Texas State Dominates South Alabama in Convincing Victory: Final Score 49-26

Texas State Dominates South Alabama in Convincing Victory: Final Score 49-26

Texas State secured a decisive victory over South Alabama with a final score of 49-26 in a hard-fought regular season matchup. The Bobcats showcased a potent offensive attack and a defense that made crucial stops, ultimately overwhelming the Jaguars.

Key Individual Performances

Texas State's offense was spearheaded by quarterback Brad Jackson, who had a stellar performance. Jackson completed 20 of 26 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating excellent accuracy and command of the offense. His primary target was Chris Dawn Jr., who had a dominant showing with 154 receiving yards on 8 receptions. The Bobcats also saw a strong rushing performance from Lincoln Pare, who gained 92 yards on 20 carries. Beau Sparks contributed with 57 receiving yards and one touchdown.

South Alabama struggled to match Texas State's offensive firepower. Bishop Davenport and Jared Hollins split time at quarterback. Davenport threw for 95 yards on 13 of 21 passing, while Hollins added 61 yards on 7 of 11 passing and one touchdown. Kentrel Bullock led the Jaguars' rushing attack with 84 yards and one touchdown on 15 attempts. Jeremy Scott was the leading receiver for South Alabama with 52 yards and one touchdown.

Defensively, Blayne Myrick led the way for South Alabama with 11 tackles. Dalton Hughes added 10 tackles. For Texas State, Terrence Cooks II and Ryan Nolan each contributed five tackles.

Turning Points

Several key plays swung the momentum in favor of Texas State. In the 1st quarter, Texas State’s Tyler Robles successfully kicked a 36-yard field goal, setting the tone for the game. Later in the 1st quarter, a 48-yard pass completion from Brad Jackson to Chris Dawn Jr. set up a scoring opportunity.

Texas State continued to build their lead in the 3rd quarter when Brad Jackson connected with Beau Sparks for a 50-yard pass, extending their advantage. The Bobcats then put the game away in the 4th quarter when Jaylen Jenkins returned a kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown, further solidifying their victory. South Alabama managed a 35-yard pass completion from Jared Hollins to Jeremy Scott for a touchdown in the 4th quarter, but the Jaguars could not overcome the Bobcats’ commanding lead.

South Alabama's offense struggled with negative plays. In the 2nd quarter, the Jaguars suffered multiple sacks, including a six-yard loss on a sack of Bishop Davenport, a five-yard loss on a rush by Kentrel Bullock, and a five-yard loss on a rush by Jared Hollins.

Looking Ahead

Texas State will look to build on this impressive performance as they continue their season. The Bobcats’ offense showed significant potential, and their defense proved capable of making key stops. South Alabama will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles. The Jaguars will focus on improving their offensive efficiency and minimizing negative plays as they prepare for their next challenge.