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American college football season
The 2024 Texas State Bobcats football team represents Texas State University in the Sun Belt Conference 's West Division during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Bobcats are led by G. J. Kinne in his second year as the head coach. The Bobcats play home games at the UFCU Stadium , located in San Marcos, Texas .
The Bobcats finished the regular season with an overall record of 7–5, finishing with a winning record in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 2008 –2009 seasons.[ 1]
On December 27, 2023, a day following the Bobcats' win in the First Responder Bowl , it was announced that defensive coordinator Jonathan Patke had been hired as Duke's defensive coordinator.[ 2] On February 6, 2024, it was reported that safeties coach Dexter McCoil had been promoted to defensive coordinator.[ 3]
[ 4]
In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Bobcats were picked to finish first place in the West division.[ 5]
Media poll (West division)
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Texas State
92 (9)
2
Troy
68 (4)
3
Louisiana
66 (1)
4
Arkansas State
65
5
South Alabama
54
6
Southern Miss
31
7
Louisiana–Monroe
16
Quarterback Jordan McCloud , running back Ismail Mahdi , wide receiver Joey Hobert, linebacker Ben Bell, and kicker Mason Shipley were awarded to be in the preseason All-Sun Belt first team offense, defense and special teams, respectively.[ 6] Wide receiver Kole Wilson and defensive back Kaleb Culp were named to the second team offense and defense.
The football schedule was announced on March 1, 2024.[ 7]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance August 31, 2024 7:00 p.m. Lamar * ESPN+ W 34–2719,637
September 7 3:00 p.m. UTSA * ESPNU W 49–1028,000
6:30 p.m. Arizona State * UFCU Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN L 28–3125,187
September 28 2:00 p.m. vs. Sam Houston * ESPN+ L 39–4027,225
6:00 p.m. at Troy ESPN2 W 38–1720,349
October 12 6:00 p.m. Arkansas State UFCU Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ W 41–928,000
October 19 2:30 p.m. at Old Dominion ESPN+ L 14–2419,129
6:30 p.m. Louisiana UFCU Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN2 L 17–2316,831
November 9 11:00 a.m. at Louisiana–Monroe ESPNU W 38–1713,720
November 16 6:00 p.m. Southern Miss UFCU Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ W 58–322,618
November 23 6:00 p.m. Georgia State UFCU Stadium San Marcos, TX ESPN+ L 44–5218,271
2:30 p.m. at South Alabama ESPN+ W 45–3815,569
3:00 p.m. vs. North Texas ESPN
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Lamar Cardinals at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
0
0
10 17 27
Bobcats
15
3
3 13 34
at UFCU Stadium , San Marcos, Texas
Date : August 31Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : CloudyGame attendance : 19,637Referee : Steven RobinsonTV announcers (ESPN+ ) : Brant Freeman (play-by-play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Jaden Williams 34-yard pass from Jaden McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 13:44. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:12.
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run (David Nunez pass to Konner Fox), 7:02. Bobcats 15–0. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:57.
Second quarter
TXST – Mason Shipley 40-yard field goal, 12:44. Bobcats 18–0. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:38.
Third quarter
LAM – Damien Moore 18-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 13:37. Bobcats 18–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.
TXST – Mason Shipley 46-yard field goal, 10:28. Bobcats 21–7. Drive: 11 plays, 36 yards, 3:09.
LAM – Chris Esqueda 28-yard field goal, 2:58. Bobcats 21–10. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 7:30.
Fourth quarter
LAM – Sevonne Rhea 47-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 13:44. Bobcats 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 1:20.
TXST – Joey Hobert 37-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 9:30. Bobcats 28–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:14.
TXST – Joey Hobert 30-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (kick failed), 5:29. Bobcats 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:45.
LAM – Jayden Boyd 9-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 4:11. Bobcats 34–24. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:18.
LAM – Chris Esqueda 27-yard field goal, 0:37. Bobcats 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 1:47.
