Shapen, Reese lead No. 17 Baylor to 42-7 win over Texas St
— Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen was racing untouched to the end zone while running back Richard Reese was being tackled in the backfield on fourth-and-1 just before halftime.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Texas State Bobcats
7
Baylor Bears
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXST | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| BAY | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
McLane Stadium · 45,597 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:19 7-42
Richard Reese 5 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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Touchdown 14:19 7-35
Richard Reese 52 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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Touchdown 4:42 7-28
Gavin Holmes 28 Yd pass from Blake Shapen (John Mayers Kick)
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Touchdown 0:26 7-21
Blake Shapen 35 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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Touchdown 1:59 7-14
Ashtyn Hawkins 12 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Seth Keller Kick)
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Touchdown 11:45 0-14
Craig Williams 30 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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Touchdown 8:35 0-7
Richard Reese 14 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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TXST
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:31 · End of Game
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BAY 2:31
3 plays, 17 yards, 1:44 · Fumble
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TXST 4:15
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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BAY 6:29
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:58 · Punt
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TXST 10:27
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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BAY 12:19
2 plays, 50 yards, 0:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 7-42
Richard Reese 5 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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TXST 12:46
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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BAY 14:19
2 plays, 69 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:19 7-35
Richard Reese 52 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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TXST
8 plays, 16 yards, 3:07 · Missed FG
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BAY 3:07
1 play, 8 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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TXST 3:15
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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BAY 4:42
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:42 7-28
Gavin Holmes 28 Yd pass from Blake Shapen (John Mayers Kick)
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TXST 7:06
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:51 · Downs
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BAY 8:57
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:00 · Interception
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TXST 12:57
6 plays, 38 yards, 2:03 · Fumble
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TXST
1 play, -2 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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BAY 0:26
9 plays, 96 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 7-21
Blake Shapen 35 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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TXST 1:59
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:59 7-14
Ashtyn Hawkins 12 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Seth Keller Kick)
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BAY 3:41
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:55 · Punt
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TXST 5:36
14 plays, 71 yards, 6:09 · Downs
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BAY 11:45
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:45 0-14
Craig Williams 30 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
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TXST 0:25
10 plays, 45 yards, 4:44 · Downs
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BAY 5:09
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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TXST 6:42
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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BAY 8:35
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:35 0-7
Richard Reese 14 Yd Run (John Mayers Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
TXST
BAY
17
1st Downs
23
4-14
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-4
4th down efficiency
3-4
268
Total Yards
501
186
Passing
208
24/36
Comp/Att
17/28
5.2
Yards per pass
7.4
82
Rushing
293
34
Rushing Attempts
37
2.4
Yards per rush
7.9
3-25
Penalties
5-55
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:32
Possession
28:28
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