Texas State vs. Louisiana Short Report | Oct 7, 2023
Cajun Field
Lafayette, LA
Oct 7, 2023
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Game Recap
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns narrowly defeated the Texas State Bobcats with a final score of 34-30 in a thrilling game full of back-and-forth action. Texas State started strong, scoring the first touchdown early in the first quarter, but Louisiana quickly responded to tie the game. The Bobcats led at halftime, thanks to a blend of rushing and passing plays that kept Louisiana's defense on their toes.
In the fourth quarter, Louisiana took the lead with a combination of timely touchdowns and defensive stops, culminating in a rushing touchdown by Zeon Chriss that proved to be decisive. Despite a strong effort from Texas State's offense, including standout performances from TJ Finley and Ismail Mahdi, they were unable to reclaim the lead. This victory was sealed by Louisiana's efficient use of possession and critical defensive plays.
Key Plays:
Ismail Mahdi (Texas State Bobcats)
Zeon Chriss (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns)
Mason Shipley (Texas State Bobcats)
Peter LeBlanc (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns)
Zylan Perry (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns)
Joey Hobert (Texas State Bobcats)
Zeon Chriss (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns)
Standout Players:
Ismail Mahdi (Texas State Bobcats, RB)
Rushed 34 times for 188 yards and 1 touchdown, dominating on the ground.TJ Finley (Texas State Bobcats, QB)
Completed 30 of 40 passes for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading Texas State's offensive charge.Zeon Chriss (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, QB)
Completed 13 of 17 passes for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also rushing for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.Joey Hobert (Texas State Bobcats, WR)
Caught 8 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown, including a crucial 83-yard reception.Robert Williams (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, WR)
Made 5 receptions for 90 yards and 1 touchdown, contributing significantly to Louisiana's aerial attack.Mason Shipley (Texas State Bobcats, K)
Converted 3 field goals, helping to keep Texas State in the game with his reliable kicking.
Team
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Texas State Bobcats
10
10
3
7
30
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
7
7
7
13
34
