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Conferences: SBC
Game Recap and Photos: Alfredo Vazquez
UFCU Stadium
San Marcos, Texas – October 26th, 2025

At UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, Texas, the James Madison Dukes showcased their dominance. They overpowered the Texas State Bobcats 52-20 in a college football showdown.

JMU set the tone early. Alonza Barnett III threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro. Jordan Fuller added a short rushing score. Texas State briefly closed the gap in the second quarter. They made a 14-yard TD pass from Brad Jackson to Mavin Anderson. They also scored a 35-yard field goal. However, the Dukes held a 28-20 lead at halftime.

In the second half, Barnett and DeGennaro struck again on a 76-yard bomb that sparked a runaway stretch. Two interceptions by the JMU defense led to touchdowns. These scores put the game out of reach at 49-20. A late field goal sealed the 52-20 final.

Key Stats

• Total Offense: JMU 511 yards – Texas State 352 yards.
• Alonza Barnett III: 264 passing yards, 4 TD passes, 98 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD.
• Brad Jackson: 230 passing yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs, 43 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD.
• Records: JMU 7-1 (5-0 Sun Belt), Texas State 3-5 (0-4 Sun Belt).

Coach Reaction

Texas State head coach GJ Kinne admitted the Bobcats “weren’t sharp enough and got out-executed by a really good team.”

FAQs

Where was the game played? UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, Texas.

Who was the MVP? JMU quarterback Alonza Barnett III with five total touchdowns.

What’s JMU’s record now? 7-1 overall, 5-0 in Sun Belt play.

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