Texas State dominated Rice 41-10 in a neutral-site showdown at Amon G. Carter Stadium, with quarterback Brad Jackson leading the charge. Jackson accounted for four total touchdowns, including three passing scores—two to Chris Dawn Jr. and a 69-yard strike to Beau Sparks that ignited a third-quarter surge. Lincoln Pare added a 63-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter as the Bobcats pulled away for the decisive victory.