The Texas State offense is still fun and exciting, but now the program has to deal with the new Pac-12 world. Here's the CFN preview for the 2026 Bobcat season.

Quarterback Brad Jackson threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns, plus ran in another score on the ground for Texas State in a 41-10 win over Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday. Lincoln Pare rushed for 106 yards on 11 carries for one touchdown for the Bobcats (7-6), totalling 1,022 rushing yards in his final season. Chris Dawn Jr. caught two touchdown passes.

Our free college football picks, odds & expert predictions expect Texas State to flaunt their class vs. Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl for January 2, 2026.