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Texas State coach GJ Kinne calls the portal window “a lot better” as the Bobcats add 19 transfers and 19 signees to strengthen defense and the O-line.
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From a strong finish and transfer portal questions to defensive changes and Pac-12 momentum, Texas State enters the offseason with clarity and confidence.
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Explosive offense, disciplined defense and a fan base that travels – Texas State’s Armed Forces Bowl win was a preview of what the Pac-12 is about to get under G.J. Kinne.
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See photos from Texas State’s 41–10 victory over Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, showcasing the Bobcats’ dominant performance and celebration. Continue reading Photos: Texas State overwhelms Rice in third-straight bowl win
Texas State saved its sharpest football for last. After a sluggish first half, the Bobcats exploded for 31 unanswered points after halftime to overwhelm Rice 41–10 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday in Fort Worth, closing their Sun Belt era with a dominant performance and carrying momentum into an offseason filled with expectation.
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Texas State is headed back to the postseason for a third straight year and will face Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Continue reading Texas State set to face Rice in Armed Forces Bowl in third straight bowl appearance
Texas State volleyball pushed Arkansas State to five sets in the Sun Belt semifinals behind 22 kills from Samantha Wunsch and a career-high 31 digs from Alyssa Clark, but the Bobcats came up short and now await the NCAA Tournament selection show. Continue reading Texas State falls in five sets to Arkansas State in Sun Belt semifinals
Texas State and Rice advance in their respective conference tournaments, while North Texas, UTSA and UTEP conclude postseason play. Here’s a full roundup and what’s next for Texas programs. Continue reading College volleyball roundup: Texas State and Rice muscle into semifinals; UTEP stunned in upset
Texas State enters the 2025 Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament on an eight-match winning streak after sweeping James Madison in two five-set thrillers and will open postseason play against Coastal Carolina in Friday’s quarterfinals in Foley, Ala. Continue reading Texas State enters Sun Belt tournament as No. 3 seed and one of hottest teams in conference
The Sun Belt Conference handed out suspensions to 13 players from Texas State and Louisiana following a postgame brawl after their Nov. 8 matchup, calling the behavior “unacceptable” and closing the matter. Continue reading Sun Belt suspends players following postgame brawl between Texas State and Louisiana
Texas State and UTSA women’s soccer teams captured conference titles over the weekend, earning automatic NCAA Tournament bids with championship wins in the Sun Belt and American Athletic Conference tournaments. Continue reading Texas State and UTSA capture conference women’s soccer titles, earn NCAA Tournament bids
Texas State’s 42–39 loss at Louisiana featured a postgame brawl, explosive offense, defensive breakdowns and a fading bowl outlook as the Bobcats prepare for their Pac-12 future. Continue reading Five thoughts: Texas State players let frustrations out in postgame brawl
Texas State’s fourth-quarter rally came up just short in a 42–39 road loss to Louisiana, despite standout performances from Beau Sparks and Brad Jackson. Continue reading Texas State rallies late but falls short at Louisiana as bowl hopes now hang by a thread
Texas State senior Jade Defraeye got the surprise of a lifetime when her family traveled from France to see her play at Texas State for the first time. Watch the emotional reunion. Continue reading Watch: Texas State senior Jade Defraeye reunites with family on senior weekend
Vandegrift alum Samantha Wunsch has become the heartbeat of Texas State volleyball. The Austin native’s leadership, competitiveness and connection with longtime teammate Dylan Gilkey have anchored the Bobcats’ rise in Sun Belt play. Continue reading From Vandegrift to Texas State: Samantha Wunsch’s hometown journey fuels Bobcats’ success
Texas State faces Louisiana in a must-win Sun Belt showdown Saturday as the Bobcats fight to keep their bowl hopes alive against a resurgent Ragin’ Cajuns team that has dominated the series 12–0. Continue reading Texas State seeks redemption, bowl hopes in must-win showdown at Louisiana
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
