2024 Texas State Bobcats football team

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2024 Texas State Bobcats football
Texas State Athletics wordmark.svg
First Responder Bowl champion
First Responder Bowl, W 30–28 vs. North Texas
Conference Sun Belt Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record8–5 (5–3 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Run and gun
Defensive coordinator Dexter McCoil (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto (1st season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium UFCU Stadium
Seasons
←  2023
2025  →
2024 Sun Belt Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Marshall xy$  7 –1   10 –3  
Georgia Southern  6 –2   8 –5  
James Madison  4 –4   9 –4  
Old Dominion  4 –4   5 –7  
Coastal Carolina  3 –5   6 –7  
Appalachian State  3 –5   5 –6  
Georgia State  1 –7   3 –9  
West Division
Louisiana xy  7 –1   10 –4  
Texas State  5 –3   8 –5  
Arkansas State  5 –3   8 –5  
South Alabama  5 –3   7 –6  
Louisiana–Monroe  3 –5   5 –7  
Troy  3 –5   4 –8  
Southern Miss  0 –8   1 –11  
Championship: Marshall 31, Louisiana 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant

The 2024 Texas State Bobcats football team represented Texas State University in the Sun Belt Conference's West Division during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats were led by G. J. Kinne in his second year as the head coach. The Bobcats play home games at the UFCU Stadium, located in San Marcos, Texas.

Contents

The Bobcats finished the regular season with an overall record of 7–5, finishing with a winning record in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 2008–2009 seasons. [1]

Offseason

Coaching changes

On December 27, 2023, a day following the Bobcats' win in the First Responder Bowl, it was announced that defensive coordinator Jonathan Patke had been hired as Duke's defensive coordinator. [2] On February 6, 2024, it was reported that safeties coach Dexter McCoil had been promoted to defensive coordinator. [3]

Transfers

[4]

Preseason

Media poll

In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Bobcats were picked to finish first place in the West division. [5]

Quarterback Jordan McCloud, running back Ismail Mahdi, wide receiver Joey Hobert, linebacker Ben Bell, and kicker Mason Shipley were awarded to be in the preseason All-Sun Belt first team offense, defense and special teams, respectively. [6] Wide receiver Kole Wilson and defensive back Kaleb Culp were named to the second team offense and defense.

Schedule

The football schedule was announced on March 1, 2024. [7]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 31, 20247:00 p.m. Lamar *
 ESPN+ W 34–2719,637
September 73:00 p.m. UTSA *
 ESPNU W 49–1028,000
September 126:30 p.m. Arizona State *
  • UFCU Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
 ESPN L 28–3125,187
September 282:00 p.m.vs. Sam Houston *
ESPN+L 39–4027,225
October 36:00 p.m.at Troy
ESPN2 W 38–1720,349
October 126:00 p.m. Arkansas State
  • UFCU Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
ESPN+W 41–928,000
October 192:30 p.m.at Old Dominion
ESPN+L 14–2419,129
October 296:30 p.m. Louisiana
  • UFCU Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
ESPN2L 17–2316,831
November 911:00 a.m.at Louisiana–Monroe
ESPNUW 38–1713,720
November 166:00 p.m. Southern Miss Dagger-14-plain.png
  • UFCU Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
ESPN+W 58–322,618
November 236:00 p.m. Georgia State
  • UFCU Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
ESPN+L 44–5218,271
November 292:30 p.m.at South Alabama
ESPN+W 45–3815,569
January 3, 20253:00 p.m.vs. North Texas *
ESPNW 30–2828,725
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • All times are in Central time

