Jensen rallies Texas State in 2nd half, tops Nicholls 24-3
Gresch Jensen threw two second-half touchdown passes and ran for a third as Texas State pulled away after intermission to beat Nicholls, 24-3 in a nonconference clash on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nicholls Colonels
3
Texas State Bobcats
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICH | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TXST | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 24 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs East Texas A&M Lions | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ McNeese Cowboys | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Northwestern State Demons | W 31-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | L 0-56 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Christian Huskies | L 2-16 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:02 3-24
Javen Banks 77 Yd pass from Gresch Jensen (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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Touchdown 6:42 3-17
Gresch Jensen 1 Yd Run (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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Touchdown 9:20 3-10
Micah Hilts 12 Yd pass from Gresch Jensen (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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Field Goal 13:05 3-3
Gunnar Jones 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:15 0-3
Joshua Rowland 36 Yd Field Goal
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TXST
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:12 · End of Game
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NICH 2:12
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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TXST 4:20
9 plays, 47 yards, 7:05 · Punt
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NICH 11:25
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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TXST 14:02
2 plays, 80 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:02 3-24
Javen Banks 77 Yd pass from Gresch Jensen (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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NICH 14:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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TXST 1:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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NICH 2:22
8 plays, 55 yards, 4:20 · Fumble
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TXST 6:42
6 plays, 56 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:42 3-17
Gresch Jensen 1 Yd Run (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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NICH 8:38
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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TXST 9:20
14 plays, 78 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:20 3-10
Micah Hilts 12 Yd pass from Gresch Jensen (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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TXST
1 play, -2 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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NICH 0:10
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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TXST 2:26
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:45 · Kickoff
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NICH 5:11
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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TXST 7:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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NICH 9:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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TXST 10:27
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:30 · Interception
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NICH 13:05
14 plays, 60 yards, 6:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:05 3-3
Gunnar Jones 39 Yd Field Goal
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TXST 4:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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NICH 6:35
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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TXST 8:15
9 plays, 46 yards, 5:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:15 0-3
Joshua Rowland 36 Yd Field Goal
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NICH 13:27
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
NICH
TXST
12
1st Downs
16
2-12
3rd down efficiency
5-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
220
Total Yards
362
145
Passing
253
15/27
Comp/Att
22/29
5.4
Yards per pass
8.7
75
Rushing
109
28
Rushing Attempts
34
2.7
Yards per rush
3.2
3-30
Penalties
6-70
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:17
Possession
32:43
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