SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Brad Jackson accounted for five touchdowns and 393 total yards of offense as Texas State beat South Alabama 49-26 in a regular-season closer for both teams on Saturday.
Jackson completed 20 of 26 passes for 280 yards and two scores while rushing for another 113 yards and three touchdowns. Chris Dawn Jr. hauled in eight receptions for 154 yards to lead Texas State.
The Bobcats (6-6, 3-5 Sun Belt) rattled off 28 points in the second half to pull away, including a 100-yard kick return touchdown by Washington State transfer Jaylen Jenkins that put Texas State up 49-14.