SAN MARCOS, Texas – After leading Texas State to a double-digit win on the road over Baylor to open the 2023 season, quarterback TJ Finley was named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending Sept. 3, the conference office announced on Monday.
Finley, a first-year transfer from Auburn, accounted for four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) and was 22-of-30 for 298 yards passing in the 42-31 Texas State win on Saturday. He added 18 rushing yards to finish with 316 yards of total offense in his first career start as a Bobcat (12th career start overall).