Tarleton State flips Lone Star Conference on its head, upsets Texas A&M-Commerce 47-21

No. 16 Tarleton State scored 20 fourth quarter points and used a punishing ground attack to upset No. 7 Texas A&M-Commerce 47-21 and claim possession of the President’s Cup for the first time since 2012. The Texans have now won six games in a row to open the season which is their longest winning streak since 2007. Tarleton State rolled up 486 total yards of offense led by Xavier Turner, who gained 166 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Ben Holmes completed 16-of-31 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns for Tarleton State. EJ Speed recorded 13 tackles and a sack to lead the Texans defense. The Texas A&M-Commerce offense was led by Kane Wilson who completed 18-of-31 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown. Reggie Kincade returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for the Lions in the second quarter. The Lions had uncharacteristic issues with discipline in the game as they committed 18 penalties for 167 yards.

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