WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — UT Rio Grande Valley defeated McNeese State 27-10 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. The Vaqueros built a 10-3 lead after the first quarter, extended it to 17-3 by halftime and led 20-10 entering the fourth before adding another touchdown. UT Rio Grande Valley improved to 2-0, while McNeese State dropped to 1-3. Devin Lippold threw for 141 yards and added 45 rushing yards and a score. Aidan Jakobsohn accounted for three touchdowns, passing for 137 yards and rushing for 65. TJ Dement rushed for 144 yards, Brennan Carroll added 89 rushing yards, and Jaydon Smith caught four passes for 81 yards. Marcus Heard Jr. and TJ Neal each intercepted a pass, while Jaiden Haygood recorded 13 tackles. The Cowboys scored on a first-quarter field goal and a third-quarter touchdown. UT Rio Grande Valley next plays at Texas A&M-Commerce on Oct. 3. McNeese State hosts Texas A&M-Commerce on Sept. 26.