Texas State junior wide receiver Julian Ortega-Jones (17) jumps to catch the football for a first down during the game against the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore cornerback Chris Mills (22) takes down a UIW receiver during the third quarter, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore defensive lineman (91) eyes a loose ball after the Cardinals fumble at the goal-line, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State junior wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) looks at the referee for confirmation after catching a touchdown pass, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State head coach Jake Spavital embraces his players in the tunnel prior to running out onto the field to face the Cardinals, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State freshman wide receiver Kannon Webb (27) cheers on teammate Marcell Barbee (18) after he scored a touchdown over UIW, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State junior wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) extends out to catch a touchdown pass from quarterback Brady McBride (2), Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State sophomore quarterback Brady McBride (2) looks down field for an open receiver, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State junior wide receiver Javen Banks (1) looks back in order to catch the incoming pass in the game versus the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore running back Jahmyl Jeter (28) looks up field for an open running lane through the Cardinals defense, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State sophomore running back Brock Sturges (5) sprints past UIW, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore cornerback Chris Mills (22) jumps onto the loose ball after a Cardinal fumble at the goal-line, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State senior cornerback Michael LoVett III (21) attempts to stop Cardinal junior wide receiver Taylor Grimes (16) from scoring a touchdown, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State junior wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) catches the football in the end zone for a touchdown over the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore quarterback Brady McBride (2) catches the snap to start the next play against the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State Bobcats pick up sophomore running back Jahmyl Jeter (28) from the end zone after Jeter scores the first touchdown of the game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State sophomore quarterback Brady McBride (2) prepares to pass the ball to an open teammate during the game against the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore quarterback Brady McBride (2) celebrates with his teammates after Jahmyl Jeter (28) rushes for a touchdown, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State sophomore kicker Seth Keller (43) kicks a field goal during the game against the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore tight end Jackson Lanam (87) extends his arm to make a block on an extra point attempt, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

The Bobcats celebrate with junior wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the University of the Incarnate Word, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-34.

Texas State sophomore running back Jahmyl Jeter (28) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first touchdown of the game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State graduate transfer safety Troy Lefeged, Jr. (4) goes for a tackle on a Cardinal running back short of the goal-line, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State senior cornerback D.C. Williams (5) makes a touchdown saving tackle on a Cardinal receiver, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.

Texas State sophomore running back Jahmyl Jeter (28) barrels through a Cardinal defender to score the first touchdown of the game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost to the University of the Incarnate Word 42-34.