Texas State steamrolls Oregon State with 600 yards, 5 TDs on the ground in 42-21 win

In a 42-21 victory on Saturday night, Texas State's strong ground game left Oregon State struggling to keep up. Led by Torrance Burgess Jr., who rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown, Davian Jackson added three scores and more than 100 yards rushing, and Texas State amassed a formidable 600 total yards. The Bobcats' offensive dominance included 386 yards on the ground, showcasing their control of the game.

Burgess carried the ball 28 times, including a crucial 23-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, while Davian Jackson contributed 107 yards on 10 carries, with each of his scores coming from short yardage. Brad Jackson was efficient in the passing game, completing 16 of 20 passes for 214 yards and three touchdown passes to Zechariah Sample, who finished with 47 yards receiving, including a 47-yard touchdown pass.

Oregon State freshman receiver Jesse Legree, aiming to become the nation's leading receiver, caught eight passes for 99 yards. AJ Newberry scored a 9-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Cornell Hatcher Jr. and Kourdey Glass secured short-yardage touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Braden Atkinson completed 20 of 36 passes for 192 yards, contributing to the Bobcats' strong overall performance.

This marked the first meeting between the two teams. Texas State will now host Fresno State on Saturday, while Oregon State travels to face No. 25 Boise State on the same day.