American college football season
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.
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.
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. On February 6, 2024, it was reported that safeties coach Dexter McCoil had been promoted to defensive coordinator.
Transfers
Preseason
Media poll
In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Bobcats were picked to finish first place in the West division.
Media poll (West division)
|
Predicted finish
|
Team
|
Votes (1st place)
|
1 |
Texas State |
92 (9)
|
2 |
Troy |
68 (4)
|
3 |
Louisiana |
66 (1)
|
4 |
Arkansas State |
65
|
5 |
South Alabama |
54
|
6 |
Southern Miss |
31
|
7 |
Louisiana–Monroe |
16
|
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. 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.
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
---|
August 31, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. | Lamar* | | ESPN+ | W 34–27 | 19,637 |
September 7 | 3:00 p.m. | UTSA* | | ESPNU | W 49–10 | 28,000 |
September 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Arizona State* | - UFCU Stadium
- San Marcos, TX
| ESPN | L 28–31 | 25,187 |
September 28 | 2:00 p.m. | vs. Sam Houston* | | ESPN+ | L 39–40 | 27,225 |
October 3 | 6:00 p.m. | at Troy | | ESPN2 | W 38–17 | 20,349 |
October 12 | 6:00 p.m. | Arkansas State | - UFCU Stadium
- San Marcos, TX
| ESPN+ | W 41–9 | 28,000 |
October 19 | 2:30 p.m. | at Old Dominion | | ESPN+ | L 14–24 | 19,129 |
October 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Louisiana | - UFCU Stadium
- San Marcos, TX
| ESPN2 | L 17–23 | 16,831 |
November 9 | 11:00 a.m. | at Louisiana–Monroe | | ESPNU | W 38–17 | 13,720 |
November 16 | 6:00 p.m. | Southern Miss | - UFCU Stadium
- San Marcos, TX
| ESPN+ | W 58–3 | 22,618 |
November 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Georgia State | - UFCU Stadium
- San Marcos, TX
| ESPN+ | L 44–52 | 18,271 |
November 29 | 2:30 p.m. | at South Alabama | | ESPN+ | W 45–38 | 15,569 |
January 3, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. | vs. North Texas* | | ESPN | W 30–28 | 28,725 |
|
Personnel
Staff
Game summaries
Lamar
See also: 2024 Lamar Cardinals football team
Lamar Cardinals at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Cardinals |
0 |
0 |
10 | 17 | 27 |
Bobcats |
15 |
3 |
3 | 13 | 34 |
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.
|
Statistics |
LAM |
TXST
|
First downs |
18 |
30
|
Total yards |
288 |
486
|
Rushing yards |
51 |
213
|
Passing yards |
237 |
273
|
Turnovers |
0 |
2
|
Time of possession |
27:56 |
31:59
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Lamar |
Passing |
Robert Coleman |
16/34, 237 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Khalan Griffin |
16 rushes, 71 yards
|
Receiving |
Kyndon Fuselier |
6 receptions, 107 yards
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
21/30, 238 yards, 3 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
28 rushes, 156 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Joey Hobert |
6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD
|
UTSA (I-35 Rivalry)
See also: 2024 UTSA Roadrunners football team and I-35 Rivalry
UTSA Roadrunners at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Roadrunners |
3 |
0 |
7 | 0 | 10 |
Bobcats |
14 |
21 |
7 | 7 | 49 |
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.
|
Statistics |
UTSA |
TXST
|
First downs |
16 |
26
|
Total yards |
334 |
504
|
Rushing yards |
82 |
195
|
Passing yards |
252 |
309
|
Turnovers |
2 |
1
|
Time of possession |
26:47 |
33:13
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
UTSA |
Passing |
Eddie Lee Marburger |
14/27, 147 yards, TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Robert Henry |
9 rushes, 26 yards
|
Receiving |
Willie McCoy |
3 receptions, 59 yards, TD
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
18/27, 309 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Lincoln Pare |
11 rushes, 109 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Chris Dawn Jr. |
5 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD
|
Arizona State
See also: 2024 Arizona State Sun Devils football team
Arizona State Sun Devils at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Sun Devils |
7 |
14 |
7 | 3 | 31 |
Bobcats |
7 |
14 |
7 | 0 | 28 |
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)
|
Statistics |
ASU |
TXST
|
First downs |
20 |
21
|
Total yards |
347 |
397
|
Rushing yards |
101 |
132
|
Passing yards |
246 |
265
|
Turnovers |
1 |
3
|
Time of possession |
38:17 |
31:56
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Arizona State |
Passing |
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 State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
28/43, 265 yards, 4 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
14 rushes, 68 yards
|
Receiving |
Jaden Williams |
4 receptions, 75 yards, 2 TD
|
Vs. Sam Houston
See also: 2024 Sam Houston Bearkats football team and Sam Houston–Texas State football rivalry
Texas State Bobcats vs. Sam Houston Bearkats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bobcats |
22 |
10 |
7 | 0 | 39 |
Bearkats |
0 |
21 |
13 | 6 | 40 |
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.
