Anderson, Hines lead Tarleton State over Prairie View A&M 49-30

Tarleton State University defeated Prairie View A&M University 49-30 in a season opener on Saturday night, according to Associated Press news. Quarterback Kaden Anderson was instrumental in the victory, rushing for four touchdowns and throwing for 224 yards and two more scores. Tylan Hines contributed significantly as well, with 184 yards rushing and two scores.

The game marked the first annual payment for Tarleton State, which was billed at $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. The Texans, ranked fifth in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll, secured their third win of the season in a series that includes double-digit victories in 1994 and 1995. Prairie View A&M, who hosts Texas Southern on Sunday, lost their first game of the season.