Final: A-State 30, Texas State 12

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Arkansas State 30, Texas State 12

Arkansas State punched its right to a seventh consecutive bowl bid with a shutdown defensive effort against visiting Texas State. The win was the fifth in six games for the Red Wolves, while the Bobcats continue to struggle, dropping to 2-9 overall. Texas State hasn't beaten an FBS opponent this season.

Player of the Game
Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen completed 20-of-32 passes for 229 yards, and while his one touchdown pass represented his season-low, he also rushed for two scores.

Key Stats
Arkansas State held Texas State to 164 yards of offense, including just 53 in the first half.
Red Wolves running back Warren Wand set season-highs of 29 carries and 143 yards while scoring his first touchdown since Oct. 4.
Arkansas State's defense totaled two sacks and a whopping 16 tackles for loss.
The Bobcats were limited to 1.8 yards per carry.
The Red Wolves punted only three times, but turned the ball over on downs five times.
Bobcats running back Anthony D. Taylor compiled 48 yards of total offense and both of his team's touchdowns.

Key Play
The Bobcats cut the lead to 16-12 early in the third quarter, but Arkansas State scored touchdowns on its next two drives, and Hansen's 12-yard pass to Kendrick Edwards provided the winning margin of victory in the final minute of the third quarter.

Up Next
Texas State vs. Troy (11/24)
Arkansas State vs. Louisiana-Monroe (11/25)

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