Tarleton State Texans at Portland State Vikings
· NCAA - FootballPage runs for 2 scores, Gabalis passes for 2, Tarleton State rolls over Portland State 42-0
The Texans, ranked eighth in the FCS coaches poll, dominated the season opener, piling up 453 yards of offense and handing the Vikings their first shutout loss at home in 22 years.
Page, a redshirt freshman, scored on a 28-yard run midway through the first quarter and on an 89-yard run early in the second. He finished with 170 yards on 15 carries. Starting running back Tylan Hines was injured on his fourth carry.
Gabalis was 14 of 24 for 152 yards. Dawson Hearne to cap an 88-yard drive in the middle of the third quarter. After Portland State lost the ball on the ensuing kickoff return, he threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Danny Joiner.
Omar Emmons returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown and Caleb Lewis ended a 75-yard drive with an 8-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter. Ty Rawls had two picks for the Texans.
Three Portland State quarterbacks combined to go 18 of 35 for 169 yards with three interceptions.
How To Watch
How can I watch Tarleton State Texans vs. Portland State Vikings?
- TV Channel: Texans at Vikings 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:25 | Tre Page 28 Yd Run (Corbin Poston Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:49 | Tre Page 89 Yd Run (Corbin Poston Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:02 | Dawson Hearne 14 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Corbin Poston Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:04 | Danny Joiner 4 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Corbin Poston Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:21 | Omar Emmons 37 Yd Interception Return (Corbin Poston Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:53 | Caleb Lewis 8 Yd Run (Corbin Poston Kick) |
Statistics
TAR |
PRST |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 6-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 453 | Total Yards | 277 |
| 152 | Passing | 169 |
| 14/25 | Comp/Att | 18/35 |
| 6.1 | Yards per pass | 4.8 |
| 301 | Rushing | 108 |
| 38 | Rushing Attempts | 29 |
| 7.9 | Yards per rush | 3.7 |
| 4-30 | Penalties | 6-45 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 3 |
| 27:38 | Possession | 32:22 |
Game Information
Location: Portland, OR
Attendance: 1,890 · Capacity:
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