2012 Texas State Bobcats football team

The 2012 Texas State Bobcats football team represented Texas State University–San Marcos in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats were led by head coach Dennis Franchione, in his fourth overall year, and played their home games at Bobcat Stadium. This was Texas State's only season as members of the Western Athletic Conference.[1] Texas State joined the Sun Belt Conference for all sports in 2013–14.[2] It was the second year of their transition from the FCS to the FBS, so they were not eligible to win the WAC regular season title or participate in a bowl game until 2013. They finished the season 4–8, 2–4 in WAC play to finish in fifth place.

2012 Texas State Bobcats football
ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
Record4–8 (2–4 WAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorMike Schultz (2nd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorJeff Conway (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorCraig Naivar (2nd season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumBobcat Stadium
Seasons
← 2011
2013 →
2012 Western Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 16 Utah State $   6 0     11 2  
No. 21 San Jose State   5 1     11 2  
Louisiana Tech   4 2     9 3  
UTSA *   3 3     8 4  
Texas State *   2 4     4 8  
Idaho   1 5     1 11  
New Mexico State   0 6     1 11  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • * Texas State and UTSA were not eligible for conference title or bowl games as part of their transition to the FBS.
Rankings from AP Poll

Before the season

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Recruiting

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29 recruits signed on, committed, or transferred to play for the 2012 Texas State roster.

College recruiting information (2012)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Justin Albritton
RB
Anahuac, TX Anahuac 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Oct 31, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 76
Damani Alexcee
CB
League City, TX Clear Springs 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 168 lb (76 kg) Aug 15, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 68
Adrian Bellard
OL
Brenham, TX Brenham 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Feb 5, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 79
Justin Booth
DE
Dayton, TX Dayton 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 266 lb (121 kg) Feb 5, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: LQ
Duke DeLancellotti
QB
Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Dec 11, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Thomas Evans
DE
Sacramento, CA American River 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 259 lb (117 kg) Dec 19, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Matt Gray
OL
Prattville, AL Prattville 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Dec 19, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 72
Darius Hood
DT
Plano, TX Plano East 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Feb 2, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 45
Jerrid Jeter-Gilmon
LB
Brenham, TX Brenham 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Aug 4, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 45
Hayden Lambert
OL
Aledo, TX Aledo 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Aug 9, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 65
Robert Lowe
RB
Waxahachie, TX Waxahachie 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 25, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 45
Jaryl Mamea
DE
Hayward, CA Chabot 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Jan 30, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Eric Mathews
QB
Brenham, TX Blinn 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
David Mayo
LB
Scappoose, OR Santa Monica 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 31, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Dallas McClarty
DT
League City, TX Clear Springs 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Jun 17, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 74
Damion McMiller
LB
Stockton, CA San Joaquin Delta 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Jan 23, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Ryan Melton
OT
Liberty, TX Liberty 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Aug 15, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 45
Jordan Moore
QB
Houston, TX 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: TR
Fred Nixon
QB
Willis, TX Willis 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Aug 7, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 74
Tyler Potter
OL
Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Dec 19, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Felix Romero
OL
Cedar Park, TX Cedar Park 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 297 lb (135 kg) Nov 6, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Brandon Smith
WR
Prattville, AL Prattville 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jan 26, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 45
Stephen Smith
LB
Missouri City, TX Dulles 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Aug 23, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 68
Martel Summers
DB
Leander, TX Leander 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 186 lb (84 kg) Dec 15, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 75
Kamu Taulelei
DT
Fagatogo Chabot 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Dede Westbrook
WR
Cameron, TX Cameron Yoe 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Nov 8, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:    RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Jeremy Williams
DT
Houston, TX Blinn 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 296 lb (134 kg) Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Rodney Woodland
WR
Detroit, MI Saddleback 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 28, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Jake Woten
DE
Olathe, KS Fort Scott CC 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Dec 14, 2011 
Star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2012 Texas State Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "Scout.com College Football Recruiting Commits: Texas State". Scout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2012 Player Commitments – Texas State". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.

