Texas State Bobcats 37–40 Marshall Thundering Herd: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Texas State Bobcats 40–37 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Texas State Bobcats 37, Marshall Thundering Herd 40.

Game summary

Marshall Thundering Herd edged Texas State Bobcats 40–37 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Brad Jackson (Texas State) — 641.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Antwan Roberts — 70.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Chris Dawn Jr. — 9 rec, 321.0 yds.
EPA edge: Texas State (-0.054/play) vs Marshall (-0.192/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Texas State Bobcats	6	3	0	9	9	37
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	3	3	9	12	40

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TXSTTexas State Bobcats

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 12

MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Texas State
Q1TD
BJBrad Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Brad Jackson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Marshall
Q1TD
ARAntwan Roberts
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Antwan Roberts rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Marshall
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Texas State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 23 yards
Marshall
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 31 yards
Texas State
Q4TD
BSBeau Sparks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Brad Jackson pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (73 yards)
Marshall
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 23 yards
Marshall
Q4TD
ANAdrian Norton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Adrian Norton for a touchdown (21 yards)
Texas State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 50 yards
Texas State
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Rushing touchdown
Marshall
OTTD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Rushing touchdown
Marshall
OT2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Rushing touchdown
Texas State
OT2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
27-33
Field goal good from 29 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brad Jackson (Texas State) — 641.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +11.94 EPA
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 365.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +8.20 EPA
JacQai Long (Marshall) — 0.0 yds · -1.45 EPA/play -4.34 EPA

Rushing

Antwan Roberts (Marshall) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD -0.73 EPA
Brad Jackson (Texas State) — 109.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 93.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

Chris Dawn Jr. (Texas State) — 9 rec · 321.0 yds +1.28 EPA
Beau Sparks (Texas State) — 13 rec · 251.0 yds +1.78 EPA
Demarcus Lacey (Marshall) — 8 rec · 108.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brad Jackson	Texas State	56	62.5%	641	1	+0.21	+11.94
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson	Marshall	39	66.7%	365	1	+0.21	+8.20
JacQai Long	Marshall	3	66.7%	0	0	-1.45	-4.34
B.Jackson	Texas State	4	100.0%	29	0	—	—
ckson steps back to pass. Pass	Texas State	5	0.0%	0	0	—	—
C.Del Rio-Wilson	Marshall	3	100.0%	12	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Texas State	Marshall
Plays	123	112
EPA / play	-0.054	-0.192
Total EPA	-5.86	-19.34
Success rate	33.3%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.213	+0.092
Rush EPA / play	-0.336	-0.393
Yards	889	640

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas State	6	146	+11.21	Rush TD
Q1	Marshall	10	34	-4.31	Punt
Q1	Texas State	6	2	-6.83	Fumble
Q1	Marshall	4	16	+2.05	Rush TD
Q1	Texas State	1	1	-0.76	Ended
Q1	Texas State	19	93	-4.31	Ended
Q1	Marshall	6	2	-6.51	Punt
Q1	Texas State	6	6	-5.54	Punt
Q1	Marshall	10	78	-1.98	Field goal
Q2	Texas State	3	6	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Marshall	6	46	-11.71	Interception
Q2	Texas State	12	152	+3.63	Field goal
Q2	Marshall	9	33	-0.28	Ended
Q2	Texas State	4	79	+4.18	Ended
Q2	Marshall	2	11	-0.55	Ended
Q3	Marshall	24	130	-3.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass intercepted (-8.84 EPA)
Q3 · Texas State Bobcats · Brad Jackson pass intercepted (-7.81 EPA)
Q4 · Texas State Bobcats · Brad Jackson pass to Beau Sparks for a touchdown (73 yards) (+7.3 EPA)
Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Brad Jackson pass to Chris Dawn Jr. for 66 yards (2nd & 5) (+4.97 EPA)
Q1 · Texas State Bobcats · Brad Jackson pass to Chris Dawn Jr. for 66 yards (2nd & 5) (+4.97 EPA)
Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass intercepted (-4.87 EPA)
Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Antwan Roberts rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 2) (-4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Adrian Norton for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (40–37) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Brad Jackson (Texas State) — 641.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Texas State at -0.054 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?

Texas State Bobcats 37, Marshall Thundering Herd 40 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 37–40.

Where can I find the Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761632.

Who led Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Brad Jackson (Texas State) led passers with 641.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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