Texas State Bobcats at Nevada Wolf Pack
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Nevada has four takeaways in 38-14 win over Texas State
Sanders' touchdown gave the Wolf Pack a 38-7 lead and Nevada (2-0) cruised to another win after having five takeaways, including a Sanders' pick, in a 23-12 victory over New Mexico State last week.
Toa Taua rushed for pair of short touchdowns — one coming after Sanders' forced fumble — and Devonte Lee and Nate Cox added scoring runs. Brandon Talton kicked a 50-yard field goal in the rout of the Bobcats, who were playing their season opener.
Three Wolf Pack touchdowns came on drives created by turnovers. Nevada led 14-7 at halftime then scored 24 third-quarter points to pull away.
Arkansas State transfer Layne Hatcher was 33-of-51 passing for 293 yards for two touchdowns and the two picks in his first start for the Bobcats.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 4:17 | Toa Taua 4 Yd Run (Brandon Talton Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:30 | Devonte Lee 5 Yd Run (Brandon Talton Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:09 | Ashtyn Hawkins 20 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Seth Keller Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:20 | Brandon Talton 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:37 | Nate Cox 8 Yd Run (Brandon Talton Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:05 | Toa Taua 2 Yd Run (Brandon Talton Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:51 | Bentlee Sanders 34 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Talton Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:23 | Ashtyn Hawkins 10 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Seth Keller Kick) |
Statistics
 TXST |
 NEV |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 8-20 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 282 | Total Yards | 278 |
| 293 | Passing | 144 |
| 34/52 | Comp/Att | 16/20 |
| 5.6 | Yards per pass | 7.2 |
| -11 | Rushing | 134 |
| 25 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| -0.4 | Yards per rush | 3.1 |
| 10-97 | Penalties | 5-52 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:33 | Possession | 29:27 |
Game Information
Location: Reno, NV
Attendance: 13,260 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| App State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Troy | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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