Texas State’s win over Arkansas State last season was its first since 2014. It took a seven-play, 57-yard, 1:02 drive to get the Bobcats there.
The Red Wolves had just put together a long scoring drive that put them ahead, 45-41, with under two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Former Bobcat wide receiver Jeremiah Haydel returned the ensuing kickoff for 41 yards, setting up the maroon and gold on their own 43-yard line with 1:36 left on the clock.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brady McBride missed his first pass but connected with former wide receiver Jah’Marae Sheread and redshirt freshman running back Calvin Hill on his next two for 15 yards. Texas State handed the ball off to Hill twice, gaining 25 yards. McBride found Haydel on one more pass for 11 yards and Hill finished the drive off with a six-yard touchdown rush. Sophomore kicker Seth Keller missed the PAT, but the defense kept Arkansas State out of scoring range in its last drive, clinching the 47-45 win inside Bobcat Stadium on Nov. 21.
