Texas State prepares for season opener against Texas on Sept. 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Texas State Bobcats will open their football season against Texas on September 5 in Austin. The matchup marks Texas State's debut in the Pac-12, and they enter this season with a confident roster under head coach GJ Kinne. After three consecutive winning seasons with bowl victories, the Bobcats aim to build on their offensive success while improving their defensive performance. Quarterback Brad Jackson, alongside All-Pac-12 receivers Beau Sparks and Chris Dawn, leads the charge for Texas State.
- •Texas State opens the season against Texas on Sept. 5.
- •GJ Kinne is in his fourth season as head coach.
- •Brad Jackson returns as the starting quarterback.
- •Sparks and Dawn are both preseason All-Pac-12 selections.
- •Texas State has a history of bowl wins over the past three seasons.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Bobcats bring balance into season opener at Texas
"Texas State enters its fourth season under GJ Kinne with an experienced offense and growing confidence on defense ahead of its Sept. 5 opener against Texas.
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