
Bobcats Aim for Playoff Spot Under Coach G.J. Kinne
Texas State University’s football program, led by coach G.J. Kinne, is targeting a College Football Playoff berth after years of bowl‑game aspirations, navigating a competitive Pac‑12 landscape.
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Texas State University’s football program, led by coach G.J. Kinne, is targeting a College Football Playoff berth after years of bowl‑game aspirations, navigating a competitive Pac‑12 landscape.

After a successful stint at Incarnate Word, Eric Morris joins Oklahoma State with a mission to revive a program that has managed only four wins in the past two years.

UTSA coach Jeff Traylor opposes paying high school athletes through NIL deals, citing the need to preserve the educational experience. Meanwhile, North Texas coach Neal Brown highlights former player Marcus Jones’ accolades, UTEP’s Scotty Walden welcomes a challenging non‑conference slate, and Texas State’s G.J. Kinne anticipates the rigors of Pac‑12 competition.

The NCAA has eliminated redshirting, allowing athletes up to five years of eligibility. Coaches see new flexibility to develop talent like Keisean Henderson and Paris Melvin Jr., while programs nationwide adjust roster strategies.
Texas Tech’s head coach Joey McGuire is lobbying for a non‑conference game against the University of Texas, a move sparked by comments from Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. Booster Cody Campbell has pledged to cover buyout costs for potential opponents Abilene Christian and Texas State, while the Red Raiders ride the momentum of their first College Football Playoff appearance.
During the Big 12 spring meetings, Texas Tech’s head coach outlined a bold proposal to open the season against the Longhorns at a neutral venue, sparking a cascade of schedule negotiations.