MONROE, La. (AP) — Tyler Vitt threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in the first half to lead Texas State to an 38-17 victory over Louisiana-Monroe in a Sun Belt Conference opener. Vitt connected with Jeremiah Haydel on a 32-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, and a 75-yard score at the end of the second to give Texas State (1-2, 1-0) a 31-14 halftime lead. Jarron Morris scored a touchdown on a 100-yard interception return with 35 seconds left. Colby Suits was 35 of 53 for 377 yards passing with two touchdowns and an interception for UL Monroe.