Maroon-Gold Spring Game

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The Maroon-Gold Spring Game was held March 31, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.. Unlike other spring games where the first and third team usually combine and face the second and fourth teams, Texas State determined their teams through a Coaches Players Draft held on March 28.[3]

The Gold team was chosen by Thaddeus Watkins, Tyler Arndt, Chase Harper, Darryl Morris, and Joplo Bartu while the Maroon team was chosen by Adley Eshraghipour, Shaun Rutherford, Marcus Curry, Brian Lilly, Jason McLean, and Isaiah Battle. These 11 players, along with Jordan Norfleet, are expected to comprise the Texas State Leadership Council for the 2012 season and will serve as captains throughout the season. The Maroon team was coached by Craig Naivar, Dennis Darnell, Jeff Conway, Mike Hudson, Dennis Porterfield, Wesley Condra, Jeff McKinley, and Vincent Ibewnike. The Gold team was coached by Mike Schultz, Brad Franchione, Jason Johnson, Rueben Vaughn, Jason Washington, Kyle Tatum, John Reid, Ron Woodard, and Eddie Veyran. Head coach Dennis Franchione would join the Texas State radio play-by-play team of Brant Freeman and Bill Culhane on KTSW for the game so he could evaluate his players from the press box area.[4]

Maroon vs. Gold Spring Game
1 234Total
Maroon 0 7100 17
Gold 3 1409 26
Sources:[5]

It was a hard fought battle between the Maroon and Gold teams. The Gold team got out to an early 17-0 lead with 7:30 left in the first half thanks to a 40-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Arndt to Jafus Gaines and a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jack Rhoades to Larry Centers, Junior, but the maroon team wouldn't be discouraged. Duke DeLancellotti completed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Curry with 17 second left in the first half to get the maroon team back in the game. DeLancellotti would make it that much closer in the third quarter with a 60-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Curry, but the gold team would strike two seconds into the fourth quarter with a Terrance Franks 25-yard touchdown run that the Gold team would never relinquish. Arndt ended the day completing 13 of his 19 passes for 218 yards. He also gained 22 yards on five carries. Rhoades completed both of his passes for 50 yards.

The leading receiver for the Gold team was Andy Erickson, who caught five passes for 119 yards. He had the longest reception in the game when he caught a 70-yard throw from Arndt. Gaines also caught three passes for 81 yards and Chandler Coffey caught a 37-yard pass from Rhoades after moving over to the offense this spring.

Franks led the rushing attack for the Gold team with 64 yards on 11 carries.

Freshman quarterback Jordan Moore was the leading rusher for the Maroon team after gaining 46 yards on 13 carries. Curry also gained 30 yards on five carries and caught three passes for 71 yards.[6]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:00 pmat Houston*CSSW 30–1332,207
September 86:00 pmTexas Tech*ESPN3L 10–5833,006[A 1]
September 226:00 pmStephen F. Austin*
  • Bobcat Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
W 41–3717,188
September 291:00 pmNevada*
  • Bobcat Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
LHNL 21–3414,210
October 65:00 pmat New Mexico*ProView NetworksL 14–3522,135
October 136:00 pmIdaho 
  • Bobcat Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
ALT, ESPN3W 38–716,973
October 273:00 pmat San Jose StateL 20–317,093
November 32:00 pmat Utah StateKMYU, ESPN3L 7–3817,222
November 106:00 pmNo. 19 Louisiana Tech
  • Bobcat Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
LHNL 55–6217,182
November 172:30 pmat Navy*CBSSNL 10–2131,004
November 241:00 pmat UTSAL 31–3839,032
December 13:00 pmNew Mexico State
  • Bobcat Stadium
  • San Marcos, TX
W 66–2815,108
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Game summaries

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Houston

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Texas State leads the series 3-1. The last meeting was in 2010, and it was the lone Texas State loss to Houston with a 68-28 loss. The other 3 meetings took place from 1945-1947 when both teams were members of the Lone Star Conference. This will be the third meeting in Houston (1946, 2010) with the two teams split at 1-1 overall in Houston games.

Texas State Bobcats at Houston Cougars
1 234Total
Bobcats 14 1303 30
Cougars 10 030 13
Sources:[7]

Texas Tech

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Texas Tech Red Raiders at Texas State Bobcats
1 234Total
Red Raiders 21 17173 58
Bobcats 0 1000 10
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Stephen F. Austin

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Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Texas State Bobcats
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 10 7146 37
Bobcats 17 10140 41
  • Date: September 22
  • Location: Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 pm CST
  • Game attendance: 17,188
  • Game weather: 87 °F (31 °C), Sunny, winds ESE at 6mph
  • Referee: Jim Farmer
  • TV announcers (Txstatebobcats.com): Brent Freeman and Bill Culhane
Sources:

