Jones return sparks Texas State past New Mexico State, 27-20
Willie Jones III threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third as Texas State pulled away from New Mexico State, 27-20 in a Sun Belt Conference battle Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
New Mexico State Aggies
20
Texas State Bobcats
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMSU | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| TXST | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Liberty Flames | L 14-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W 30-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | L 3-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/1/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 34-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:17 20-27
Shane Jackson 34 Yd Fumble Return (Parker Davidson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:14 13-27
Jeremiah Haydel 39 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (Clayton Stewart Kick)
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Touchdown 12:14 13-26
W. Jones III pass,to K. Rodgers for 39 yds for a TD
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Touchdown 1:14 13-20
Javen Banks 18 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (Clayton Stewart Kick)
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Field Goal 6:23 13-13
Parker Davidson 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:02 10-13
Jason Huntley 5 Yd Run (Parker Davidson Kick)
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Field Goal 12:35 3-13
Parker Davidson 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:36 0-13
Anthony D. Taylor 3 Yd Run (Clayton Stewart PAT failed)
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Touchdown 12:07 0-7
Willie Jones III 19 Yd Run (Clayton Stewart Kick)
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TXST
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:23 · End of Game
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NMSU 1:23
10 plays, 48 yards, 2:38 · Downs
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TXST 4:01
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:06 · Missed FG
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NMSU 5:07
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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TXST 5:51
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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NMSU 9:52
13 plays, 67 yards, 5:13 · Interception
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TXST 0:05
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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TXST 2:17
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:54 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 20-27
Shane Jackson 34 Yd Fumble Return (Parker Davidson Kick)
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NMSU 3:11
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:04 · Downs
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TXST 5:15
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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NMSU 8:04
9 plays, 35 yards, 4:03 · Punt
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TXST 12:14
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:14 13-27
Jeremiah Haydel 39 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (Clayton Stewart Kick)
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Touchdown 12:14 13-26
W. Jones III pass,to K. Rodgers for 39 yds for a TD
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TXST
1 play, 3 yards, 0:31 · End of Half
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NMSU 0:31
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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TXST 1:14
8 plays, 68 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:14 13-20
Javen Banks 18 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (Clayton Stewart Kick)
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NMSU 3:54
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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TXST 4:56
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:27 · Punt
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NMSU 6:23
8 plays, 25 yards, 2:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:23 13-13
Parker Davidson 25 Yd Field Goal
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TXST 8:33
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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NMSU 9:02
3 plays, 51 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:02 10-13
Jason Huntley 5 Yd Run (Parker Davidson Kick)
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TXST 9:48
4 plays, -6 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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NMSU 12:35
16 plays, 71 yards, 6:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:35 3-13
Parker Davidson 21 Yd Field Goal
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TXST 3:36
6 plays, 32 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 0-13
Anthony D. Taylor 3 Yd Run (Clayton Stewart PAT failed)
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NMSU 5:30
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:45 · Interception
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TXST 7:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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NMSU 8:22
12 plays, 55 yards, 3:45 · Missed FG
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TXST 12:07
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 0-7
Willie Jones III 19 Yd Run (Clayton Stewart Kick)
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NMSU 13:02
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:58 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
NMSU
TXST
22
1st Downs
14
7-22
3rd down efficiency
7-17
2-4
4th down efficiency
0-1
428
Total Yards
352
275
Passing
113
29/59
Comp/Att
9/18
4.7
Yards per pass
6.3
153
Rushing
239
33
Rushing Attempts
49
4.6
Yards per rush
4.9
6-63
Penalties
10-79
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
32:59
Possession
27:01
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