Statistics
LAM
TXST
First downs
18
30
Total yards
288
486
Rushing yards
51
213
Passing yards
237
273
Turnovers
0
2
Time of possession
27:56
31:59
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
16/34, 237 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
16 rushes, 71 yards
Receiving
Kyndon Fuselier
6 receptions, 107 yards
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
21/30, 238 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
28 rushes, 156 yards, TD
Receiving
Joey Hobert
6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD
UTSA (I-35 Rivalry)[ edit ]
UTSA Roadrunners at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Roadrunners
3
0
7 0 10
Bobcats
14
21
7 7 49
at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : September 7Game time : 3:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: NE at 19 miles per hour (31 km/h)Game attendance : 28,000Referee : Trennis LivingstonTV announcers (ESPNU ) : Doug Sherman (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Jordan McCloud 17-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 6:19. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:51.
UTSA – Chase Allen 26-yard field goal, 1:43. Bobcats 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 4:36.
TXST – Jordan McCloud 2-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 0:29. Bobcats 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:14.
Second quarter
TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 46-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 12:43. Bobcats 21–3. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:05.
TXST – Deion Hankins 2-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 4:39. Bobcats 28–3. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:05.
TXST – Lincoln Pare 45-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 1:52. Bobcats 35–3. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:49.
Third quarter
TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 21-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 7:13. Bobcats 42–3. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:55.
UTSA – Willie McCoy 2-yard pass from Eddie Lee Marburger (Chase Allen kick), 0:02. Bobcats 42–10. Drive: 19 plays, 75 yards, 7:11.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Lincoln Pare 33-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 9:43. Bobcats 49–10. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:17.
Statistics
UTSA
TXST
First downs
16
26
Total yards
334
504
Rushing yards
82
195
Passing yards
252
309
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
26:47
33:13
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
UTSA
Passing
Eddie Lee Marburger
14/27, 147 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Robert Henry
9 rushes, 26 yards
Receiving
Willie McCoy
3 receptions, 59 yards, TD
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
18/27, 309 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Lincoln Pare
11 rushes, 109 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Chris Dawn Jr.
5 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD
Arizona State Sun Devils at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Sun Devils
7
14
7 3 31
Bobcats
7
14
7 0 28
at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : Game time : 6:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : Cloudy, 92 °F (33 °C)Game attendance : 25,187Referee : Stephen BaronTV announcers (ESPN ) : Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Dan Mullen (analyst) and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
(8:37) ASU – Cam Skattebo 1-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:46; Arizona State 7–0 )
(1:10) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 5-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:27; Tied 7–7 )
Second quarter
(8:31) TXST – Jaden Williams 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 15 plays, 64 yards, 6:47; Texas State 14–7 )
(5:16) TXST – Beau Sparks 19-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 0:53; Texas State 21–7 )
(3:46) ASU – Jordyn Tyson 52-yard pass from Sam Leavitt , Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:30; Texas State 21–14 )
(0:06) ASU – Sam Leavitt 7-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 2:32; Tied 21–21 )
Third quarter
(4:18) TXST – Jaden Williams 44-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:02; Texas State 28–21 )
(2:17) ASU – Cam Skattebo 2-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:01; Tied 28–28 )
Fourth quarter
(6:29) ASU – Ian Hershey 22-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:35; Arizona State 31–28 )
Statistics
ASU
TXST
First downs
20
21
Total yards
347
397
Rushing yards
101
132
Passing yards
246
265
Turnovers
1
3
Time of possession
38:17
31:56
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona State
Passing
Sam Leavitt
19/30, 246 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Cam Skattebo
24 rushes, 62 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Jordyn Tyson
6 receptions, 120 yards, TD
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
28/43, 265 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
14 rushes, 68 yards
Receiving
Jaden Williams
4 receptions, 75 yards, 2 TD
Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
22
10
7 0 39
Bearkats
0
21
13 6 40
at NRG Stadium , Houston, Texas
Date : September 28Game time : 2:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : None (played indoors)Game attendance : 27,225Referee : Garrett DickersonTV announcers (ESPN+) : Randy McIlvoy (play-by-play) and John Harris (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST– Joey Herbert 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, (Mason Shipley kick), 11:08. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 3:46.
TXST– Kenny Haynes 29-yard fumble return (Mason Shipley pass to David Nunez), 9:21. Bobcats 15–0.
TXST– Joey Hobert 2-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, (Mason Shipley kick), 2:20. Bobcats 22–0. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 5:35.
Second quarter
SHSU– Jay Ducker 1-yard run, (Christian Pavon kick), 11:14. Bobcats 22–7. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.
