College sports news from the Austin Sports Journal
UTSA fell behind early and couldn’t recover as South Florida scored twice on defense and piled up 45 first-half points in a 55–23 win Thursday night in Tampa. Continue reading USF rolls past UTSA behind dominant first half, 55–23
Texas State women’s soccer advances to the Sun Belt championship, while men’s and women’s basketball open the season at Strahan Arena. Continue reading Bobcat roundup: Women’s soccer heads to Sun Belt championship
Texas State’s bowl hopes are fading after a 52–20 loss to James Madison. The Bobcats have dropped four straight as defensive struggles and fan frustration mount in San Marcos. Continue reading Five thoughts: Texas State’s slide continues after 52–20 loss to JMU as fan frustration reaches tipping point
See highlights from Texas State’s college football game against James Madison on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos. Continue reading Watch: Highlights from Texas State vs. James Madison
Texas State fell 52–20 to James Madison after turnovers erased a strong first half. Brad Jackson threw for 230 yards and a touchdown as the Bobcats dropped their fourth straight game. Continue reading Texas State left searching for answers as James Madison routs Bobcats 52–20
Texas State looks to snap a three-game skid and make a statement at home as the Bobcats host James Madison Tuesday night on ESPN2 in a key Sun Belt matchup. Continue reading Texas State faces defining test in national spotlight as JMU visits on Tuesday night
Texas State’s bowl hopes take a hit after a third straight loss. Here are five thoughts on penalties, play-calling and what’s next for the Bobcats. Continue reading Five thoughts: Bobcats’ bowl hopes in dire straits after third straight loss
UTSA falls 55-17 at North Texas as Drew Mestemaker throws four TDs and runs for another; Robert Henry rushes for 138 yards in the loss. Continue reading UTSA overwhelmed by North Texas in 55-17 loss
Texas State suffers its third straight loss and second in overtime, falling 40-37 at Marshall despite Brad Jackson’s 444-yard passing day. Continue reading Missed opportunities doom Texas State in double overtime loss to Marshall
Texas State visits Marshall for the first-ever meeting between the programs. Preview key players, matchups, and storylines as the Bobcats look to bounce back against a tough Thundering Herd team on Homecoming in Huntington. Continue reading Texas State looks avoid third straight loss against red-hot Marshall in first-ever meeting
UTSA travels to North Texas for another “Battle of the Birds” showdown. See key players, matchups, and predictions as the Roadrunners look to stay hot against a high-scoring Mean Green team in Denton. Continue reading UTSA looks to stay hot against high-scoring North Texas in rivalry showdown
See the top storylines for Texas State vs. Marshall, including the Bobcats’ must-win urgency, Marshall’s home-field edge, and a quarterback showdown set to highlight a high-scoring Sun Belt clash. Continue reading Texas State at Marshall: Top storylines to watch
Texas State baseball will play a program-record 34 home games in 2026, highlighted by visits from Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor and future Pac-12 opponents Gonzaga and Washington State. Continue reading Texas State baseball to host record 34 home games in 2026 schedule
Publisher and Texas State beat writer Michael Adams reflects on his ties to Marshall University as an alumni, his near transfer to Texas State, and memories ahead of this weekend’s game between the Thundering Herd and the Bobcats. Continue reading Adams: It’s Marshall week for Texas State football; Lord, help me
Texas State squandered another big lead in a 48-41 overtime loss to Troy, raising concerns about the defense, Dexter McCoil’s job security and the upcoming road trip to Marshall. Continue reading 5 thoughts on Texas State’s loss to Troy; heat rising on DC Dexter McCoil Sr.
Texas State squandered a 21-point lead for the second straight week, falling 48-41 in overtime to Troy before 24,369 fans in San Marcos. Greg Burrell ran for a career-high 136 yards in the loss. Continue reading Highlights: Texas State squanders another big lead; falls to Troy in overtime
Owen McCown threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns as UTSA dominated Rice 61-13, setting a program scoring record with explosive offense and two defensive scores at the Alamodome. Continue reading UTSA sets scoring record in 61-13 rout of Rice behind McCown’s three TDs
See photos and video from Wednesday’s dedication of the Johnny and Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Continue reading See inside Texas State’s $37M renovated Johnny & Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center
Texas State’s defense collapsed in the fourth quarter, giving up a late touchdown in a 31–30 loss to Arkansas State. The Bobcats look for a rebound Saturday at home against Troy. Continue reading After Arkansas State collapse, Texas State shifts attention to Troy showdown
UTSA blew a 14–3 lead in a 27–21 loss to Temple. Jeff Traylor backed QB Owen McCown and now turns focus to Rice at the Alamodome. Continue reading UTSA turns focus to Rice after disappointing loss in American opener
