Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Tarleton State Texans
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Victor Gabalis throws 5 TD passes in Tarleton State's 59-3 win over Mississippi Valley State
The victory for the Texans (3-0), ranked No. 3 in the FCS coaches poll, comes a week after beating Army at West Point 30-27 in double-overtime.
Gabalis’ five TD passes are the most for a Texans quarterback since the program moved up to Division I in 2020. He was 20 of 27 for 295 yards. Daniel Greek had the other TD pass.
Bryce Parker caught two touchdown passes and Trevon West finished with 135 yards receiving on six receptions.
The Texans had 460 yards offense to 244 for the Delta Devils (1-1), who had just 50 yards on the ground. The Delta Devils had five turnovers that led to 21 points, including Jaden Aubert's 68-yard pick-6 for the game's final points.
The Texans scored 24 points in the second quarter for a 31-7 halftime lead before adding 28 points in the third quarter.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:04 | Bryce Parker 17 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:49 | Caleb Lewis 7 Yd Run (Brad Larson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:09 | Marko Jovisic 19 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:23 | Marquis Willis 48 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:54 | Brad Larson 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:04 | Dawson Hearne 4 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:42 | Trevon West 47 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:28 | Bryce Parker 21 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Brad Larson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:00 | Keylan Johnson 12 Yd pass from Daniel Greek (Brad Larson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:57 | Jadan Aubert 68 Yd Interception Return (Brad Larson Kick) |
Statistics
 MVSU |
 TAR |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 28 |
| 3-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-3 |
| 244 | Total Yards | 460 |
| 194 | Passing | 307 |
| 14/29 | Comp/Att | 21/28 |
| 6.7 | Yards per pass | 11.0 |
| 50 | Rushing | 153 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 1.5 | Yards per rush | 4.6 |
| 14-137 | Penalties | 6-65 |
| 5 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:07 | Possession | 29:03 |
Game Information
Location: Stephenville, TX
Attendance: 21,330 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 10-2 | 7-1 |
| Jackson State | 9-3 | 7-1 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-6 | 5-3 |
| Florida A&M | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 4-8 | 1-7 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-10 | 1-7 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 10-4 | 7-1 |
| Texas Southern | 6-5 | 5-3 |
| Alcorn State | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Grambling | 7-5 | 4-4 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Southern | 2-10 | 1-7 |
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