TJ Finley threw for 298 and three scores and ran for another touchdown to lead Texas State over Baylor 42-31 on Saturday.

The former Auburn quarterback led Texas State to its first win over a Power 5 Conference opponent.

Joey Hobert was the beneficiary of Finley’s aerial attack, hauling in six receptions for 105 yards and a score. Finley’s rushing touchdown gave Texas State a 35-21 lead in the third quarter. Baylor, a 27.5-point favorite, took a 3-0 lead early then played from behind the rest of the game.

The Bobcats have posted just one winning season in 11 years at the FBS level and haven’t won more than four games in a season in any of the last nine seasons.

The Bobcats had 448 total yards and scored touchdowns on six of their next eight possessions after the initial drive. That included two first-quarter scores from Ismail Mahdi, on a 10-yard reception and 65-yard run, after they trailed for the only time at 3-0. They led 28-13 at halftime.

Mahdi was the Bobcats’ leading rusher with 83 yards on six carries.

Blake Shapen threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns for Baylor, despite missing parts of the second half with an injury. Mississippi State transfer Sawyer Robertson added 113 yards through the air in relief but was intercepted and fumbled on Baylor’s final two possessions.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.