Total Yards
Texas State235
Baylor386
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Baylor at Texas State
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Baylor
Big 12
Final Score
29 - 20
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Texas State
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Passing Yards
Texas State156
Baylor148
Rushing Yards
Texas State79
Baylor238
Turnovers
Texas State3
Baylor1
Game Conditions
Temperature93°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Texas State vs Baylor box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Texas State25:12
Baylor34:48
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Baylor holds off Texas State 29-20
Baylor defeated Texas State 29-20 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 386-235 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Baylor set the terms early in a game that finished 29-20. Brady McBride pass intercepted for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Texas State the first major swing.
Baylor's box score carried the story: 386 total yards, 238 rushing yards, and 148 passing yards. Texas State finished with 235 total yards, including 79 on the ground and 156 through the air.
Baylor converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Baylor led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Isaiah Hankins 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception
Brady McBride pass intercepted for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Texas State led 0-7 over Baylor).
Interception
Brady McBride pass intercepted for a TD (Texas State led 3-7 over Baylor).
Field Goal Good
Seth Keller 21 yd FG GOOD (Texas State led 3-7 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Brady McBride pass complete to Marcell Barbee for 12 yds for a TD, (Seth Keller KICK) (Texas State led 10-7 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Abram Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 14-10 over Texas State).
Field Goal Good
Isaiah Hankins 43 yd FG GOOD (Baylor led 17-10 over Texas State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
29-20
Baylor defeated Texas State.
Total yards
386-235
Baylor held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
238
Baylor averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
148
Baylor averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Baylor's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Texas State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas State | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 235 | 386 |
| Passing Yards | 156 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 79 | 238 |
| First Downs | 20 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 11-99 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-40 | 15-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:12 | 34:48 |