Orth rallies South Alabama to 41-31 win over Texas State
Evan Orth threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns as South Alabama rallied late to beat Texas State 41-31 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Texas State Bobcats
31
South Alabama Jaguars
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXST | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| USA | 3 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 41 |
Ladd-Peebles Stadium · 16,051 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:33 31-41
Jamarius Way 18 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:02 31-34
Jordan McCray 23 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Evan Orth Pass to Deonta Moore for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 10:21 31-26
Gavin Patterson 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:10 31-23
Jalen Thompson 55 Yd Interception Return (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:38 31-16
Hutch White 25 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (James Sherman Kick)
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Touchdown 5:43 24-16
Tra Minter 3 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 9:02 24-10
Javen Banks 1 Yd Run (James Sherman Kick)
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Touchdown 14:52 17-10
Tra Minter 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:37 17-3
Javen Banks 42 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (James Sherman Kick)
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Touchdown 6:41 10-3
Willie Jones III 50 Yd Run (James Sherman Kick)
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Field Goal 7:56 3-3
Gavin Patterson 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:54 3-0
James Sherman 21 Yd Field Goal
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TXST
4 plays, 32 yards, 0:33 · End of Game
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USA 0:33
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:33 31-41
Jamarius Way 18 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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TXST 1:44
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:18 · Interception
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USA 2:02
6 plays, 80 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:02 31-34
Jordan McCray 23 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Evan Orth Pass to Deonta Moore for Two-Point Conversion)
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TXST 3:51
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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USA 5:27
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:51 · Punt
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TXST 6:18
6 plays, 27 yards, 4:03 · Punt
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USA 10:21
8 plays, 58 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:21 31-26
Gavin Patterson 47 Yd Field Goal
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TXST 14:27
13 plays, 51 yards, 6:43 · Missed FG
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USA 6:10
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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TXST 6:10
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:32 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 31-23
Jalen Thompson 55 Yd Interception Return (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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USA 8:42
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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TXST 9:38
9 plays, 62 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:38 31-16
Hutch White 25 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (James Sherman Kick)
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USA 13:03
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:57 · Fumble
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TXST
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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USA 1:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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TXST 3:09
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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USA 5:43
2 plays, 66 yards, 0:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:43 24-16
Tra Minter 3 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson PAT blocked)
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TXST 6:05
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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USA 6:57
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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TXST 9:02
12 plays, 58 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:02 24-10
Javen Banks 1 Yd Run (James Sherman Kick)
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USA 14:52
4 plays, 62 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 17-10
Tra Minter 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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TXST 1:08
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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USA 2:15
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:22 · Fumble
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TXST 4:37
2 plays, 42 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 17-3
Javen Banks 42 Yd pass from Willie Jones III (James Sherman Kick)
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USA 4:52
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:49 · Downs
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TXST 6:41
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:41 10-3
Willie Jones III 50 Yd Run (James Sherman Kick)
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USA 7:56
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:56 3-3
Gavin Patterson 28 Yd Field Goal
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USA 9:00
8 plays, 30 yards, 2:54 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
TXST
USA
20
1st Downs
13
5-18
3rd down efficiency
2-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-3
372
Total Yards
382
214
Passing
266
17/31
Comp/Att
24/33
6.9
Yards per pass
8.1
158
Rushing
116
52
Rushing Attempts
27
3.0
Yards per rush
4.3
6-50
Penalties
15-143
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
3
2
Interceptions thrown
0
36:08
Possession
23:52
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