- Texas State went 7-6 last year, following a 41-10 win over Rice in the Armed Forces Bowl.
- Texas failed to make the CFP, but won the Citrus Bowl against Michigan to end at 10-3.
- These two teams last met on October 4, 1930, in a game that Texas won by a score of 6-0.
The 2026 NCAAF season continues with a battle between Texas State vs Texas. The Bobcats move to the Pac-12 this season, hoping to take a big step forward. They face a tough first task against Texas.
Texas State Enters New Era in Pac-12
Texas State was the final of six football programs added to the new Pac-12, receiving an incredible opportunity to expand on the recent growth of their program. Major financial investments have seen the Bobcats grow from among the weakest FBS teams to a fringe-CFP contender in their new conference. Boasting one of the Pac-12’s best recruiting classes, Texas State will seek to make some noise against Texas.
Texas Seeking Return to the CFP
Texas was a controversial snub from the CFP last season, ultimately losing too many of their games against top-10 opponents to claim a spot. The Longhorns finished strong against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl, aiming to bring some of their late-season momentum from that win and the one over Texas A&M into this season. Texas once again has QB Arch Manning leading the way, who is currently the early Heisman frontrunner.
Texas State vs #5 Texas NCAAF Pick
The Longhorns may not have made the CFP last season but they were good enough to, and they are likely to improve even more this season. That being said, Texas is susceptible to slow starts and may not realize their potential until later in the season. Expect Texas State to enter this game with a surge of motivation to show off to their new conference, ultimately keeping the game close enough to cover the spread, albeit not win.
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Texas State Bobcats +30.5 (-110)
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