Sept. 23, 2005

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Texas State at Texas A&M Post-Game Notes and Quotes
Texas A&M 44, Texas State 31
September 22, 2005

This was only the second meeting between Texas State and Texas A&M. In the teams' last meeting, the Aggies shutout the Bobcats, 28-0.

When A&M scored on a 28-yard Todd Pegram field goal at the 11:14 mark of the first quarter, it became the first time the Bobcats have trailed this season.

Matt Jenkins made his first start of the season at right tackle. He started two games as a true freshman last season.

Texas State has used 12 starters on defense in its first three games. Jamarqus O'Neal started the last two last games at left cornerback for Derwin Straughter, who was injured against Delta State.

At the 8:18 mark of the first quarter, Texas State's cornerback Jamarqus O'Neal hauled in an interception off the turf at Kyle Field. Ruled an incomplete pass by the side judge, the play was reviewed. The play stood as called. This was the first review in the history of Bobcat football.

At the 13:35 mark of the second, Nealy completed a 72-yard pass to Markee White. This is the longest reception since Chase Wasson hooked up with K.R. Carpenter for 73 yards at Baylor (9/11/04).

The preceding play was reviewed. The play stood as called, confirming that White went out of bounds at the one-yard line.

Texas State played before 72,741 fans at Kyle Field. This is the largest crowd to watch the Bobcats in program history.

White caught six passes for 146 yards. He is the Bobcats' first 100-yard receiver since Beau Roberts came down with 103 yards at Stephen F. Austin (10/25/03). This is his first 100-yard performance (previous career high was 3 catches for 90 yards at Cal-Poly on 10/16/04).

O'Neal's 19-yard fumble recovery in the fourth quarter was the junior's second of the year. He had a 14-yard fumble recovery against Delta State in the season opener.