Texas defeats Texas State 59-7 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Texas State fell to Texas 59-7 on Saturday at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns accumulated 516 yards of total offense, with quarterback Manning throwing for 305 yards and four touchdowns. Texas State struggled with mental errors and kicking issues, as kicker Dylan Cunanan missed two field goal attempts. Quarterback Brad Jackson led the Bobcats with 150 passing yards and also fumbled once with one interception. Davian Jackson scored the team's lone touchdown on the day. Head coach GJ Kinne cited a lack of defensive discipline and missed opportunities as primary concerns following the loss. Texas State now prepares to face UTSA in their next matchup.
- •Texas won 59-7 at Royal-Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2026.
- •Manning recorded 305 passing yards and four touchdowns for Texas.
- •Texas State kicker Dylan Cunanan missed two field goal attempts.
- •Davian Jackson scored the only touchdown for Texas State.
- •The Bobcats host UTSA for their next game.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Kicking, defensive issues arise for Texas State football in Week 1 loss to Texas Longhorns
"Texas State football suffered a beatdown Saturday, falling to Texas 59-7. Here are takeaways from the Bobcats' loss.
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