Nevada

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Nevada Wolf Pack at Texas State Bobcats
1 234Total
Wolf Pack 7 13140 34
Bobcats 7 1400 21
  • Date: September 29
  • Location: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 1:06 pm CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:13
  • Game attendance: 14,210
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), Cloudy w/ Light Rain, winds SSE at 10 mph
  • Referee: Stacy Hardin
  • TV announcers (LHN): Dave Armstrong and Kelly Stouffer
Sources:

New Mexico

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Texas State Bobcats at New Mexico Lobos
1 234Total
Bobcats 7 700 14
Lobos 14 1470 35
  • Date: October 6
  • Location: University Stadium
    Albuquerque, NM
  • Game start: 5:06 pm CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:58
  • Game attendance: 22,135
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Partly Cloudy, winds SSW at 10 mph
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (ProView Networks): Jeff Siembieda and Kole McKamey
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Idaho

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Idaho Vandals at Texas State Bobcats
1 234Total
Vandals 0 700 7
Bobcats 7 71014 38
  • Date: October 13
  • Location: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 6:18 pm CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 16,973
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), Cloudy skies, winds N SSE 9mph
  • Referee: Robert Cameron
  • TV announcers (Altitude/ESPN3): Bob Akamian and Larry Polowski
Sources:

San Jose State

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Texas State Bobcats at San Jose State Spartans
1 234Total
Bobcats 7 1300 20
Spartans 3 14140 31
  • Date: October 27
  • Location: Spartan Stadium
    San Jose, CA
  • Game start: 3:07 pm CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:53
  • Game attendance: 7,093
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), Sunny & Clear, winds NNE 2 mph
  • Referee: Stacy Hardin
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Utah State

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Texas State Bobcats at Utah State Aggies
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Bobcats 0 070 7
Aggies 14 2130 38
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Louisiana Tech

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Texas State Bobcats
1 234Total
Bulldogs 14 27714 62
Bobcats 14 20714 55
  • Date: November 10
  • Location: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 6:06 pm CST
  • Elapsed time: 4:03
  • Game attendance: 17,184
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C), Partly Cloudy, winds SSE 21 mph
  • Referee: Clair Gausman
  • TV announcers (LHN): Dave Armstrong and Ray Bentley
Sources:

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Texas State Bobcats at Navy Midshipmen
1 234Total
Bobcats 0 037 10
Midshipmen 7 077 21
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UTSA

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Texas State Bobcats at UTSA Roadrunners
1 234Total
Bobcats 0 000 0
Roadrunners 0 000 0
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Idaho

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New Mexico State Aggies at Texas State Bobcats
1 2Total
Aggies 0
Bobcats 0
  • Date: December 1
  • Location: Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
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Roster