Personnel

2024 Texas State Bobcats football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0Jaden WilliamsSr
WR 1Chris Dawn Jr.So
WR 2Kole WilsonJr
QB 3 Jordan McCloud Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 5Jaylen JenkinsJr
QB 6PJ Hatter Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 7Lincoln Pare Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 8Brad JacksonFr
TE 9Konner Fox Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 10Joey HobertSr
WR 11Beau SparksSo
WR 12Jaylon Griffin Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 13Griffin Moore Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 14Jordan MartinFr
QB 15RJ Martinez Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 16Blake Smith Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 17Kylen EvansFr
WR 18Drew Donley Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 19Dylan Rhodes Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 20Lincoln PhilyawFr
RB 21 Ismail Mahdi Jr
RB 22Torrance Burgess Jr. Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 23Junior ThorntonFr
WR 27Kannon Webb Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 30Tyrese BrownSr
RB 33Deion Hankins Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 34Justin CannonFr
TE 44Austin SamahaJr
OL 50Jimmy LeeJr
OL 51Brock RikerFr
OL 52Trenton Scott Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 54Tyler NorrisFr
OL 55Jimeto ObigboSr
OL 57Ian Langford Redshirt.svg  So
OL 58Ezra Dotson-OyetadeJr
OL 61Aiden BeckettFr
OL 62Malcolm Fields Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 63Aidin Rhodes Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 64Dorion Strawn Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 65Emeka Obigbo Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 66Justin DeLeon Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 67Carter Traynor Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 68Sully Burns Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 71Alex Harkey Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 72David Conner Redshirt.svg  So
OL 74Tellek LocketteJr
OL 75Bami Badusi Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 76Nash JonesSr
OL 77Chayse Todd Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 80Jake Simpson Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 82Isaac Norris Redshirt.svg  So
WR 83Dawson Menegatti Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 85Cullen Smith Redshirt.svg  So
TE 86Titus Lyons Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 87Gage Patrick Redshirt.svg  So
WR 88Langston Anderson Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 89Jordan WilliamsFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DE 0Brice BassSr
DE 0Steven Parker Redshirt.svg  Sr
CB 1Joshua Eaton Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 2Max HarrisJr
DT 3Terry WebbSr
STAR 4Alonzo Edwards, Jr.Sr
S 5Darius Jackson Redshirt.svg  So
DE 6Jo'Laison Landry Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 7Chris Mills Redshirt.svg  Sr
DT 8Tavian ColemanSr
STAR 9Caleb Coleman Redshirt.svg  Jr
CB 10Jordan Polk Redshirt.svg  Sr
DE 11Deven WrightJr
S 12Tory Spears Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 13Mannie Nunnery Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 14Kenny Haynes Redshirt.svg  Sr
CB 16Donte Thompson Redshirt.svg  Jr
DT 17Dominique Ratcliff Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 18Derick Mourning Jr. Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 19Kaleb CulpSr
S 20Justin Harris Redshirt.svg  Sr
CB 21Canden Grogan Redshirt.svg  Jr
DE 22Kalil Alexander Redshirt.svg  Jr
CB 23Amarion Atwood Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 24Trez Moore Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 25James Neal Redshirt.svg  Sr
LB 26Michael Boudoin III Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 27Bobby CrosbySr
S 28Tice WilliamsFr
LB 29Treylin PayneJr
CB 31Kameron PearsonJr
S 32Ryan NolanSo
DE 33Ben BellSr
DE 34Jermy Jackson Jr.Fr
S 35Will MitchellFr
CB 37Christopher JonesFr
CB 40JeCareon Lathan Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 41Kaden Watts Redshirt.svg  So
DE 42Tymere JacksonJr
S 43Justin Strong Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 44Karson Kaiser Redshirt.svg  So
LB 46Ja'Mari LayeFr
DT 48Travion SmithSo
S 49Layne HorakJr
DT 50Nick Johnson Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 51Jacob CaruthersFr
DT 55Nathan Huerta Redshirt.svg  So
LB 56Owen McClintock Redshirt.svg  Jr
DT 90Amipeleasi Langi Jr.Sr
DT 92Alex Merritt Redshirt.svg  Sr
DT 99Kamren Washington Redshirt.svg  So
DB Khalil WarfieldJr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 36Mason Shipley Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 37Brendan Franke Redshirt.svg  Jr
P 38David Nunez Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 39Beckham SunderlandJr
P 40Lars RauFr
K 41Carlos Alvarado Redshirt.svg  Fr
LS 45John Oehrlein Redshirt.svg  Sr
LS 47Darian SnellFr
LS 48Daniel Meunier Redshirt.svg  Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: November 13, 2024

Staff

NamePositionConsecutive season at
Texas State in current position
G. J. Kinne Head coach 2nd
Mack Leftwich Offensive coordinator2nd
Dexter McCoil, Sr. Defensive coordinator1st as DC; 2nd overall
Daniel Da Prato Special teams/associate head coach2nd
Will BryantTight ends2nd
Chad Morris Wide receivers/passing game1st
Barrick Nealy Running backs1st
Jordan ShoemakerOffensive line/run game2nd
Bradley Dale Peveto Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers1st
Matthew GreggCornerbacks2nd
Mike O'GuinDefensive line2nd

[8]

Game summaries

Lamar

Lamar Cardinals at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinals00101727
Bobcats15331334

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 19,637
  • Referee: Steven Robinson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brant Freeman (play-by-play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TXST – Jaden Williams 34-yard pass from Jaden McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 13:44. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:12.
  • TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run (David Nunez pass to Konner Fox), 7:02. Bobcats 15–0. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:57.

