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Texas State secures 49-35 victory over North Texas in high-scoring affair

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Texas State secures 49-35 victory over North Texas in high-scoring affair

Summary

Texas State Bobcats earned their first win of the season with a 49-35 victory against North Texas Mean Green on September 19, 2026, in San Marcos, Texas. The game featured a combined total of 1,170 yards of offense. Torrence Burgess Jr. led Texas State with 214 rushing yards and Davian Jackson contributed 77 rushing yards and three touchdowns. North Texas quarterback Tayven Jackson threw for a career-high 483 yards and three touchdowns. The Bobcats started strong, leading 21-7 at the end of the first quarter, while North Texas responded to tie the game at halftime. Texas State outscored North Texas in the fourth quarter, securing the win as Davian Jackson's late touchdown sealed the game.

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By the Numbers

•Texas State finished with 605 yards of offense.
•Brad Jackson passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns.
•North Texas had four receivers with over 70 receiving yards.
•The score was tied 28-28 at halftime.
•Texas State never trailed in the game.

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8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Texas State outpaces North Texas, 49-35, in shootout with 1,170 combined yards

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Texas State and North Texas had only shared the field once as FBS opponents. It was the 2024 First Responder Bowl when the two teams combined for 999 yards in a 30-28 Texas State victory. Two years later, many of the players changed, as did the North Texas coaching staff, but both programs still retained […]
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