Texas State Bobcats at San Diego State Aztecs
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Hawkins' 96-yard KOR for TD, Cooper's pick-6 help San Diego State beat Texas State 31-29
The Aztecs were missing 13 players due to a mumps outbreak within the program. Javion Kinnard and Lucky Sutton — San Diego State's top-two rushers this season with 312 and 150 yards rushing, respectively — did not play due to injuries suffered in a 41-16 loss at Toledo last Saturday.
Freshman Josiah Lucas had 111 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns on 21 carries for San Diego State (2-3).
Cooper also blocked a 35-yard field-goal attempt by Jacob Bonilla late in the first half.
Brad Jackson was 27-of-43 passing for 372 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for Texas State (2-3). Beau Sparks had 10 receptions for 153 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown that made it 31-29 with 1:54 to play.
Josh Hunter stopped Arvis Battle Jr. short of the goal line on fourth-and goal from the 2. Two plays later, after a low snap from center, Jayden Denegal lost his footing and fell in the end zone for a safety that trimmed Texas State’s deficit to 24-22 with 3:01 to play.
On the next play from scrimmage, Cooper picked off a pass a returned it for a touchdown.
Lucas scored TDs of 2 and 7 yards as the Aztecs outscored Texas State 21-0 in the third to take a seven-point lead into the fourth.
San Diego State: Plays next Saturday at Oregon State.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Texas State Bobcats vs. San Diego State Aztecs?
- TV Channel: Bobcats at Aztecs 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on CW.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 10:55 | Jacob Bonilla 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 4:21 | Ty Stamey 21 Yd pass from Brad Jackson (Jacob Bonilla Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 0:19 | Cooper DiLeva 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:33 | Davian Jackson 6 Yd pass from Brad Jackson (Jacob Bonilla Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:49 | Jaylon Hawkins 96 Yd Kickoff Return (Cooper DiLeva Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:04 | Josiah Lucas 2 Yd Run (Cooper DiLeva Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:45 | Josiah Lucas 7 Yd Run (Cooper DiLeva Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:13 | Jacob Bonilla 45 Yd Field Goal |
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SF | 4th Period 3:02 | Team Safety |
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TD | 4th Period 2:47 | Cameron Cooper 32 Yd Interception Return (Cooper DiLeva Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:54 | Beau Sparks 40 Yd pass from Brad Jackson (Jacob Bonilla Kick) |
Statistics
 TXST |
 SDSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 34 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 8-19 | 3rd down efficiency | 1-10 |
| 2-5 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 565 | Total Yards | 239 |
| 372 | Passing | 109 |
| 27/44 | Comp/Att | 15/23 |
| 8.5 | Yards per pass | 4.7 |
| 193 | Rushing | 130 |
| 58 | Rushing Attempts | 29 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 8-51 | Penalties | 7-59 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 40:33 | Possession | 19:27 |
Game Information
Location: San Diego, CA
Attendance: 28,474 · Capacity:
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