SHSU– Jay Ducker 14-yard run, (Christian Pavon kick), 6:16. Bobcats 22–14. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:26.
TXST– Lincoln Pare 14-yard run, (Mason Shipley kick), 3:19. Bobcats 29–14. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:57.
SHSU– Hunter Watson 3-yard run, (Christian Pavon kick), 0:51. Bobcats 29–21. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 1:30.
TXST– Mason Shipley 60-yard field goal, 0:00. Bobcats 32–14. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:41.
Third quarter
TXST– Kole Wilson 4-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley Kick), 11:57. Bobcats 39–21. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:41.
SHSU– Hunter Watson 1-yard run (Two Point Conversion failed), 4:30. Bobcats 39–27. Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:25.
SHSU– Jay Ducker 1-yard run (Pavon Christian Kick), 0:51. Bobcats 39–34. Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 1:50.
Fourth quarter
SHSU– Pavon Christian 46-yard field goal, 9:28. Bobcats 39–37. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 4:31.
SHSU– Pavon Christian 24-yard field goal, 0:06. Bearkats 40–39. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:43.
Statistics
TXST
SHSU
First downs
25
25
Total yards
417
395
Rushing yards
91
300
Passing yards
326
95
Turnovers
1
1
Time of possession
25:38
34:22
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
29/39, 326 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
17 carries, 57 yards
Receiving
Jaden Williams
10 receptions, 133 yards
Sam Houston
Passing
Hunter Watson
10/19, 95 yards
Rushing
Hunter Watson
27 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
DJ McKinney
2 receptions, 22 yards
Texas State Bobcats at Troy Trojans – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
14
14
10 0 38
Trojans
0
10
7 0 17
at Veterans Memorial Stadium , Troy, Alabama
Date : Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny • Temperature : 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind : W 6 mphGame attendance : 20,349Referee : Scott BroadwayTV announcers (ESPNU) : Dave Neal (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Ashley ShahAhmadi (sideline)Box score , Recap
Game information
First Quarter
(9:35) TST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:51; Texas State 7–0 )
(2:05) TST – Jaden Williams 10-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:35; Texas State 14–0 )
Second Quarter
(10:52) TRO – Mojo Dortch 7-yard pass from Tucker Kilcrease, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:26; Texas State 14–7 )
(9:03) TST – Kole Wilson 51-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:49; Texas State 21–7 )
(3:17) TRO – Scott Taylor Renfroe 42-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 5:46; Texas State 21–10 )
(2:02) TST – Joey Hobert 28-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:15; Texas State 28–10 )
Third Quarter
(9:47) TST – Mason Shipley 53-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 5:13; Texas State 31–10 )
(5:34) TST – Jordan McCloud 42-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 1:24; Texas State 38–10 )
(3:28) TRO – Devonte Ross 19-yard pass from Tucker Kilcrease, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:06; Texas State 38–17 )
Fourth Quarter
No scoring plays
Statistics
TXST
TROY
First downs
26
19
Total yards
467
331
Rushing yards
215
63
Passing yards
252
268
Turnovers
3
2
Time of possession
31:27
28:33
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
20/29, 252 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Torrance Burgess Jr.