Second quarter

  • TXST – Mason Shipley 40-yard field goal, 12:44. Bobcats 18–0. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:38.

Third quarter

  • LAM – Damien Moore 18-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 13:37. Bobcats 18–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.
  • TXST – Mason Shipley 46-yard field goal, 10:28. Bobcats 21–7. Drive: 11 plays, 36 yards, 3:09.
  • LAM – Chris Esqueda 28-yard field goal, 2:58. Bobcats 21–10. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 7:30.

Fourth quarter

  • LAM – Sevonne Rhea 47-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 13:44. Bobcats 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 1:20.
  • TXST – Joey Hobert 37-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 9:30. Bobcats 28–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:14.
  • TXST – Joey Hobert 30-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (kick failed), 5:29. Bobcats 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:45.
  • LAM – Jayden Boyd 9-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 4:11. Bobcats 34–24. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:18.
  • LAM – Chris Esqueda 27-yard field goal, 0:37. Bobcats 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 1:47.
StatisticsLAMTXST
First downs1830
Total yards288486
Rushing yards51213
Passing yards237273
Turnovers02
Time of possession27:5631:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LamarPassingRobert Coleman16/34, 237 yards, 2 TD
RushingKhalan Griffin16 rushes, 71 yards
ReceivingKyndon Fuselier6 receptions, 107 yards
Texas StatePassing Jordan McCloud 21/30, 238 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Ismail Mahdi 28 rushes, 156 yards, TD
ReceivingJoey Hobert6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD

UTSA (I-35 Rivalry)

UTSA Roadrunners at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Roadrunners307010
Bobcats14217749

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: NE at 19 miles per hour (31 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 28,000
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Doug Sherman (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TXST – Jordan McCloud 17-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 6:19. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:51.
  • UTSA – Chase Allen 26-yard field goal, 1:43. Bobcats 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 4:36.
  • TXST – Jordan McCloud 2-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 0:29. Bobcats 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:14.

Second quarter

  • TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 46-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 12:43. Bobcats 21–3. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:05.
  • TXST – Deion Hankins 2-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 4:39. Bobcats 28–3. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 2:05.
  • TXST – Lincoln Pare 45-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 1:52. Bobcats 35–3. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:49.

Third quarter

  • TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 21-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 7:13. Bobcats 42–3. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:55.
  • UTSA – Willie McCoy 2-yard pass from Eddie Lee Marburger (Chase Allen kick), 0:02. Bobcats 42–10. Drive: 19 plays, 75 yards, 7:11.

Fourth quarter

  • TXST – Lincoln Pare 33-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 9:43. Bobcats 49–10. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:17.
StatisticsUTSATXST
First downs1626
Total yards334504
Rushing yards82195
Passing yards252309
Turnovers21
Time of possession26:4733:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingEddie Lee Marburger14/27, 147 yards, TD, INT
RushingRobert Henry9 rushes, 26 yards
ReceivingWillie McCoy3 receptions, 59 yards, TD
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud18/27, 309 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingLincoln Pare11 rushes, 109 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingChris Dawn Jr.5 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD

Arizona State

Arizona State Sun Devils at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sun Devils7147331
Bobcats7147028

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 92 °F (33 °C)
  • Game attendance: 25,187
  • Referee: Stephen Baron
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Dan Mullen (analyst) and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:37) ASU – Cam Skattebo 1-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:46; Arizona State 7–0)
  • (1:10) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 5-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:27; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (8:31) TXST – Jaden Williams 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 15 plays, 64 yards, 6:47; Texas State 14–7)
  • (5:16) TXST – Beau Sparks 19-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 0:53; Texas State 21–7)
  • (3:46) ASU – Jordyn Tyson 52-yard pass from Sam Leavitt, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:30; Texas State 21–14)
  • (0:06) ASU – Sam Leavitt 7-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 2:32; Tied 21–21)
Third quarter
  • (4:18) TXST – Jaden Williams 44-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:02; Texas State 28–21)
  • (2:17) ASU – Cam Skattebo 2-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:01; Tied 28–28)
Fourth quarter
  • (6:29) ASU – Ian Hershey 22-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:35; Arizona State 31–28)
StatisticsASUTXST
First downs2021
Total yards347397
Rushing yards101132
Passing yards246265
Turnovers13
Time of possession38:1731:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arizona StatePassing Sam Leavitt 19/30, 246 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Cam Skattebo 24 rushes, 62 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jordyn Tyson 6 receptions, 120 yards, TD
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud28/43, 265 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingIsmail Mahdi14 rushes, 68 yards
ReceivingJaden Williams4 receptions, 75 yards, 2 TD

