Rutgers rolls past Texas State 35-7
Raheem Blackshear and Jonathan Hilliman had two touchdowns apiece to lead Rutgers past Texas State 35-7 on Saturday in a season opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Texas State Bobcats
7
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXST | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| RUTG | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Oregon State Beavers | W 42-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Boise State Broncos | L 45-46 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Utah State Aggies | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/15/26 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 66-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ San Diego State Aztecs | L 29-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:17 7-35
Olakunle Fatukasi 0 Yd Fumble Return (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 7-28
Jonathan Hilliman 8 Yd Run (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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Touchdown 7:17 7-21
Kordell Rodgers 51 Yd Interception Return (Chris Kessler Kick)
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Touchdown 7:27 0-21
Raheem Blackshear 9 Yd pass from Artur Sitkowski (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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Touchdown 12:41 0-14
Jonathan Hilliman 3 Yd Run (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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Touchdown 9:41 0-7
Raheem Blackshear 9 Yd Run (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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RUTG
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:08 · End of Game
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TXST 3:08
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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RUTG 4:53
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:10 · Downs
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TXST 8:03
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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TXST 9:17
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:23 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:17 7-35
Olakunle Fatukasi 0 Yd Fumble Return (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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RUTG 9:40
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:14 · Interception
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TXST 10:54
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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RUTG 12:34
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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TXST 14:39
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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RUTG 1:23
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 7-28
Jonathan Hilliman 8 Yd Run (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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RUTG 7:17
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:36 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 7-21
Kordell Rodgers 51 Yd Interception Return (Chris Kessler Kick)
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TXST 8:53
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:37 · Punt
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RUTG 10:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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TXST 12:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:46 · Punt
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TXST 13:53
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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TXST
5 plays, 15 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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RUTG 0:49
9 plays, 82 yards, 3:47 · Interception
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TXST 4:36
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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RUTG 7:27
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:27 0-21
Raheem Blackshear 9 Yd pass from Artur Sitkowski (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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TXST 8:12
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:23 · Fumble
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RUTG 9:35
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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TXST 12:33
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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RUTG 12:41
8 plays, 54 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:41 0-14
Jonathan Hilliman 3 Yd Run (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
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TXST 1:40
15 plays, 59 yards, 7:57 · Missed FG
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RUTG 9:41
11 plays, 71 yards, 5:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:41 0-7
Raheem Blackshear 9 Yd Run (Justin Davidovicz Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
TXST
RUTG
12
1st Downs
23
1-13
3rd down efficiency
9-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
169
Total Yards
423
100
Passing
205
10/25
Comp/Att
20/30
4.0
Yards per pass
6.8
69
Rushing
218
31
Rushing Attempts
46
2.2
Yards per rush
4.7
15-119
Penalties
7-50
3
Turnovers
4
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
3
24:28
Possession
35:32
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