Texas State wins back-and-forth battle with S. Alabama 30-28
Joshua Rowland kicked a 31-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter lifting Texas State to a 30-28 victory over South Alabama Saturday in a game that saw the lead swapped eight times.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
28
Texas State Bobcats
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| TXST | 3 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 30 |
UFCU Stadium · 15,473 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:14 28-30
Joshua Rowland 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:57 28-27
Tra Minter 6 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 4:36 21-27
Trevis Graham Jr. 17 Yd pass from Tyler Vitt (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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Touchdown 7:07 21-20
Jalen Wayne 8 Yd pass from Desmond Trotter (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 12:24 14-20
Trevis Graham Jr. 38 Yd pass from Tyler Vitt (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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Touchdown 0:35 14-13
Davyn Flenord 22 Yd pass from Desmond Trotter (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 3:09 7-13
Javen Banks 40 Yd pass from Tyler Vitt (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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Field Goal 12:03 7-6
Joshua Rowland 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:47 7-3
Carlos Davis 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Field Goal 9:49 0-3
Joshua Rowland 20 Yd Field Goal
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TXST
2 plays, -10 yards, 1:08 · End of Game
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USA 1:08
7 plays, 29 yards, 1:36 · Missed FG
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TXST 2:44
4 plays, -27 yards, 1:42 · Fumble
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USA 4:26
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Downs
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TXST 6:14
7 plays, 21 yards, 3:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:14 28-30
Joshua Rowland 31 Yd Field Goal
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USA 9:57
12 plays, 73 yards, 5:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:57 28-27
Tra Minter 6 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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TXST 0:37
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:03 · Missed FG
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USA 2:40
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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TXST 4:36
6 plays, 60 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:36 21-27
Trevis Graham Jr. 17 Yd pass from Tyler Vitt (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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USA 7:07
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:07 21-20
Jalen Wayne 8 Yd pass from Desmond Trotter (Frankie Onate Kick)
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TXST 12:24
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:24 14-20
Trevis Graham Jr. 38 Yd pass from Tyler Vitt (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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TXST
5 plays, 27 yards, 0:35 · End of Half
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USA 0:35
9 plays, 78 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:35 14-13
Davyn Flenord 22 Yd pass from Desmond Trotter (Frankie Onate Kick)
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TXST 3:09
8 plays, 92 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 7-13
Javen Banks 40 Yd pass from Tyler Vitt (Joshua Rowland Kick)
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USA 7:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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TXST 8:21
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:07 · Interception
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USA 10:28
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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TXST 12:03
11 plays, 52 yards, 4:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:03 7-6
Joshua Rowland 41 Yd Field Goal
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USA 1:47
9 plays, 77 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:47 7-3
Carlos Davis 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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TXST 6:00
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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USA 7:44
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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TXST 9:49
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:49 0-3
Joshua Rowland 20 Yd Field Goal
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USA 13:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:55 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
USA
TXST
20
1st Downs
21
6-14
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
348
Total Yards
415
164
Passing
373
13/17
Comp/Att
23/33
9.6
Yards per pass
11.3
184
Rushing
42
51
Rushing Attempts
34
3.6
Yards per rush
1.2
5-33
Penalties
5-28
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:00
Possession
30:00
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