Vs. Sam Houston

Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats22107039
Bearkats02113640

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 27,225
  • Referee: Garrett Dickerson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Randy McIlvoy (play-by-play) and John Harris (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TXST– Joey Herbert 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, (Mason Shipley kick), 11:08. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 3:46.
  • TXST– Kenny Haynes 29-yard fumble return (Mason Shipley pass to David Nunez), 9:21. Bobcats 15–0.
  • TXST– Joey Hobert 2-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, (Mason Shipley kick), 2:20. Bobcats 22–0. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 5:35.
Second quarter
  • SHSU– Jay Ducker 1-yard run, (Christian Pavon kick), 11:14. Bobcats 22–7. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:06.
  • SHSU– Jay Ducker 14-yard run, (Christian Pavon kick), 6:16. Bobcats 22–14. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:26.
  • TXST– Lincoln Pare 14-yard run, (Mason Shipley kick), 3:19. Bobcats 29–14. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:57.
  • SHSU– Hunter Watson 3-yard run, (Christian Pavon kick), 0:51. Bobcats 29–21. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 1:30.
  • TXST– Mason Shipley 60-yard field goal, 0:00. Bobcats 32–14. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:41.
Third quarter
  • TXST– Kole Wilson 4-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley Kick), 11:57. Bobcats 39–21. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:41.
  • SHSU– Hunter Watson 1-yard run (Two Point Conversion failed), 4:30. Bobcats 39–27. Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:25.
  • SHSU– Jay Ducker 1-yard run (Pavon Christian Kick), 0:51. Bobcats 39–34. Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 1:50.
Fourth quarter
  • SHSU– Pavon Christian 46-yard field goal, 9:28. Bobcats 39–37. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 4:31.
  • SHSU– Pavon Christian 24-yard field goal, 0:06. Bearkats 40–39. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:43.
StatisticsTXSTSHSU
First downs2525
Total yards417395
Rushing yards91300
Passing yards32695
Turnovers11
Time of possession25:3834:22
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud29/39, 326 yards, 3 TD
RushingIsmail Mahdi17 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingJaden Williams10 receptions, 133 yards
Sam HoustonPassingHunter Watson10/19, 95 yards
RushingHunter Watson27 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDJ McKinney2 receptions, 22 yards

At Troy

Texas State Bobcats at Troy Trojans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats141410038
Trojans0107017

at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, Alabama

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: W 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 20,349
  • Referee: Scott Broadway
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Ashley ShahAhmadi (sideline)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First Quarter
  • (9:35) TST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:51; Texas State 7–0)
  • (2:05) TST – Jaden Williams 10-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:35; Texas State 14–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:52) TRO – Mojo Dortch 7-yard pass from Tucker Kilcrease, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:26; Texas State 14–7)
  • (9:03) TST – Kole Wilson 51-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:49; Texas State 21–7)
  • (3:17) TRO – Scott Taylor Renfroe 42-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 5:46; Texas State 21–10)
  • (2:02) TST – Joey Hobert 28-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:15; Texas State 28–10)
Third Quarter
  • (9:47) TST – Mason Shipley 53-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 5:13; Texas State 31–10)
  • (5:34) TST – Jordan McCloud 42-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 1:24; Texas State 38–10)
  • (3:28) TRO – Devonte Ross 19-yard pass from Tucker Kilcrease, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:06; Texas State 38–17)
Fourth Quarter

No scoring plays

StatisticsTXSTTROY
First downs2619
Total yards467331
Rushing yards21563
Passing yards252268
Turnovers32
Time of possession31:2728:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud20/29, 252 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingTorrance Burgess Jr.12 carries, 85 yards
ReceivingKole Wilson4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
TroyPassingTucker Kilcrease17/28, 249 yards, 2 TD
RushingDamien Taylor11 carries, 63 yards
ReceivingLandon Parker5 receptions, 83 yards