12 carries, 85 yards
Receiving
Kole Wilson
4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
Troy
Passing
Tucker Kilcrease
17/28, 249 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Damien Taylor
11 carries, 63 yards
Receiving
Landon Parker
5 receptions, 83 yards
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Red Wolves
3
6
0 0 9
Bobcats
14
3
14 10 41
at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : October 12Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : SunnyGame attendance : 28,000Referee : Tim BarkerTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman (play-by-play), Keith Moreland (analyst) and Koral Allemand (sideline)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
(13:13) ARST – Clune Van Andel 41-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:47; Arkansas State 3–0 )
(10:54) TXST – Kole Wilson 53-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:11; Texas State 7–3 )
(1:12) TXST – Jordan McCloud 5-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 5:07; Texas State 14–3 )
Second quarter
(11:10) ARST – Clune Van Andel 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:02; Texas State 14–6 )
(6:37) TXST – Mason Shipley 39-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:33; Texas State 17–6 )
(0:15) ARST – Clune Van Andel 25-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 1:38; Texas State 17–9 )
Third quarter
(13:53) TXST – Jaden Williams 25-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:07; Texas State 24–9 )
(8:08) TXST – Joey Hobert 30-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:33; Texas State 31–9 )
Fourth quarter
(14:56) TXST – Joey Hobert 8-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 4:24; Texas State 38–9 )
(3:42) TXST – Mason Shipley 29-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 9:26; Texas State 41–9 )
Statistics
ARST
TXST
First downs
20
28
Total yards
384
591
Rushing yards
171
271
Passing yards
213
320
Turnovers
2
0
Time of possession
24:56
35:04
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas State
Passing
Jaylen Raynor
24/38, 207 yards, INT
Rushing
Ja'Quez Cross
9 carries, 117 yards
Receiving
Ja'Quez Cross
6 receptions, 48 yards
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
24/29, 320 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
17 carries, 164 yards
Receiving
Joey Hobert
10 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TD
Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
0
0
7 7 14
Monarchs
7
7
0 10 24
at S.B. Ballard Stadium , Norfolk, Virginia
Date : October 19Game time : 2:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny • Temperature : 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind : NE 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)Game attendance : 19,129Referee : Steven RobinsonTV announcers (ESPN+) : Chip Tarkenton (play-by-play) and Andy Mashaw (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
(2:42) ODU – Colton Joseph 4-yard run, Ethan Sanchez kick (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:47; Old Dominion 7–0 )
Second quarter
(5:08) ODU – Colton Joseph 11-yard run, Ethan Sanchez kick (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:29; Old Dominion 14–0 )
Third quarter
(7:34) TXST – Jordan McCloud 7-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:53; Old Dominion 14–7 )
Fourth quarter
(9:43) ODU – Ethan Sanchez 32-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:07; Old Dominion 17–7 )
(5:16) TXST – Beau Sparks 24-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 4:22; Old Dominion 17–14 )
(1:19) ODU – Colton Joseph 28-yard run, Ethan Sanchez kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:57; Old Dominion 24–14 )
Statistics
TXST
ODU
First downs
23
18
Total yards
359
322
Rushing yards
186
192
Passing yards
173
130
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
31:16
28:44
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
17/33, 173 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
25 carries, 139 yards
Receiving
Joey Hobert
6 receptions, 88 yards
Old Dominion
Passing
Colton Joseph
15/28, 130 yards
Rushing
Colton Joseph
16 carries, 111 yards, 3 TD
Receiving
Isiah Page
6 receptions, 36 yards
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Ragin' Cajuns
7
7
3 6 23
Bobcats
6
0
8 3 17
at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : Game time : 6:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : Clear • Temperature : 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind : N 19 miles per hour (31 km/h)Game attendance : 16,831Referee : Jay HagoodTV announcers (ESPN2) : Jay Alter (play-by-play) and Rocky Boiman (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
(11:16) TXST – Mason Shipley 21-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 3:44; Texas State 3–0 )
(2:50) TXST – Mason Shipley 25-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 6:27; Texas State 6–0 )
(0:08) LA – Dre'lyn Washington 64-yard run, Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:42; Louisiana 7–6 )
Second quarter
(1:08) LA – Caden Jensen 1-yard pass from Ben Wooldridge , Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:17; Louisiana 14–6 )
Third quarter
(8:23) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run, Jaden Williams pass (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:33; Tied 14–14 )
(4:59) LA – Kenneth Almendares 42-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:24; Louisiana 17–14 )
Fourth quarter
(14:08) LA – Kenneth Almendares 24-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:30; Louisiana 20–14 )
