TJ Finley named Offensive Sun Belt Player of the Week in Texas State debut

Texas State quarterbacks TJ Finley and Malik Hornsby split first-team practice reps up until kickoff for the Bobcats' season opening game against Baylor on Sept. 2. In a battle where both men made a strong case, head coach GJ Kinne decided to turn to the 6-foot-7-inch Finley, who transferred from Auburn in May.

Finley responded by completing 22-of-30 passes for 298 yards and three touchdowns. Oh, and Texas State upset four-touchdown favorite Baylor at home. For those week one heroics, he's earned Sun Belt Player of the Week. He's the first Texas State player to be named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week since 2021 (Tyler vitt).