Arkansas State

Arkansas State Red Wolves at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Red Wolves36009
Bobcats143141041

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 28,000
  • Referee: Tim Barker
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brant Freeman (play-by-play), Keith Moreland (analyst) and Koral Allemand (sideline)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:13) ARST – Clune Van Andel 41-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:47; Arkansas State 3–0)
  • (10:54) TXST – Kole Wilson 53-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:11; Texas State 7–3)
  • (1:12) TXST – Jordan McCloud 5-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 5:07; Texas State 14–3)
Second quarter
  • (11:10) ARST – Clune Van Andel 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:02; Texas State 14–6)
  • (6:37) TXST – Mason Shipley 39-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:33; Texas State 17–6)
  • (0:15) ARST – Clune Van Andel 25-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 1:38; Texas State 17–9)
Third quarter
  • (13:53) TXST – Jaden Williams 25-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:07; Texas State 24–9)
  • (8:08) TXST – Joey Hobert 30-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:33; Texas State 31–9)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) TXST – Joey Hobert 8-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 4:24; Texas State 38–9)
  • (3:42) TXST – Mason Shipley 29-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 9:26; Texas State 41–9)
StatisticsARSTTXST
First downs2028
Total yards384591
Rushing yards171271
Passing yards213320
Turnovers20
Time of possession24:5635:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arkansas StatePassing Jaylen Raynor 24/38, 207 yards, INT
Rushing Ja'Quez Cross 9 carries, 117 yards
ReceivingJa'Quez Cross6 receptions, 48 yards
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud24/29, 320 yards, 4 TD
RushingIsmail Mahdi17 carries, 164 yards
ReceivingJoey Hobert10 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TD

At Old Dominion

Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats007714
Monarchs7701024

at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: NE 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 19,129
  • Referee: Steven Robinson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Chip Tarkenton (play-by-play) and Andy Mashaw (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (2:42) ODU – Colton Joseph 4-yard run, Ethan Sanchez kick (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 1:47; Old Dominion 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (5:08) ODU – Colton Joseph 11-yard run, Ethan Sanchez kick (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:29; Old Dominion 14–0)
Third quarter
  • (7:34) TXST – Jordan McCloud 7-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:53; Old Dominion 14–7)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:43) ODU – Ethan Sanchez 32-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:07; Old Dominion 17–7)
  • (5:16) TXST – Beau Sparks 24-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 4:22; Old Dominion 17–14)
  • (1:19) ODU – Colton Joseph 28-yard run, Ethan Sanchez kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:57; Old Dominion 24–14)
StatisticsTXSTODU
First downs2318
Total yards359322
Rushing yards186192
Passing yards173130
Turnovers21
Time of possession31:1628:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud17/33, 173 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingIsmail Mahdi25 carries, 139 yards
ReceivingJoey Hobert6 receptions, 88 yards
Old DominionPassingColton Joseph15/28, 130 yards
RushingColton Joseph16 carries, 111 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingIsiah Page6 receptions, 36 yards

Louisiana

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Ragin' Cajuns773623
Bobcats608317

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: N 19 miles per hour (31 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 16,831
  • Referee: Jay Hagood
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jay Alter (play-by-play) and Rocky Boiman (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:16) TXST – Mason Shipley 21-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 3:44; Texas State 3–0)
  • (2:50) TXST – Mason Shipley 25-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 6:27; Texas State 6–0)
  • (0:08) LA – Dre'lyn Washington 64-yard run, Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:42; Louisiana 7–6)
Second quarter
  • (1:08) LA – Caden Jensen 1-yard pass from Ben Wooldridge, Kenneth Almendares kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:17; Louisiana 14–6)
Third quarter
  • (8:23) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run, Jaden Williams pass (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:33; Tied 14–14)
  • (4:59) LA – Kenneth Almendares 42-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:24; Louisiana 17–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:08) LA – Kenneth Almendares 24-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:30; Louisiana 20–14)
  • (10:02) TXST – Mason Shipley 25-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:06; Louisiana 20–17)
  • (7:07) LA – Kenneth Almendares 44-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:55; Louisiana 23–17)
StatisticsLATXST
First downs2026
Total yards423378
Rushing yards171177
Passing yards252201
Turnovers02
Time of possession30:5229:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LouisianaPassing Ben Wooldridge 18/28, 252 yards, TD
RushingDre'lyn Washington10 carries, 94 yards, TD
ReceivingLance LeGendre3 receptions, 76 yards
Texas StatePassingRJ Martinez11/14, 113 yards, INT
RushingIsmail Mahdi14 carries, 82 yards, TD
ReceivingKole Wilson6 receptions, 57 yards

