UTSA rallies past Texas State 31-26 in I-35 rivalry

UTSA scored on a 25-yard touchdown in the final seconds to defeat Texas State 31-26 on Sept. 12. The Bobcats gained 398 total yards, including 289 rushing, but Jackson's two interceptions, missed field goal and extra point, fourth-down issues and late defensive breakdown proved decisive. Further postgame analysis framed the loss as a four-point special-teams swing and raised questions about Texas State's rivalry urgency and response before North Texas.