McNeese rolls past HBU 27-12

LAKE CHARLES, La. — James Tabary threw for 184 yards and two scores as McNeese State took control in the final quarter to roll to a 27-12 win over Houston Baptist on Saturday night.

The Cowboys dominated the Huskies, racking up 306 total yards to HBU’s 132, in the first meeting between the schools. McNeese held HBU (1-3, 0-2) to just 45 yards passing as Bailey Zappe was 7-of-17 with two interceptions. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 34 ALABAMA ST. 0

The Panthers’ defense held the host Hornets to 127 yards of total offense while the offense racked up 234 rushing yards in the shutout. ALA. A&M 30, TSU 13 Jordan Bentley ran for two touchdowns and Aqeel Glass threw two touchdown passes as the Bulldogs built a 30-0 lead and held on at home. SAM HOUSTON ST. 66 NICHOLLS ST. 17

Jeremiah Briscoe threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns with Nathan Stewart catching seven for 147 yards and two scores for the host Bearkats. SE LOUISIANA 49, LAMAR 21

Darren Johnson rushed for 176 of the Lions’ 366 yards on the ground, and the Cardinals couldn’t keep pace on the road. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 20

ABILENE CHRISTIAN 10

Foster Sawyer and Jake Blumrick combined to throw for 223 yards to lead the Lumberjacks to a road victory. NORTH TEXAS 46, UAB 43

Trevor Moore’s fourth field goal, a 27-yarder with seven seconds remaining, lifted the host Mean Green to a win. UTSA 44, TEXAS ST. 14

Jalen Rhodes rushed for a career-high 174 yards, including two touchdowns, and the Roadrunners cruised on the road. NEW MEXICO ST. 41, UTEP 14

Tyler Rogers passed for 283 yards and two TDs, and Larry Rose III provided 144 yards and two scores on the ground as the Miners won at home. SMU 44, ARKANSAS ST. 21

The Mustangs rode a 20-point second quarter and 580 yards of total offense to a home victory over the Red Wolves.

From wire reports