Finley passes for 3 TDs, runs for 2 more scores as Texas State beats Jackson State 77-34
— TJ Finley accounted for five touchdowns, including two of Texas State's eight rushing touchdowns, and the Bobcats beat Jackson State 77-34 Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Jackson State Tigers
34
Texas State Bobcats
77
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKST | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
| TXST | 21 | 35 | 7 | 14 | 77 |
UFCU Stadium · 24,118 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Florida A&M Rattlers | W 27-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Grambling Tigers | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Southern Jaguars | W 35-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:48 34-77
Malik Hornsby 8 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 10:02 34-70
Hayden Hagler 28 Yd pass from Zy McDonald (Matt Noll Kick)
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Touchdown 14:52 27-70
Malik Hornsby 24 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 2:48 27-63
Isaiah Spencer 9 Yd pass from Zy McDonald (Matt Noll Kick)
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Touchdown 8:05 20-63
Jahmyl Jeter 3 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:24 20-56
Kole Wilson 20 Yd pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 20-49
Ashtyn Hawkins 27 Yd pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 8:15 20-42
TJ Finley 6 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 9:48 20-35
TJ Finley 3 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:11 20-28
Irv Mulligan 4 Yd Run (Matt Noll Kick)
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Touchdown 13:01 13-28
Donerio Davenport 9 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 13:47 13-21
Irv Mulligan 9 Yd Run (Matt Noll Kick)
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Touchdown 2:46 6-21
Jahmyl Jeter 15 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 4:35 6-14
Jason Brown 7 Yd Run (Matt Noll PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 8:37 0-14
Drew Donley 14 Yd pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 14:18 0-7
Ismail Mahdi 56 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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TXST
6 plays, 38 yards, 3:33 · End of Game
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JKST 3:33
5 plays, 26 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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TXST 6:48
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:48 34-77
Malik Hornsby 8 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 10:02
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:02 34-70
Hayden Hagler 28 Yd pass from Zy McDonald (Matt Noll Kick)
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TXST 14:52
7 plays, 84 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 27-70
Malik Hornsby 24 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 2:48
7 plays, 35 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 27-63
Isaiah Spencer 9 Yd pass from Zy McDonald (Matt Noll Kick)
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TXST 4:50
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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JKST 4:56
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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TXST 8:05
8 plays, 84 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 20-63
Jahmyl Jeter 3 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 11:15
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:45 · Punt
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JKST
1 play, -1 yard, 0:17 · End of Half
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TXST 0:24
10 plays, 84 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 20-56
Kole Wilson 20 Yd pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 2:38
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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TXST 6:15
1 play, 27 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 20-49
Ashtyn Hawkins 27 Yd pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 6:22
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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TXST 8:15
4 plays, 59 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:15 20-42
TJ Finley 6 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 9:33
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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TXST 9:48
3 plays, 42 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 20-35
TJ Finley 3 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 11:11
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:11 20-28
Irv Mulligan 4 Yd Run (Matt Noll Kick)
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TXST 13:01
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:01 13-28
Donerio Davenport 9 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 13:47
11 plays, 85 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:47 13-21
Irv Mulligan 9 Yd Run (Matt Noll Kick)
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TXST 2:46
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:46 6-21
Jahmyl Jeter 15 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 4:35
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:35 6-14
Jason Brown 7 Yd Run (Matt Noll PAT blocked)
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TXST 8:37
10 plays, 76 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:37 0-14
Drew Donley 14 Yd pass from TJ Finley (Mason Shipley Kick)
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JKST 12:33
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:45 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
JKST
TXST
23
1st Downs
34
8-17
3rd down efficiency
4-6
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
400
Total Yards
684
282
Passing
285
23/36
Comp/Att
19/25
7.8
Yards per pass
11.4
118
Rushing
399
39
Rushing Attempts
41
3.0
Yards per rush
9.7
9-86
Penalties
10-100
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
34:46
Possession
25:14
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