Texas State vs. Eastern Michigan: Bobcats coast to 52-27 win in season opener

Texas State vs. Eastern Michigan: Bobcats coast to 52-27 win in season opener

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas State Bobcats picked up where they left off with a bowl win last year, thumping Eastern Michigan 52-27 on Saturday at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos. Texas State didn't waste time, striking in the first quarter. Quarterback Brad Jackson found Beau Sparks for a 16-yard touchdown to get things going, and Sparks played a huge role in the offense, ending his night with 82 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Jackson ended the g…

Sparks, Pare ignite offense; Bobcats roll to victory in season opener

A warm August night in San Marcos was accompanied by a PAC-12 themed drone show, a four touchdown performance courtesy of wide receiver Beau Sparks, 606 yards of total offense from the Bobcats and a 52-27 Texas State (1-0) season opening victory over Eastern Michigan (0-1) Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. A sensational performance from Sparks, combined with 167 yards on the ground from running back Lincoln Pare, had the Bobcat offense firing on a…