Angelo State football prepares for 2026 season with new coordinators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Angelo State University football is gearing up for the 2026 season under head coach Jeff Girsch, featuring new coordinators. Jason Johnson has been appointed as the offensive coordinator, previously serving as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. Joe Ford joins as the defensive coordinator, having worked at Bemidji State. The Rams finished 6-5 in the previous season, missing the playoffs, and are expected to finish fourth in the Lone Star Conference. The season opener is scheduled against Fort Hays State at home, with early games against ranked opponents testing the team's readiness.
- •Two new coordinators, Jason Johnson and Joe Ford, join the Rams.
- •Angelo State finished 6-5 overall and 4-5 in the Lone Star Conference last year.
- •The Rams are picked to finish fourth in the LSC for the upcoming season.
- •First game is at home against Fort Hays State on Thursday night.
- •Early opponents include teams currently ranked or receiving votes.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — VIDEO: Angelo State football will be making a push to return to the playoffs in 2026
"SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Angelo State University football team has two new coordinators and a lot of new faces heading into the 2026 season under longtime head coach Jeff Girsch. Jason Johnson is the Rams’ new offensive coordinator, after serving as ASU’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. Joe Ford, a former […]
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