ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Bobcats Defeat Baylor 42-31
Joey Hobert caught 6 passes for 105 yards against the Baylor defense as Texas State handed the Bears a 42-31 loss on Saturday at McLane Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Bobcats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +26.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 59.0.
Ismail Mahdi rushed for 83 yards, while Calvin Hill added 53 yards in the win. Joey Hobert and Kole Wilson added 105 and 65 receiving yards respectively.
Dominic Richardson rushed for 79 yards for Baylor, while Sawyer Robertson added 14 yards. Blake Shapen threw for 303 yards for the Bears, while receivers Drake Dabney and Jonah Burton had 101 and 88 yards respectively.
Baylor outgained Texas State 524-441 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-20 by the Bears.
Texas State lost the time of possession battle 33:48-26:12, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Texas State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against UTSA. Baylor will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Utah.