GAME DAY · WEEK 1

Eastern Michigan vs Texas State

Eastern Michigan

0-1

Texas State

1-0

Final · 27 - 52

WEEK 1 · NON-CONF UFCU Stadium, San Marcos

Sat, Aug 30 12:00 AM UFCU Stadium, San Marcos

Recap

Texas State erupted for a 52-27 home victory over Eastern Michigan, powered by quarterback Brad Jackson and receiver Beau Sparks' unstoppable connection for four touchdowns. The Bobcats never trailed, building a 24-17 halftime advantage before blowing the game open with two third-quarter scoring strikes to Sparks. Texas State's offense showed impressive balance, adding three rushing touchdowns in the second half, including Jaylen Jenkins' explosive 58-yard sprint to put an exclamation point on the rout.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.

Eastern Michigan