At Louisiana–Monroe

Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats141401038
Warhawks0014317

at Malone Stadium, Monroe, Louisiana

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: NE 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 13,720
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:25) TXST – Deion Hankins 3-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 3:57; Texas State 7–0)
  • (1:55) TXST – Kole Wilson 41-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 1 play, 41 yards, 0:08; Texas State 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:04) TXST – Jordan McCloud 6-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 2:56; Texas State 21–0)
  • (0:12) TXST – Brad Jackson 2-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 14 plays, 83 yards, 3:52; Texas State 28–0)
Third quarter
  • (7:48) ULM – Ahmad Hardy 1-yard run, Max Larson kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:12; Texas State 28–7)
  • (2:38) ULM – Ahmad Hardy 1-yard run, Max Larson kick (Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:49; Texas State 28–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:28) TXST – Mason Shipley 32-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 3:27; Texas State 31–14)
  • (6:02) ULM – Max Larson 31-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 2:26; Texas State 31–17)
  • (0:56) TXST – Brad Jackson 13-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:05; Texas State 38–17)
StatisticsTXSTULM
First downs2118
Total yards398278
Rushing yards326159
Passing yards72119
Turnovers02
Time of possession31:0128:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud4/5, 56 yards, TD
RushingBrad Jackson16 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingKole Wilson3 receptions, 53 yards, TD
Louisiana–MonroePassingAidan Armenta13/24, 119 yards, INT
Rushing Ahmad Hardy 20 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDavon Wells3 receptions, 37 yards

Southern Miss

Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Golden Eagles03003
Bobcats211317758

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 22,618
  • Referee: Ted Pitts
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brant Freeman (play-by-play) and Bill Culhane (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:06) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 11-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 4:49; Texas State 7–0)
  • (5:35) TXST – Konner Fox 23-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 7 plays, 88 yards, 2:08; Texas State 14–0)
  • (2:12) TXST – Brad Jackson 10-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 1:38; Texas State 21–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:22) USM – Connor Gibbs 46-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 46 yards, 6:50; Texas State 21–3)
  • (9:33) TXST – Jaden Williams 29-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 0:49; Texas State 27–3)
  • (0:34) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 15-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 0:40; Texas State 34–3)
Third Quarter
  • (12:05) TXST – Torrance Burgess Jr. 57-yard field goal, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:36; Texas State 41–3)
  • (3:18) TXST – Mason Shipley 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:46; Texas State 44–3)
  • (2:05) TXST – Drew Donley 60-yard pass from Brad Jackson, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:12; Texas State 51–3)
Fourth Quarter
  • (7:56) TXST – Lincoln Pare 68-yard run, Beckham Sunderland kick (Drive: 4 plays, 89 yards, 1:45; Texas State 58–3)
StatisticsUSMTXST
First downs1433
Total yards194703
Rushing yards124266
Passing yards70437
Turnovers11
Time of possession34:4325:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern MissPassing Tate Rodemaker 6/15, 63 yards, INT
RushingRodrigues Clark15 carries, 66 yards
ReceivingKenyon Clay5 receptions, 43 yards
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud23/28, 335 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingLincoln Pare2 carries, 74 yards, TD
ReceivingKole Wilson6 receptions, 116 yards

Georgia State

Georgia State Panthers at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers14247752
Bobcats14702344