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2012 Texas State Bobcats football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
C 72 Charlie Will Tuttle So
QB 2 Jordan Moore Fr
QB 8 Duke DeLancellotti Jr
QB 10 Jack Rhoades   Fr
QB 12 Tyler Arndt Jr
QB 16 Mac Morse   Fr
QB 17 Shaun Rutherford Sr
RB 20 Terrance Franks So
RB 21 Claudio Mayen Jr
RB 28 Marcus Curry Sr
RB 30 Chris Nutall So
RB 33 Dexter Imade So
RB 37 Tim Gay   Fr
RB 42 Brett Blackburn So
RB 47 Grant Lovelady So
TE 41 Prestin Brown Jr
TE 41 Jacob Klemstein So
TE 83 Colby Goodwin Jr
TE 84 Kyle Doll Jr
TE 87 David Lewis Jr
TE 88 Chase Harper Sr
WR 1 Ben Ijah   So
WR 3 Cody Matthews Jr
WR 6 Isaiah Battle Jr
WR 7 Michael Gilmore So
WR 9 Deche Milburn So
WR 11 Tim Hawkins Sr
WR 13 Andy Erickson Jr
WR 19 Preston Willis Fr
WR 24 Larry Centers So
WR 80 Jafus Gaines   Fr
WR 82 Elijah Cash Fr
WR 85 Ryan Garrey   Fr
WR 86 Ed Amerson Sr
WR 89 Bradley Miller So
OL 50 Collin Fissell So
OL 53 Devin Baker Jr
OL 55 Adley Eshraghipour Sr
OL 56 Thaddeus Watkins Sr
OL 58 Tyler Potter Jr
OL 60 Joey Simone So
OL 61 Josh Sell So
OL 63 Lee Conoly Jr
OL 65 Favian Zamora-Torres   So
OL 66 Matt Freeman   Fr
OL 68 Zach Crawford   Fr
OL 70 Andrew Sims   Jr
OL 74 Stephan Jacobs   Fr
OL 75 Mike Yoder   Jr
OL 78 Jackson Costello   Fr
OL 79 Jeff Clermond Jr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
CB 2 Darryl Morris Sr
CB 3 Kenneth Jones Jr.   Fr
CB 9 Hunter Huewitt   Fr
CB 22 David Mims II   Fr
CB 24 Zach Velliquette Jr
CB 25 Craig Mager So
CB 26 Phillip Benning Jr
CB 29 David Farris So
DB 5 Justin Albritton Fr
DB 40 Brixx Hawthorne So
DE 21 Blake Meuth So
DE 35 Tylond Robertson   Fr
DE 92 Ryan McClain   Fr
DE 95 Jonathan Ward Sr
DE 96 Justin Booth   Fr
DE 97 Jordan Norfleet Jr
DL 43 Jamie Clavell-Head Jr
DL 48 Dillon Dumas   Fr
DL 62 Bryton Johnson So
DL 71 Deshun Williams Jr
DL 76 David George   So
DL 90 Jarrett Haywood Sr
DL 93 Jacob Woten Jr
DL 98 Kamu Taulelei Jr
DL 99 Thomas Evans Jr
DT 64 Samuel Mayes   Fr
DT 94 Darius Hood Fr
LB 31 Joplo Bartu Sr
LB 34 Brian Lilly Sr
LB 41 Derek Morrowt So
LB 42 Tomas Luna Jr
LB 44 Joshua 'E Robinson   Fr
LB 47 Austin Kirpes So
LB 51 Drew Hamilton So
LB 52 Damon Grant Sr
LB 57 Keishe Wilcox   Fr
S 1 Weston Card So
S 7 Jeremy Dickey So
S 8 Justin Iwuji Jr
S 10 Aaron Matthews Sr
S 15 Jason McLean Sr
S 16 Tyler Chase So
S 18 Xavier Daniels Jr
S 20 Chad Moncure So
S 21 Mario Wiggins Sr
S 27 Colby Targun So
S 32 Brett Donaldson   Fr
S 36 Jordan Rose So
S 37 Tyler Blades   Fr
S 38 Tymajrick Jackson   Fr
S 39 Chandler Coffey Jr
S, LB 4 Khary Alexcee So
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
LS 67 Kevin Long Jr
K 32 Jonathan Velasco So
K 38 Will Johnson So
K 40 James McNeill So
P, K 48 Jason Dann So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Mike Schultz
    Asst. Head coach/co-offensive coordinator/QB coach
  • Jeff Conway
    Co-offensive coordinator/running backs coach/ tight ends coach
  • Dennis Darnell
    Offensive line coach
  • Jason Johnson
    Wide receivers coach
  • Craig Naivar
    Defensive coordinator/safeties coach
  • Brad Franchione
    Linebackers coach
  • Mike Hudson
    Defensive line coach
  • Reuben Vaughn
    Defensive tackles coach
  • Jason Washington
    Cornerbacks coach
  • Mike Groce
    Director of football operations/ recruiting coordinator
  • Blake Cundiff
    Football strength and conditioning coach
  • David Gish
    Head Athletic Trainer
  • Richard (Dick) Miller
    Football Equipment Manager
  • Rawley Farrell
    Offensive graduate assistant coach
  • Kyle Tatum
    Defensive graduate assistant coach

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Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  •   Injured
  •   Redshirt

Roster

Notes

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  1. ^ Denotes the largest crowd to watch a football game at Bobcat Stadium (beating a previous record set in 1981, the Bobcats' first season at Bobcat Stadium).

References

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  1. ^ "Three teams to join WAC". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
  2. ^ "Texas State going to Sun Belt in 2013-14". KHOU. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  3. ^ "Texas State preps for spring football game". Your News Now. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  4. ^ "Texas State To Hold Its Annual Maroon-Gold Spring Game On Saturday, March 31 At 2:00 PM". Texas State Athletics. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  5. ^ "Gold vs Maroon (March 31, 2012)" (PDF). Texas State Athletics. Retrieved March 31, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Gold team wins Texas State Spring game, 26-17". San Marcos Mercury. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Texas State at Houston (September 1, 2012)" (PDF). Texas State Athletics. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  8. ^ "Texas State Roster". Texas State Athletics.