Texas State ground game overwhelms Oregon State defense
The Bobcats rushed for 386 yards and scored five touchdowns on the ground to secure a 42-21 victory in Corvallis.
By Jason Kovalenko ·
Texas State’s rushing attack dismantled the Oregon State defense, producing 386 yards on the ground in a 42-21 win on Saturday night. The Bobcats’ offensive line and backs controlled the pace of the game, limiting the Beavers to short-yardage scoring opportunities in the fourth quarter.
Torrance Burgess Jr. anchored the ground attack with 196 yards on 28 carries. His 23-yard touchdown run to open the fourth quarter shifted the momentum decisively. Davian Jackson added 107 yards on just 10 attempts, scoring three times from the goal line. The combination of power running and short-yardage efficiency gave Texas State a substantial lead that Oregon State could not overcome.
The passing game complemented the rush effectively. Brad Jackson completed 16 of 20 passes for 214 yards. Zechariah Sample caught three passes for 95 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown reception. Jackson also contributed 87 rushing yards, capping his performance with a 27-yard score. The Bobcats finished with 600 total offensive yards.
Oregon State managed 21 points despite a sluggish offensive display. Freshman receiver Jesse Legree, who entered the game as the national leader in receiving yards and touchdowns, caught eight passes for 99 yards. AJ Newberry scored on a 9-yard run in the first quarter. Cornell Hatcher Jr. and Kourdey Glass added short-yardage touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Braden Atkinson completed 20 of 36 passes for 192 yards.
The result extends Texas State’s recent winning streak to three of its last four games. Oregon State dropped to 5-4 after losing two consecutive games, snapping a five-game win streak. This was the first meeting between the two programs. The Bobcats host Fresno State next Saturday, while the Beavers travel to No. 25 Boise State for their next contest.
