Conferences: SBC/ BIG XII

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Recap & Photos by Alfredo Vazquez
UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, TX., September 12th, 2024
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On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Texas State Bobcats faced off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. The game was a thrilling contest that ended with Arizona State narrowly defeating Texas State 31-28.

Game Recap

First Quarter:
Both teams started strong, each scoring a touchdown. Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, while Texas State’s Jordan McCloud connected with C. Dawn for a 5-yard touchdown pass.

Second Quarter:
The second quarter saw a flurry of activity with both teams scoring two touchdowns each. Texas State’s J. Williams and B. Sparks caught touchdown passes from McCloud, while Arizona State’s S. Leavitt threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to J. Tyson and later rushed for a 7-yard touchdown.

Third Quarter:
The third quarter was evenly matched with each team scoring one touchdown. McCloud found J. Williams again for a 44-yard touchdown, and Skattebo added another rushing touchdown for Arizona State.

Fourth Quarter:
The final quarter was a defensive battle, with Arizona State scoring a crucial 22-yard field goal by I. Hershey, which ultimately secured their victory

Key Players:
Texas State Bobcats:
Passing: Jordan McCloud – 268 yards
Rushing: Ismail Mahdi – 68 yards
Receiving: Jaden Williams – 75 yards

Arizona State Sun Devils:
Passing: Sam Leavitt – 246 yards
Rushing: Cam Skattebo – 62 yards
Receiving: Jordyn Tyson – 120 yards

Atmosphere

The atmosphere at UFCU Stadium was electric. The student section was buzzing with excitement, decked out in black color as the team uniform and waving banners. Cheers echoed throughout the stadium, creating an intense and vibrant environment. The energy was palpable, especially during the nail-biting final moments of the game. Despite the close loss, Texas State fans showed immense support for their team, making it a memorable night for everyone in attendance.