(10:02) TXST – Mason Shipley 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:06; Louisiana 20–17 )
(7:07) LA – Kenneth Almendares 44-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:55; Louisiana 23–17 )
Statistics
LA
TXST
First downs
20
26
Total yards
423
378
Rushing yards
171
177
Passing yards
252
201
Turnovers
0
2
Time of possession
30:52
29:08
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Louisiana
Passing
Ben Wooldridge
18/28, 252 yards, TD
Rushing
Dre'lyn Washington
10 carries, 94 yards, TD
Receiving
Lance LeGendre
3 receptions, 76 yards
Texas State
Passing
RJ Martinez
11/14, 113 yards, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
14 carries, 82 yards, TD
Receiving
Kole Wilson
6 receptions, 57 yards
At Louisiana–Monroe[ edit ]
Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
14
14
0 10 38
Warhawks
0
0
14 3 17
at Malone Stadium , Monroe, Louisiana
Date : November 9Game time : 11:00 a.m. CDTGame weather : Rain • Temperature : 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind : NE 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)Game attendance : 13,720Referee : Marshall LewisTV announcers (ESPNU ) : Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
(7:25) TXST – Deion Hankins 3-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 3:57; Texas State 7–0 )
(1:55) TXST – Kole Wilson 41-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 1 play, 41 yards, 0:08; Texas State 14–0 )
Second quarter
(12:04) TXST – Jordan McCloud 6-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 2:56; Texas State 21–0 )
(0:12) TXST – Brad Jackson 2-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 3:52; Texas State 28–0 )
Third quarter
(7:48) ULM – Ahmad Hardy 1-yard run, Max Larson kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:12; Texas State 28–7 )
(2:38) ULM – Ahmad Hardy 1-yard run, Max Larson kick (Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:49; Texas State 28–14 )
Fourth quarter
(8:28) TXST – Mason Shipley 32-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 3:27; Texas State 31–14 )
(6:02) ULM – Max Larson 31-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 2:26; Texas State 31–17 )
(0:56) TXST – Brad Jackson 13-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:05; Texas State 38–17 )
Statistics
TXST
ULM
First downs
21
18
Total yards
398
278
Rushing yards
326
159
Passing yards
72
119
Turnovers
0
2
Time of possession
31:01
28:59
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
4/5, 56 yards, TD
Rushing
Brad Jackson
16 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Kole Wilson
3 receptions, 53 yards, TD
Louisiana–Monroe
Passing
Aidan Armenta
13/24, 119 yards, INT
Rushing
Ahmad Hardy
20 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Davon Wells
3 receptions, 37 yards
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Golden Eagles
0
3
0 0 3
Bobcats
21
13
17 7 58
at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : November 16Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : SunnyGame attendance : 22,618Referee : Ted PittsTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman (play-by-play) and Bill Culhane (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First Quarter
(10:06) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 11-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 4:49; Texas State 7–0 )
(5:35) TXST – Konner Fox 23-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 2:08; Texas State 14–0 )
(2:12) TXST – Brad Jackson 10-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 1:38; Texas State 21–0 )
Second Quarter
(10:22) USM – Connor Gibbs 46-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 46 yards, 6:50; Texas State 21–3 )
(9:33) TXST – Jaden Williams 29-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 0:49; Texas State 27–3 )
(0:34) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 15-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 0:40; Texas State 34–3 )
Third Quarter
(12:05) TXST – Torrance Burgess Jr. 57-yard field goal, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:36; Texas State 41–3 )
(3:18) TXST – Mason Shipley 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:46; Texas State 44–3 )
(2:05) TXST – Drew Donley 60-yard pass from Brad Jackson, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:12; Texas State 51–3 )
Fourth Quarter
(7:56) TXST – Lincoln Pare 68-yard run, Beckham Sunderland kick (Drive: 4 plays, 89 yards, 1:45; Texas State 58–3 )
Statistics
USM
TXST
First downs
14
33
Total yards
194
703
Rushing yards
124
266
Passing yards
70
437
Turnovers
1
1
Time of possession
34:43
25:17
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Southern Miss
Passing
Tate Rodemaker
6/15, 63 yards, INT
Rushing
Rodrigues Clark
15 carries, 66 yards
Receiving
Kenyon Clay
5 receptions, 43 yards
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
23/28, 335 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing
Lincoln Pare
2 carries, 74 yards, TD
Receiving
Kole Wilson
6 receptions, 116 yards
Georgia State Panthers at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Panthers
14
24
7 7 52
Bobcats
14
7
0 23 44
at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Date : November 23Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : SunnyGame attendance : 18,271Referee : Tim BarkerTV announcers (ESPN+) : Brant Freeman (play-by-play), Keith Moreland (analyst) and Koral Allemand (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
(11:40) GAST – Michel Dukes 23-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:06; Georgia State 7–0 )
