Texas State Bobcats at UTSA Roadrunners
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Texas State outlasts UTSA in 43-36 shootout
The game featured six lead changes, one tie and 951 yards of total offense, with Sparks' 65-yard touchdown reception on the first Texas State play of the fourth giving the Bobcats (2-0) the lead for good.
Sparks also took the first play of the second quarter 73 yards, but was brought down at the UTSA 11. Robert Henry led off the second half with a 75-yard touchdown run, his second score of the day. Henry totaled 159 yards rushing on 17 carries.
The Texas State defense forced three straight incompletions on UTSA's final drive for a turnover on downs.
Ryan Nolan racked up 11 tackles and Kenard Snyder had the lone sack for the Bobcats.
Owen McCown completed 23 of 43 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns for the Roadrunners, who start 0-2 for the first time since 2018.
Texas State has won two straight against UTSA in the I-35 Rivalry, played in football since 2012. UTSA leads the overall series 5-2.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Bobcats at Roadrunners 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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SF | 1st Period 12:19 | Team Safety |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:10 | Lincoln Pare 1 Yd Run (Tyler Robles Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:02 | A'Marion Peterson 1 Yd Run (Michael Petro Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:04 | Brad Jackson 9 Yd Run (Tyler Robles Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:37 | DJ Allen Jr. 1 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Michael Petro Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Tyler Robles 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:44 | Robert Henry Jr. 75 Yd Run (Michael Petro Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:35 | Jaylen Jenkins 17 Yd Run (Tyler Robles Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:36 | Robert Henry Jr. 4 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Michael Petro Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:24 | Tyler Robles 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 14:11 | Brad Jackson 6 Yd Run (Tyler Robles Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:22 | Robert Henry Jr. 30 Yd Run (Devin McCuin Pass to for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:08 | Beau Sparks 65 Yd pass from Brad Jackson (Tyler Robles Kick) |
Statistics
 TXST |
 UTSA |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 6-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-6 |
| 454 | Total Yards | 464 |
| 286 | Passing | 219 |
| 12/20 | Comp/Att | 23/43 |
| 14.3 | Yards per pass | 5.1 |
| 168 | Rushing | 245 |
| 46 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 3.7 | Yards per rush | 7.2 |
| 5-55 | Penalties | 6-60 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:37 | Possession | 30:23 |
Game Information
Location: San Antonio, TX
Attendance: 45,778 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| James Madison | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Georgia State | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| App State | 2-1 | 0-1 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Texas State | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| UL Monroe | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Arkansas State | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Louisiana | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| South Alabama | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Troy | 1-2 | 0-0 |
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