Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Levi Lewis sets program record with 65th career passing TD
Lewis, in his 33rd consecutive start, broke Jake Delhomme's record (64) with a 3-yard connection to Jalen Williams over the middle in the third quarter. Lewis was 22 of 32 for 228 yards.
Texas State was shut out for the first time since 2002.
Chris Smith had one rushing touchdown and one receiving for Louisiana-Lafayette, which has won all eight meetings against Texas State. T.J. Wisham, a fifth-year junior, scored his first career touchdown late in the fourth before a lengthy celebration with his teammates.
Louisiana-Lafayette (7-1, 5-0 Sun Belt Conference) received 32 votes in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Ragin' Cajuns host Georgia State on Thursday.
Tyler Vitt passed for 42 yards and rushed for 94 to lead Texas State (2-6, 1-3), which was coming off a 28-16 loss at Georgia State.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Chris Smith 2 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Nate Snyder Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:06 | Hunter Bergeron 1 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Nate Snyder Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:01 | Nate Snyder 45 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:38 | Nate Snyder 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:50 | Jalen Williams 3 Yd pass from Levi Lewis (Levi Lewis Pass to Peter LeBlanc for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:10 | Chris Smith 3 Yd Run (Nate Snyder Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 14:44 | Nate Snyder 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 0:59 | T.J. Wisham 3 Yd Run (Nate Snyder Kick) |
Statistics
 TXST |
 UL |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 2-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 4-4 |
| 220 | Total Yards | 425 |
| 42 | Passing | 260 |
| 6/13 | Comp/Att | 24/35 |
| 3.2 | Yards per pass | 7.4 |
| 178 | Rushing | 165 |
| 37 | Rushing Attempts | 36 |
| 4.8 | Yards per rush | 4.6 |
| 4-35 | Penalties | 1-10 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:46 | Possession | 31:14 |
Game Information
Location: Lafayette, LA
Attendance: 28,794 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 12-2 | 8-0 |
| Old Dominion | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-6 | 4-4 |
| Marshall | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| App State | 5-8 | 2-6 |
| Georgia State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-6 | 6-2 |
| Southern Miss | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Louisiana | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Arkansas State | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 3-5 |
| South Alabama | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-9 | 1-7 |
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