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Texas State tops Utah State 20-17 on Jacob Bonilla's field goal late in fourth quarter

Jacob Bonilla’s 37-yard field goal with less than two minutes remaining lifted Texas State to a 20-17 victory over Utah State

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Best numbers in '26 Jenkins joined the running brigade in Texas State with 78 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown in the Bobcats 66-27 win over Colorado State on Oct. 15.

Impact The senior was part of Texas State's ringing up 504 rushing yards as a team as well as seven touchdowns. The Bobcats take on Utah State on Oct. 24. The Aggies defense against the run is in the middle of the nation.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Burgess, Jackson help Texas State rush for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over Colorado State

Torrance Burgess Jr. rushed for career highs of 224 yards and four touchdowns, Brad Jackson threw a touchdown pass and ran for career highs of 181 yards and three scores and Texas...

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Running back with Bobcats Jenkins is on Texas State's roster for the 2026 season.

Impact Jenkins will run it back with the Bobcats even after entering the transfer portal in December. The 5-foot-8 running back rushed 28 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 and was a go-to kick returner.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Jenkins plans to enter the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact After two seasons at Texas State, Jenkins will look for a new program in his final year of eligibility. The running back rushed 28 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 and was an outstanding kick returner.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 5 TDs as Texas State beats South Alabama 49-26

Brad Jackson accounted for five touchdowns and 393 total yards of offense as Texas State beat South Alabama 49-26 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to go Jenkins (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against UL-Lafayette.

Impact Jenkins saw a season-high in snaps last week but did not receive any carries. He's been very effective as the team's kick returner, totaling 431 return yards in eight games this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Termed questionable for Saturday Jenkins (undisclosed) is questionable for Texas State's clash with Louisiana-Lafayette.

Impact Jenkins hasn't gotten a carry since Week 6, having been leapfrogged by Greg Burrell in the pecking order. Still, the Bobcats' depth at tailback could be an issue should Jenkins indeed sit out.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown in victory Jenkins had seven rushes for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-36 win against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Jenkins made the most of his seven carries, scoring again in Week 2. Jenkins' touchdown came on a 17-yard run in the third quarter to put the Bobcats back in the lead. Jenkins has received 12 carries through two games turning that into a productive 126 yards and two touchdowns. Jenkins has not recorded a reception yet this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores touchdown in victory Jenkins had seven rushes for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-36 win against Texas-San Antonio.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores long touchdown Jenkins logged five carries for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-27 victory against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Jenkins exploded for a 58-yard run in the fourth quarter capping off a nice day for the Bobcats running back room. He only received four carries until that late score.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores long touchdown Jenkins logged five carries for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-27 victory against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Jenkins exploded for a 58-yard run in the fourth quarter capping off a nice day for the Bobcats running back room. He only received four carries until that late score.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dismissed from team Jenkins was dismissed from Washington State's football team Monday, Greg Woods of The Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Jenkins violated Washington State's team rules, which caused his dismissal from it. The running back logged 20 carries and six receptions for 122 all-purpose yards across 2023.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Week 8 Jenkins was suspended for Washington State's game Saturday at Oregon, Greg Woods of The Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Jenkins violated team rules, resulting in a suspension with a length that is unclear. In his place, Dylan Paine logged three carries for seven yards. Currently, Jenkins' next opportunity to play is at Arizona State on Oct. 28.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Jenkins didn't make the trip to Eugene for Saturday's game against Oregon, 247Sports reports.

Impact Jenkins usually provides the Cougars with a spell option out of the backfield behind Nakia Watson, but the staff will have to turn elsewhere Saturday for those reps. Jenkins will aim to return next week against Arizona State instead.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in blowout Jenkins rushed five times for 41 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 28-9 win over Cal. He also caught two passes for four yards.

Impact Saturday marked Jenkins' best performance of the season as well as his first career touchdown. He plays second fiddle behind Nakia Watson and currently has Saturday's touchdown and 127 yards to his credit.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Texas State tops Utah State 20-17 on Jacob Bonilla's field goal late in fourth quarter

Burgess, Jackson help Texas State rush for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over Colorado State

Jackson scores 5 TDs as Texas State beats South Alabama 49-26