ncaaf Game Recap
Arkansas State Defeats Texas State 38-14 - Recap
The Bobcats had no answer for Marcel Murray on Saturday as the Red Wolves rolled to a 38-14 win at Centennial Bank Stadium.
The Red Wolves were a -11.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 60.5.
Marcel Murray rushed for 114 yards, while Jamal Jones added 63 yards in the win. Omar Bayless and Kirk Merritt added 77 and 40 receiving yards respectively.
Caleb Twyford rushed for 76 yards for Texas State, while Anthony D. Taylor added 11 yards. Tyler Vitt threw for 146 yards for the Bobcats, while receivers Jeremiah Haydel and Jah'Marae Sheread had 56 and 33 yards respectively.
Texas State lost the offensive yardage battle to Arkansas State 364-227 yards in Saturday's game. Arkansas State had more first downs as that total ended up 21-8.
Texas State lost the time of possession battle 37:20-22:40, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Arkansas State takes its act on the road to face Louisiana-Monroe looking for another win. For Texas State, they head on the road to face Louisiana-Lafayette.