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Texas State Bobcats vs Georgia Southern Eagles Recap - Eagles Win 40-38
Shai Werts ran for 120 yards as Georgia Southern handled Texas State by a score of 40-38 on Saturday at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Georgia Southern won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 50.0.
Shai Werts rushed for 120 yards, while Logan Wright added 103 yards in the win. Wesley Kennedy III and Dexter Carter Jr. added 23 and 8 receiving yards respectively.
Brock Sturges rushed for 31 yards for Texas State, while Calvin Hill added 26 yards. Brady McBride threw for 155 yards for the Bobcats, while receivers Marcell Barbee and Javen Banks had 71 and 59 yards respectively.
Georgia Southern outgained Texas State 437-299 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-18 by the Eagles.
Texas State lost the time of possession battle 41:19-18:41, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Georgia Southern heads into a Week 12 battle against Army. Texas State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arkansas State.