at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 18,271
  • Referee: Tim Barker
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brant Freeman (play-by-play), Keith Moreland (analyst) and Koral Allemand (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:40) GAST – Michel Dukes 23-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:06; Georgia State 7–0)
  • (7:56) TXST – Torrance Burgess Jr. 18-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:44; Tied 7–7)
  • (5:49) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 10-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 0:30; Texas State 14–7)
  • (2:39) GAST – Freddie Brock 7-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:10; Tied 14–14)
Second quarter
  • (12:26) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:13; Texas State 21–14)
  • (8:40) GAST – Dorian Fleming 30-yard pass from Christian Veilleux, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:46; Tied 21–21)
  • (1:54) GAST – Dorian Fleming 21-yard pass from Christian Veilleux, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:25; Georgia State 28–21)
  • (1:14) GAST – Dorian Fleming 11-yard pass from Christian Veilleux, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:15; Georgia State 35–21)
  • (0:00) GAST – Braeden McAlister 52-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 0:19; Georgia State 38–21)
Third quarter
  • (1:21) GAST – Freddie Brock 57-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:49; Georgia State 45–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:25) TXST – Beau Sparks 80-yard punt return, Chris Dawn Jr. pass (Georgia State 45–29)
  • (10:16) GAST – Freddie Brock 16-yard run, Liam Rickman kick (Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 2:07; Georgia State 52–29)
  • (7:05) TXST – Chris Dawn Jr. 6-yard pass from Jordan McCloud, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:11; Georgia State 52–36)
  • (2:52) TXST – Lincoln Pare 3-yard run, Lincoln Pare pass (Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:05; Georgia State 52–44)
StatisticsGASTTXST
First downs2726
Total yards504459
Rushing yards219157
Passing yards285302
Turnovers04
Time of possession31:3028:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia StatePassing Christian Veilleux 15/26, 285 yards, 3 TD
RushingFreddie Brock18 carries, 133 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingDorian Fleming5 receptions, 88 yards, 3 TD
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud28/44, 302 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingIsmail Mahdi15 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingJaden Williams7 receptions, 91 yards

At South Alabama

Texas State Bobcats at South Alabama Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats147101445
Jaguars14147338

at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 56 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,569
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Pat Greenwood (play-by-play) and Brian Genard (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TXST – Jordan McCloud 9-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 11:53. Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:07.
  • USA – Fluff Bothwell 51-yard run (Laith Marjan kick), 9:38. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15.
  • USA – Blayne Myrick 33-yard interception return (Laith Marjan kick), 8:15. Jaguars 14–7.
  • TXST – Brad Jackson 11-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 4:39. Tied 14–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:36.

Second quarter

  • TXST – Ismail Mahdi 33-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 8:59. Bobcats 21–14. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:58.
  • USA – Jamaal Pritchet 17-yard pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan kick), 3:59. Tied 21–21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:00.
  • USA – Gio Lopez 8-yard run (Laith Marjan kick), 2:06. Jaguars 28–21. Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards, 0:41.

Third quarter

  • TXST – Lincoln Pare 1-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), 6:33. Tied 28–28. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:33.
  • TXST – Mason Shipley 32-yard field goal, 2:49. Bobcats 31–28. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:25.
  • USA – Fluff Bothwell 29-yard run (Laith Marjan kick), 1:44. Jaguars 35–31. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:05.

Fourth quarter

  • TXST – Joey Hobert 18-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), 11:39. Bobcats 38–35. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 4:58.
  • TXST – Mannie Nunnery 60-yard interception return (Mason Shipley kick), 7:27. Bobcats 45–35.
  • USA – Laith Marjan 21-yard field goal, 1:34. Bobcats 45–38. Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards, 5:49.
StatisticsTXSTUSA
First downs2819
Total yards530377
Rushing yards282147
Passing yards248230
Turnovers23
Time of possession35:2524:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas StatePassingJordan McCloud21/28, 248 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingIsmail Mahdi20 rushes, 147 yards, TD
ReceivingJoey Hobert7 receptions, 80 yards, TD
South AlabamaPassing Gio Lopez 16/23, 190 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Fluff Bothwell 6 rushes, 81 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jamaal Pritchett 10 receptions, 85 yards, TD

North Texas (First Responder Bowl)

2025 Servpro First Responder Bowl
North Texas Mean Green at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mean Green7701428
Bobcats6107730

at Gerald J. Ford Stadium • University Park, Texas

  • Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind: E at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 28,725
  • Referee: Greg Sujack
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), and Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUNTTXST
First downs2226
Total yards491508
Rushing yards98201
Passing yards393307
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–41–226–35–1
Time of possession22:1337:47
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. ↑ McWilliams, Colton (November 29, 2024). "Bobcats knockoff South Alabama in thrilling road win". San Marcos Daily Record . Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ Thamel, Pete (December 27, 2023). "Duke hires Texas State's Jonathan Patke as DC". ESPN . Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Ishmael (February 6, 2024). "Report: Texas State to promote safeties coach Dexter McCoil Sr. to defensive coordinator". Dave Campbell's Texas Football . Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2024 Texas State Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
  5. ↑ "Sun Belt Announces Football Preseason Awards & Poll". sunbeltsports.org. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
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