McDonald and Thomas have TD returns for Lamar in 52-23 win over UTRGV
Bryce McDonald returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, Blake Thomas returned the
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Lamar Cardinals
52
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAM | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 52 |
| RGV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 23 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | vs Houston Christian Huskies | W 35-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ SE Louisiana Lions | L 31-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 38-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Northwestern State Demons | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Nicholls Colonels | W 49-18 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:19 52-23
Parker Jenkins 48 Yd pass from Aiden McCown (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Touchdown 8:26 45-23
Broderick Taylor 31 Yd Run (Brysen Gardner Kick)
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Field Goal 10:06 45-16
Andres Sandoval 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:26 42-16
Broderick Taylor 44 Yd Run (Brysen Gardner Kick)
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Touchdown 0:16 42-9
Blake Thomas 3 Yd Run (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Touchdown 8:11 35-9
Blake Thomas 6 Yd Run (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Touchdown 14:42 28-9
Blake Thomas 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Field Goal 0:15 21-9
Brysen Gardner 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:03 21-6
Davin Driskell 8 Yd pass from Aiden McCown (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Field Goal 0:40 14-6
Brysen Gardner 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:15 14-3
Aiden McCown 2 Yd Run (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Field Goal 12:29 7-3
Brysen Gardner 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:44 7-0
Bryce McDonald 39 Yd Interception Return (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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LAM 2:00
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:31 · End of Game
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RGV 2:31
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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LAM 6:19
6 plays, 64 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:19 52-23
Parker Jenkins 48 Yd pass from Aiden McCown (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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RGV 8:26
3 plays, 55 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:26 45-23
Broderick Taylor 31 Yd Run (Brysen Gardner Kick)
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LAM 10:06
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 45-16
Andres Sandoval 49 Yd Field Goal
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RGV 12:26
6 plays, 68 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:26 42-16
Broderick Taylor 44 Yd Run (Brysen Gardner Kick)
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LAM 0:16
9 plays, 52 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:16 42-9
Blake Thomas 3 Yd Run (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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RGV 5:44
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:17 · Downs
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LAM 8:11
9 plays, 38 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:11 35-9
Blake Thomas 6 Yd Run (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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RGV 13:39
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Interception
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RGV 14:42
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:42 28-9
Blake Thomas 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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LAM 0:09
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End Of Half
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RGV 0:15
10 plays, 71 yards, 2:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 21-9
Brysen Gardner 24 Yd Field Goal
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LAM 3:04
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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RGV 5:53
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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LAM 7:03
11 plays, 53 yards, 5:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:03 21-6
Davin Driskell 8 Yd pass from Aiden McCown (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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RGV 12:12
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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LAM 13:14
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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RGV 0:40
7 plays, 50 yards, 3:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:40 14-6
Brysen Gardner 22 Yd Field Goal
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LAM 4:15
12 plays, 77 yards, 8:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:15 14-3
Aiden McCown 2 Yd Run (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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RGV 12:29
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:29 7-3
Brysen Gardner 50 Yd Field Goal
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RGV 14:44
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:44 7-0
Bryce McDonald 39 Yd Interception Return (Andres Sandoval Kick)
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Team Stats
LAM
RGV
19
1st Downs
16
9-14
3rd down efficiency
2-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
381
Total Yards
282
169
Passing
151
18/26
Comp/Att
10/27
6.5
Yards per pass
5.6
212
Rushing
131
41
Rushing Attempts
24
5.2
Yards per rush
5.5
9-94
Penalties
1-5
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
37:05
Possession
22:55
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