ARST – Ja'Quez Cross 15-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 4:01. Red Wolves 28–17. Drive: 1 play, 15 yards, 0:04.
ARST – Ja'Quez Cross 57-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 1:52. Red Wolves 35–17. Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, 0:53.
Third quarter
ARST – Cedric Hawkins 9-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 12:39. Red Wolves 42–17. Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:16.
ARST – Cedric Hawkins 7-yard run (Dominic Zvada kick), 8:20. Red Wolves 49–17. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:33.
ARST – Trevian Thomas 91-yard fumble return (Dominic Zvada kick), 5:57. Red Wolves 56–17.
TXST – Kole Wilson 7-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 0:12. Red Wolves 56–24. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 5:45.
ARST – Ja'Quez Cross 93-yard kickoff return (Dominic Zvada kick), 0:00. Red Wolves 63–24.
Fourth quarter
ARST – Melique Straker 87-yard interception return (Dominic Zvada kick), 12:20. Red Wolves 70–24.
ARST – Dane Motley 50-yard interception return (Dominic Zvada kick), 10:39. Red Wolves 77–24.
TXST – Kole Wilson 3-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 6:19. Red Wolves 77–31. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:20.
Statistics
TXST
ARST
First downs
32
23
Total yards
539
487
Rushing yards
173
291
Passing yards
366
196
Turnovers
4
0
Time of possession
34:06
25:54
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
37/55, 366 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Donerio Davenport
14 rushes, 76 yards
Receiving
Ashtyn Hawkins
8 receptions, 165 yards
Arkansas State
Passing
Jaylen Raynor
14/17, 196 yards
Rushing
Ja'Quez Cross
13 rushes, 139 yards, 3 TD
Receiving
Courtney Jackson
7 receptions, 107 yards
South Alabama
South Alabama Jaguars at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Jaguars
0
17
7 20 44
Bobcats
24
7
7 14 52
at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : November 25Game time : 6:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : Cloudy, 59 °F (15 °C)Game attendance : 15,617Referee : Javarro EdwardsTV announcers (NFLN ) : Jason Ross Jr. and Tyoka Jackson Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Kaleb Culp 31-yard fumble return (Mason Shipley kick), 12:05. Bobcats 7–0.
TXST – Ashtyn Hawkins 48-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 8:47. Bobcats 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 1:39.
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 3:38. Bobcats 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:09.
TXST – Mason Shipley 28-yard field goal, 1:05. Bobcats 24–0. Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:31.
Second quarter
USA – Javon Ivory 39-yard pass from Carter Bradley (pass failed), 14:08. Bobcats 24–6. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 1:57.
TXST – Kole Wilson 100-yard kickoff return (Mason Shipley kick), 13:55. Bobcats 31–6.
USA – Diego Guajardo 51-yard field goal, 7:06. Bobcats 31–9. Drive: 4 plays, -4 yards, 0:48.
USA – D. J. Thomas-Jones 18-yard pass from Carter Bradley (Carter Bradley pass to D. J. Thomas-Jones), 0:08. Bobcats 31–17. Drive: 12 plays, 91 yards, 1:44.
Third quarter
USA – D. J. Thomas-Jones 1-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Diego Guajardo kick), 6:41. Bobcats 31–24. Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 3:07.
TXST – Donerio Davenport 10-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 3:35. Bobcats 38–24. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:06.
Fourth quarter
USA – Caullin 12-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (pass failed), 12:57. Bobcats 38–30. Drive: 3 plays, 28 yards, 1:15.
TXST – Kole Wilson 24-yard pass from T. J. Finley (Mason Shipley kick), 11:31. Bobcats 45–30. Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:19.
USA – D. J. Thomas-Jones 3-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (pass failed), 4:04. Bobcats 45–36. Drive: 15 plays, 63 yards, 7:25.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 3:04. Bobcats 52–36. Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 0:57.
USA – Jacob Hopper 5-yard pass from Desmond Trotter (Desmond Trotter pass to Braylon McReynolds), 1:02. Bobcats 52–44. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 1:52.
Statistics
USA
TXST
First downs
26
22
Total yards
476
479
Rushing yards
77
111
Passing yards
399
368
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
31:21
28:39
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
South Alabama
Passing
Desmond Trotter
18/21, 216 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing
Braylon McReynolds
19 rushes, 79 yards
Receiving
Caullin Lacy
11 receptions, 94 yards, TD
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
19/28, 368 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
23 rushes, 97 yards, TD
Receiving
Ashtyn Hawkins
5 receptions, 131 yards, TD
Vs. Rice (First Responder Bowl)
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 29-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 13:25. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:35.
RICE – Luke McCaffrey 7-yard pass from A. J. Padgett (Tim Horn kick), 6:54. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:38.
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 3:22. Bobcats 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:32.
Second quarter
TXST – Brian Holloway 36-yard interception return (Mason Shipley kick), 14:36. Bobcats 21–7.
RICE – Dean Connors 3-yard run (Tim Horn kick), 6:07. Bobcats 21–14. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:47.
RICE – Dean Connors 28-yard run (Tim Horn kick), 3:40. Tied 21–21. Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 1:24.
TXST – Mason Shipley 31-yard field goal, 0:00. Bobcats 24–21. Drive: 15 plays, 61 yards, 3:40.
Third quarter
TXST – Nash Jones 3-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 9:57. Bobcats 31–21. Drive: 10 plays, 30 yards, 5:03.
TXST – Brian Holloway 48-yard interception return (Mason Shipley kick), 8:16. Bobcats 38–21.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Jahmyl Jeter 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 2:01. Bobcats 45–21. Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:14.
Statistics
TXST
RICE
First downs
15
16
Total yards
300
197
Rushing yards
148
85
Passing yards
152
112
Turnovers
0
6
Time of possession
30:17
29:43
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
T. J. Finley
15/29, 152 yards
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
24 rushes, 122 yards
Receiving
Ashtyn Hawkins
3 receptions, 55 yards
Rice
Passing
A. J. Padgett
10/21, 85 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Dean Connors
15 rushes, 64 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Elijah Mojarro
3 receptions, 35 yards
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