|
Statistics |
TXST |
SHSU
|
First downs |
25 |
25
|
Total yards |
417 |
395
|
Rushing yards |
91 |
300
|
Passing yards |
326 |
95
|
Turnovers |
1 |
1
|
Time of possession |
25:38 |
34:22
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
29/39, 326 yards, 3 TD
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
17 carries, 57 yards
|
Receiving |
Jaden Williams |
10 receptions, 133 yards
|
Sam Houston |
Passing |
Hunter Watson |
10/19, 95 yards
|
Rushing |
Hunter Watson |
27 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
DJ McKinney |
2 receptions, 22 yards
|
At Troy
See also: 2024 Troy Trojans football team
Texas State Bobcats at Troy Trojans – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bobcats |
14 |
14 |
10 | 0 | 38 |
Trojans |
0 |
10 |
7 | 0 | 17 |
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
|
Statistics |
TXST |
TROY
|
First downs |
26 |
19
|
Total yards |
467 |
331
|
Rushing yards |
215 |
63
|
Passing yards |
252 |
268
|
Turnovers |
3 |
2
|
Time of possession |
31:27 |
28:33
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
20/29, 252 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Torrance Burgess Jr. |
12 carries, 85 yards
|
Receiving |
Kole Wilson |
4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
|
Troy |
Passing |
Tucker Kilcrease |
17/28, 249 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Damien Taylor |
11 carries, 63 yards
|
Receiving |
Landon Parker |
5 receptions, 83 yards
|
Arkansas State
See also: 2024 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Red Wolves |
3 |
6 |
0 | 0 | 9 |
Bobcats |
14 |
3 |
14 | 10 | 41 |
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)
|
Statistics |
ARST |
TXST
|
First downs |
20 |
28
|
Total yards |
384 |
591
|
Rushing yards |
171 |
271
|
Passing yards |
213 |
320
|
Turnovers |
2 |
0
|
Time of possession |
24:56 |
35:04
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Arkansas State |
Passing |
Jaylen Raynor |
24/38, 207 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Ja'Quez Cross |
9 carries, 117 yards
|
Receiving |
Ja'Quez Cross |
6 receptions, 48 yards
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
24/29, 320 yards, 4 TD
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
17 carries, 164 yards
|
Receiving |
Joey Hobert |
10 receptions, 101 yards, 2 TD
|
At Old Dominion
See also: 2024 Old Dominion Monarchs football team
Texas State Bobcats at Old Dominion Monarchs – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bobcats |
0 |
0 |
7 | 7 | 14 |
Monarchs |
7 |
7 |
0 | 10 | 24 |
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)
|
Statistics |
TXST |
ODU
|
First downs |
23 |
18
|
Total yards |
359 |
322
|
Rushing yards |
186 |
192
|
Passing yards |
173 |
130
|
Turnovers |
2 |
1
|
Time of possession |
31:16 |
28:44
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
17/33, 173 yards, TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
25 carries, 139 yards
|
Receiving |
Joey Hobert |
6 receptions, 88 yards
|
Old Dominion |
Passing |
Colton Joseph |
15/28, 130 yards
|
Rushing |
Colton Joseph |
16 carries, 111 yards, 3 TD
|
Receiving |
Isiah Page |
6 receptions, 36 yards
|
Louisiana
See also: 2024 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Ragin' Cajuns |
7 |
7 |
3 | 6 | 23 |
Bobcats |
6 |
0 |
8 | 3 | 17 |
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)
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Statistics |
LA |
TXST
|
First downs |
20 |
26
|
Total yards |
423 |
378
|
Rushing yards |
171 |
177
|
Passing yards |
252 |
201
|
Turnovers |
0 |
2
|
Time of possession |
30:52 |
29:08
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Louisiana |
Passing |
Ben Wooldridge |
18/28, 252 yards, TD
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Rushing |
Dre'lyn Washington |
10 carries, 94 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Lance LeGendre |
3 receptions, 76 yards
|
Texas State |
Passing |
RJ Martinez |
11/14, 113 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
14 carries, 82 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Kole Wilson |
6 receptions, 57 yards
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At Louisiana–Monroe
See also: 2024 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team
Texas State Bobcats at Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bobcats |
14 |
14 |
0 | 10 | 38 |
Warhawks |
0 |
0 |
14 | 3 | 17 |
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
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- 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)
|
Statistics |
TXST |
ULM
|
First downs |
21 |
18
|
Total yards |
398 |
278
|
Rushing yards |
326 |
159
|
Passing yards |
72 |
119
|
Turnovers |
0 |
2
|
Time of possession |
31:01 |
28:59
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
4/5, 56 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Brad Jackson |
16 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Kole Wilson |
3 receptions, 53 yards, TD
|
Louisiana–Monroe |
Passing |
Aidan Armenta |
13/24, 119 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Ahmad Hardy |
