Texas State junior kicker Jacob Bates (47) kicks the ball back to Appalachian State University after the Bobcats scored during the game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State sophomore defensive lineman Jordan Revels (91) sacks the Appalachian State University senior quarterback Zac Thomas (12), Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State sophomore running back Jahmyl Jeter (28) dodges Appalachian State University junior inside linebacker D’Marco Jackson (52) while running the ball up the field, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State sophomore safety Kevin Anderson (5) and junior linebacker London Harris (27) jumps in celebration after stopping the Appalachian State University defense during the second quarter of the game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State Head Football Coach Jake Spavital (left) talks to junior quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) during a timeout during the game against Appalachian State University, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State junior quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) drops back to avoid Appalachian State University defenders before passing the ball upfield, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State sophomore safety Auston Deason (16) and junior safety Grid Isidore (2) congratulate senior linebacker Brayden Stringer (33) after he makes a stop on the Appalachian State University offense, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.

Texas State junior quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) carries the ball as he sprints up the field dodging Appalachian State University defenders, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-17.