SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Brad Jackson threw for 180 yards and rushed for two touchdowns and Texas State beat Nicholls 35-3 in the Battle for the Paddle rivalry.
Lincoln Pare, Torrance Burgess Jr. and Greg Burrell all had rushing touchdowns for Texas State. Pare led all rushers with 64 yards on 15 carries. Kylen Evans had four catches for a game-high 88 yards receiving for Texas State.
Nicholls quarterback Deuce Hogan was 15-for-21 for 97 yards with an interception.
Texas State (3-1) will have a week off next week before starting its Sun Belt slate against Arkansas State on October 4.