Texas State Bobcats vs. Baylor Bears: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas State Bobcats defeated Baylor Bears 42–31 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 42, Baylor Bears 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas State Bobcats	12	12	6	6	42
Baylor Bears	6	6	9	6	31

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• TJ Finley (Texas State) — 297.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +22.55 EPA
• Blake Shapen (Baylor) — 293.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +16.80 EPA
• Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 103.0 yds · +0.13 EPA/play +1.64 EPA

Rushing

• Calvin Hill (Texas State) — 53.0 yds -0.40 EPA
• Dominic Richardson (Baylor) — 80.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Richard Reese (Baylor) — 13.0 yds -0.56 EPA

Receiving

• Joey Hobert (Texas State) — 6 rec · 105.0 yds +1.27 EPA
• Drake Dabney (Baylor) — 6 rec · 101.0 yds +2.32 EPA
• Ketron Jackson Jr. (Baylor) — 6 rec · 71.0 yds +1.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TJ Finley	Texas State	31	71.0%	297	3	+0.73	+22.55
Blake Shapen	Baylor	33	63.6%	293	2	+0.51	+16.80
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	13	46.2%	103	0	+0.13	+1.64
Drake Dabney	Baylor	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.27	-1.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas State	Baylor
Plays	69	76
EPA / play	+0.246	+0.106
Total EPA	+16.95	+8.05
Success rate	40.6%	38.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.727	+0.365
Rush EPA / play	-0.148	-0.314
Yards	451	540

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	3	3	-2.99	Punt
Q1	Baylor	7	64	+2.29	Field goal
Q1	Texas State	8	70	+5.48	Pass TD
Q1	Baylor	3	9	-2.11	Punt
Q1	Texas State	2	-2	-2.80	Ended
Q1	Baylor	4	-1	-3.88	Field goal
Q1	Texas State	3	72	+5.47	Rush TD
Q1	Baylor	3	-9	-3.81	Punt
Q2	Texas State	13	65	+4.83	Pass TD
Q2	Baylor	9	73	+6.52	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	12	75	+5.60	Rush TD
Q2	Baylor	5	40	+1.24	Missed FG
Q3	Baylor	3	62	+5.94	Pass TD
Q3	Texas State	8	75	+5.66	Rush TD
Q3	Baylor	6	58	+0.16	Ended
Q3	Texas State	5	14	-5.28	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Hal Presley for 33 yards (4th & 11) (+6.28 EPA)
2. Q4 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass intercepted (-6.28 EPA)
3. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Ismail Mahdi rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+5.91 EPA)
4. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Fumble (-5.91 EPA)
5. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Drake Dabney for a touchdown (53 yards) (+5.38 EPA)
6. Q4 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Drake Dabney for 22 yards (4th & 8) (+4.79 EPA)
7. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · TJ Finley rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+4.59 EPA)
8. Q2 · Texas State Bobcats · TJ Finley pass to Ashtyn Hawkins for 31 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas State Bobcats controlled the final (42–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: TJ Finley (Texas State) — 297.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas State at 0.246 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Texas State Bobcats vs Baylor Bears?

Texas State Bobcats 42, Baylor Bears 31 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Baylor Bears?

Texas State Bobcats won with a final score of 42–31.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Baylor Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525817.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Baylor Bears in passing?

TJ Finley (Texas State) led passers with 297.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Texas State Bobcats at Baylor Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.