SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State sophomore quarterback Willie Jones III has been recognized for his outstanding performance in TXST's 40-31 victory at Georgia State last Saturday in being named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award's Honorable Mention list for week 10 of the college football season.
Jones III, who is from Silsbee, Texas, threw for career-highs of 325 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 62 yards and a TD against the Panthers. He is the first Bobcat to pass for 300 yards in a game this season as he completed 21-of-26 passes at Georgia State.