Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Sam Houston Bearkats defeated Texas State Bobcats 40–39 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 39, Sam Houston Bearkats 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas State Bobcats	12	9	6	0	39
Sam Houston Bearkats	6	18	12	6	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan McCloud (Texas State) — 296.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +14.27 EPA
• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 82.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -3.87 EPA

Rushing

• Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) — 136.0 yds · 2 TD +0.44 EPA
• Ismail Mahdi (Texas State) — 79.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Jay Ducker (Sam Houston) — 71.0 yds · 3 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Jaden Williams (Texas State) — 10 rec · 118.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Joey Hobert (Texas State) — 8 rec · 75.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Konner Fox (Texas State) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan McCloud	Texas State	39	74.4%	296	3	+0.37	+14.27
Hunter Watson	Sam Houston	21	47.6%	82	0	-0.18	-3.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas State	Sam Houston
Plays	67	72
EPA / play	+0.128	+0.221
Total EPA	+8.58	+15.90
Success rate	52.2%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.366	-0.184
Rush EPA / play	-0.203	+0.387
Yards	424	404

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	10	79	+6.57	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	4	20	+1.82	Touchdown
Q1	Sam Houston	3	-4	-3.44	Punt
Q1	Texas State	14	63	+4.49	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	12	68	+5.06	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	3	11	-0.46	Punt
Q2	Sam Houston	8	58	+5.25	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	7	65	+5.00	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	10	33	+0.24	Rush TD
Q2	Texas State	4	48	+1.18	Field goal
Q3	Sam Houston	3	0	-3.17	Punt
Q3	Texas State	9	69	+4.94	Pass TD
Q3	Sam Houston	6	23	-1.30	Missed FG
Q3	Texas State	5	31	-3.39	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	6	65	+6.20	Rush TD
Q3	Texas State	4	9	-5.55	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.51 EPA)
2. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Lincoln Pare rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.2 EPA)
3. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Lincoln Pare rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.47 EPA)
4. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Jay Ducker rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.34 EPA)
5. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Jordan McCloud pass to Joey Hobert for a touchdown (2 yards) (+3.15 EPA)
6. Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Jordan McCloud pass to Joey Hobert for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+2.8 EPA)
7. Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Jordan McCloud rushes for 22 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.7 EPA)
8. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Hunter Watson sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 4) (-2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Sam Houston Bearkats controlled the final (40–39) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jordan McCloud (Texas State) — 296.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Sam Houston at 0.221 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 Sam Houston Bearkats?

Texas State Bobcats 39, Sam Houston Bearkats 40 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

Sam Houston Bearkats won with a final score of 39–40.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641041.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Jordan McCloud (Texas State) led passers with 296.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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