(7:56) TXST – Torrance Burgess Jr. 18-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:44; Tied 7–7 )
(5:49) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 10-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 0:30; Texas State 14–7 )
(2:39) GAST – Freddie Brock 7-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:10; Tied 14–14 )
Second quarter
(12:26) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:13; Texas State 21–14 )
(8:40) GAST – Dorian Fleming 30-yard pass from Christian Veilleux , Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:46; Tied 21–21 )
(1:54) GAST – Dorian Fleming 21-yard pass from Christian Veilleux, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:25; Georgia State 28–21 )
(1:14) GAST – Dorian Fleming 11-yard pass from Christian Veilleux, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:15; Georgia State 35–21 )
(0:00) GAST – Braeden McAlister 52-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 0:19; Georgia State 38–21 )
Third quarter
(1:21) GAST – Freddie Brock 57-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:49; Georgia State 45–21 )
Fourth quarter
(12:25) TXST – Beau Sparks 80-yard punt return, Chris Dawn Jr. pass (Georgia State 45–29 )
(10:16) GAST – Freddie Brock 16-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 2:07; Georgia State 52–29 )
(7:05) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:11; Georgia State 52–36 )
(2:52) TXST – Lincoln Pare 3-yard run, Lincoln Pare pass (Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:05; Georgia State 52–44 )
Statistics
GAST
TXST
First downs
27
26
Total yards
504
459
Rushing yards
219
157
Passing yards
285
302
Turnovers
0
4
Time of possession
31:30
28:30
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia State
Passing
Christian Veilleux
15/26, 285 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Freddie Brock
18 carries, 133 yards, 3 TD
Receiving
Dorian Fleming
5 receptions, 88 yards, 3 TD
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
28/44, 302 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
15 carries, 58 yards
Receiving
Jaden Williams
7 receptions, 91 yards
Texas State Bobcats at South Alabama Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Bobcats
14
7
10 14 45
Jaguars
14
14
7 3 38
at Hancock Whitney Stadium , Mobile, Alabama
Date : Game time : 2:30 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 56 °F (13 °C)Game attendance : 15,569Referee : Trennis LivingstonTV announcers (ESPN+) : Pat Greenwood (play-by-play) and Brian Genard (analyst)Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
TXST – Jordan McCloud 9-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 11:53. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:07.
USA – Fluff Bothwell 51-yard run (Laith Marjan kick), 9:38. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15.
USA – Blayne Myrick 33-yard interception return (Laith Marjan kick), 8:15. Jaguars 14–7.
TXST – Brad Jackson 11-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 4:39. Tied 14–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:36.
Second quarter
TXST – Ismail Mahdi 33-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 8:59. Bobcats 21–14. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:58.
USA – Jamaal Pritchet 17-yard pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan kick), 3:59. Tied 21–21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:00.
USA – Gio Lopez 8-yard run (Laith Marjan kick), 2:06. Jaguars 28–21. Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards, 0:41.
Third quarter
TXST – Lincoln Pare 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 6:33. Tied 28–28. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:33.
TXST – Mason Shipley 32-yard field goal, 2:49. Bobcats 31–28. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:25.
USA – Fluff Bothwell 29-yard run (Laith Marjan kick), 1:44. Jaguars 35–31. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05.
Fourth quarter
TXST – Joey Hobert 18-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 11:39. Bobcats 38–35. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 4:58.
TXST – Mannie Nunnery 60-yard interception return (Mason Shipley kick), 7:27. Bobcats 45–35.
USA – Laith Marjan 21-yard field goal, 1:34. Bobcats 45–38. Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 5:49.
Statistics
TXST
USA
First downs
28
19
Total yards
530
377
Rushing yards
282
147
Passing yards
248
230
Turnovers
2
3
Time of possession
35:25
24:35
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas State
Passing
Jordan McCloud
21/28, 248 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi
20 rushes, 147 yards, TD
Receiving
Joey Hobert
7 receptions, 80 yards, TD
South Alabama
Passing
Gio Lopez
16/23, 190 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Fluff Bothwell
6 rushes, 81 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Jamaal Pritchet
10 receptions, 85 yards, TD
North Texas (First Responder Bowl)[ edit ]
2025 Servpro First Responder Bowl North Texas Mean Green at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Mean Green
0
0
0 0 0
Bobcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Gerald J. Ford Stadium • University Park, Texas
Date : Friday, January 3, 2025Game time : 3:00 p.m.Game weather : • Temperature : 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind :Referee : Greg SujackTV announcers (ESPN ) : Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
UNT
TXST
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
North Texas
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
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