Texas State Football Hosts First Home Pac-12 Game
Texas State football prepares for a milestone matchup hosting its first home Pac-12 game. The squad recently secured a victory against colorado state football, though the visiting team gave up a season-high in points and yards during the contest.
Offensive Explosiveness in txst football
Entering the Thursday night showdown, both programs looked to shift the momentum of their seasons. Analysts highlighted that points would not be difficult to come by given the explosive nature of both offenses. csu football faced a tough test against a Texas State offense producing video-game numbers.
Texas State ranked third nationally in total offense, putting up an average of 531.6 yards per contest, alongside ranking fifth in rushing offense with 263.6 yards per game. Running back Torrance Burgess Jr. added heavy pressure to opposing defenses by averaging 122.8 rushing yards per game, placing him fifth in the country.
Colorado State Adjustments
On the other side, colorado state football navigated challenges including missing their starting quarterback Hauss Hejny for most of the prior three games. Following defensive struggles that led to the midgame firing of defensive coordinator Tyson Summers, Kenny McClendon stepped in as the defensive playcaller for the Rams.
Despite these hurdles, the Rams maintained a strong passing presence, averaging 273.2 passing yards per game before facing the Bobcats.
Sources: Mountain West Connection, KXAN Austin, The Fort Morgan Times.
