
2026 College Football Preview: Texas State and Texas Tech Eye New Horizons
Texas State enters the Pac‑12 with playoff ambitions, while Texas Tech aims to repeat as Big 12 champions; predictions from state media outline both optimism and uncertainty.
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Texas State enters the Pac‑12 with playoff ambitions, while Texas Tech aims to repeat as Big 12 champions; predictions from state media outline both optimism and uncertainty.

The Bobcats' receiving unit boasts proven production, chemistry with quarterback Brad Jackson, and promising newcomers poised to make an impact in their inaugural Pac‑12 season.
The newest edition of EA Sports College Football 27 has released its 2026 Pac‑12 player ratings, spotlighting top performers from Texas State, Boise State and Fresno State who each earned an 89 overall rating.

The 2026 All‑Texas team honors 56 players from ten of the state's FBS programs, highlighting Power Four dominance and top individual performances.

The Bobcats aim to translate recent bowl success into a competitive Pac‑12 campaign, focusing on defensive changes, offensive line battles, and a contested third wide receiver role.

The upcoming season pits the University of Texas Longhorns against a schedule that blends last year’s College Football Playoff participants with recent national champions, spotlighting standout players who could reshape the competition.

The Pac‑12 has announced its 2026 football broadcast slate, spotlighting Texas State’s inaugural season in the league and a slate of high‑profile games across CW, CBS Sports and USA Sports.

The Bobcats have landed a highly rated quarterback prospect, bolstering a recruiting class that aims to accelerate the team's transition into the Pac‑12.

From Josh Hoover’s record‑breaking passing yards to Ahmad Hardy’s recovery from a gunshot wound, the 2026 season promises dramatic storylines for the nation’s most prolific college football athletes.