Jake Spavital
Texas State hires Incarnate Word coach Kinne to lead Bobcats

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2022 12:20 PM EST
Texas State hired Incarnate Word coach G.J. Kinne on Friday to lead a Sun Belt program that has had only one winning season since moving up to the Bowl Subdivision...

Texas State fires coach Jake Spavital after 4 years, 13 wins

Nov. 27, 2022 03:31 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State coach Jake Spavital was fired Sunday after four seasons in which the Bobcats won just 13 games. Texas State...

Baylor tight end Kelsey Johnson (87) catches a pass as Texas State safety DeJordan Mask (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Shapen, Reese lead No. 17 Baylor to 42-7 win over Texas St

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 17, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda yells at an official in the first half, during an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Aranda brings up `The Boss' as example for No. 17 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 03:26 PM EDT

Smith's two touchdowns help Baylor evade Texas State, 29-20

By Raul Dominguez Sep. 04, 2021 10:46 PM EDT
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Baylor had three interceptions, Abram Smith rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears defeated the Texas State Bobcats 29...

Baylor receiver Tyquan Thornton (9) catches a pass against Texas State defensive back Michael LoVett III during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in San Marcos, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Baylor at Texas State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 15, 2021, file photo, Baylor head coach Dave Aranda smiles as he listens to a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas. Aranda is going into his second season as Baylor’s head coach, and his first non-conference game. The Bears open their season Saturday night at Texas State. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Baylor's Bohanon finally starting QB in opener at Texas St

Sep. 02, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. Milton, who won his last 24 starts at UCF, now is attempting a comeback with Florida State and competing with Jordan Travis for the right to open the season as the Seminoles’ starting quarterback.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Transfer time: New rule brings college football free agency

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

Coastal Carolina's Baden Pinson (31) falls into the end zone for a touchdown against Texas State's Emmanuel Galvan-Vazquez (97) and Brendon Luper (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina tops Texas State, wins Sun Belt East

By Raul Dominguez Nov. 28, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's D'Jordan Strong runs an interception back for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina won 34-23. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
No. 16 Coastal Carolina eyes division title vs Texas State

By Raul Dominguez Nov. 27, 2020 11:52 AM EST

Police: Texas State defensive back shot dead in drug deal

Nov. 25, 2020 12:47 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas State defensive back Khambrail Winters has been fatally shot in San Marcos, Texas, and two men have been arrested and charged in the...

BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi (53) carries the ball after an interception against Texas State in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Wilson leads No. 12 BYU past Texas State 52-14

By John Coon Oct. 25, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Texas State linebacker Christian Taylor, left, and safety Tory Spears (14) tackle Boston College running back David Bailey during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Boston. Texas State plkays ast BYU on Saturday, Oct. 24.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Sound check: Fans return as No. 12 BYU hosts Texas State

By Pat Graham Oct. 22, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh's Todd Sibley Jr. (23) blocks a punt by Austin Peay punter Cole Deeds before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. The first 29 games of the 2020 college football season have exposed the toll coronavirus restrictions have taken on special teams play. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Virus-caused disruptions get blame for special teams follies

By Eric Olson Sep. 17, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

Texas State quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) throws to an open receiver while getting pressure from Appalachian State linebacker Jordan Fehr (59) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Evans scores 3 TDs, No. 23 App State tops Texas State 35-13

By Steve Reed Nov. 23, 2019 05:34 PM EST

Texas State quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) looks to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mond accounts for 4 TDs at No. 12 A&M routs Texas St. 41-7

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 30, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

No. 12 Texas A&M vs Texas State ahead of No. 1 Clemson

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 01:27 PM EDT
Texas State (3-9 last season) vs. No. 12 Texas A&M (9-4), Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET (SECN). Line: Texas A&M by 33 1/2. Series...

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher reacts after a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M faces four of the top eight teams from the season-ending AP poll. The Aggies play three of those games on the road, including visits to Georgia and LSU the last two weeks of the season. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Aggies look to handle Texas St. before trip to No. 1 Clemson

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 28, 2019 01:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 file photo ,Oregon running back C.J. Verdell, center, and Oregon State safety Jeffrey Manning Jr. (15) during an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore. College football starts better than it ends. The sport has evolved through numerous postseason systems that have clumsily crowned champions, and while the College Football Playoff does a better job than its predecessors it has also spawned a month’s worth of tedious debate over the meaningfulness of bowl games. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)
College Football Picks: Can Oregon boost Pac-12 vs Auburn?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 28, 2019 04:25 AM EDT

Texas State hires WVU assistant Spavital as head coach

Nov. 28, 2018 04:46 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State has hired West Virginia offensive coordinator Jake Spavital as its next head coach. Texas State announced the...