20 carries, 105 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Davon Wells |
3 receptions, 37 yards
|
Southern Miss
See also: 2024 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Golden Eagles |
0 |
3 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
Bobcats |
21 |
13 |
17 | 7 | 58 |
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)
|
Statistics |
USM |
TXST
|
First downs |
14 |
33
|
Total yards |
194 |
703
|
Rushing yards |
124 |
266
|
Passing yards |
70 |
437
|
Turnovers |
1 |
1
|
Time of possession |
34:43 |
25:17
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Southern Miss |
Passing |
Tate Rodemaker |
6/15, 63 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Rodrigues Clark |
15 carries, 66 yards
|
Receiving |
Kenyon Clay |
5 receptions, 43 yards
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
23/28, 335 yards, 4 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Lincoln Pare |
2 carries, 74 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Kole Wilson |
6 receptions, 116 yards
|
Georgia State
See also: 2024 Georgia State Panthers football team
Georgia State Panthers at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Panthers |
14 |
24 |
7 | 7 | 52 |
Bobcats |
14 |
7 |
0 | 23 | 44 |
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)
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Statistics |
GAST |
TXST
|
First downs |
27 |
26
|
Total yards |
504 |
459
|
Rushing yards |
219 |
157
|
Passing yards |
285 |
302
|
Turnovers |
0 |
4
|
Time of possession |
31:30 |
28:30
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
Christian Veilleux |
15/26, 285 yards, 3 TD
|
Rushing |
Freddie Brock |
18 carries, 133 yards, 3 TD
|
Receiving |
Dorian Fleming |
5 receptions, 88 yards, 3 TD
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
28/44, 302 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
15 carries, 58 yards
|
Receiving |
Jaden Williams |
7 receptions, 91 yards
|
At South Alabama
See also: 2024 South Alabama Jaguars football team
Texas State Bobcats at South Alabama Jaguars – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Bobcats |
14 |
7 |
10 | 14 | 45 |
Jaguars |
14 |
14 |
7 | 3 | 38 |
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.
|
Statistics |
TXST |
USA
|
First downs |
28 |
19
|
Total yards |
530 |
377
|
Rushing yards |
282 |
147
|
Passing yards |
248 |
230
|
Turnovers |
2 |
3
|
Time of possession |
35:25 |
24:35
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Texas State |
Passing |
Jordan McCloud |
21/28, 248 yards, TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Ismail Mahdi |
20 rushes, 147 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Joey Hobert |
7 receptions, 80 yards, TD
|
South Alabama |
Passing |
Gio Lopez |
16/23, 190 yards, TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Fluff Bothwell |
6 rushes, 81 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Jamaal Pritchet |
10 receptions, 85 yards, TD
|
North Texas (First Responder Bowl)
See also: 2024 North Texas Mean Green football team and 2025 First Responder Bowl
2025 Servpro First Responder Bowl
North Texas Mean Green at Texas State Bobcats – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Mean Green |
7 |
7 |
0 | 14 | 28 |
Bobcats |
6 |
10 |
7 | 7 | 30 |
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
|
Statistics |
UNT |
TXST
|
First downs |
22 |
26
|
Total yards |
491 |
508
|
Rushing yards |
98 |
201
|
Passing yards |
393 |
307
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
26–41–2 |
26–35–1
|
Time of possession |
22:13 |
37:47
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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North Texas |
Passing |
|
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Rushing |
|
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Receiving |
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Texas State
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Passing |
|
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Rushing |
|
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Receiving |
|
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References
- McWilliams, Colton (November 29, 2024). "Bobcats knockoff South Alabama in thrilling road win". San Marcos Daily Record. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- Thamel, Pete (December 27, 2023). "Duke hires Texas State's Jonathan Patke as DC". ESPN. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- 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.
- "2024 Texas State Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
- "Sun Belt Announces Football Preseason Awards & Poll". sunbeltsports.org. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- "Bobcats Favored in the West with Eight Preseason All-Sun Belt Selections". Texas State Athletics. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- "2024 Texas State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- "Football Coaching Staff". txst.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
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