The 2026 Texas State Bobcats football schedule is set, with 12 regular-season games and one bye as the program opens its first season in the new-look Pac-12. Head coach G.J. Kinne and the Bobcats open on the road at Texas on September 5 and host UTSA on September 12, the headline non-conference matchups before Pac-12 play begins on October 3 at San Diego State. Game times and TV networks are listed as TBD throughout the schedule and will be filled in as the Pac-12 releases its broadcast windows over the summer.
2026 Texas State Bobcats Football
G.J. Kinne enters his fourth season as Texas State’s head coach with the Bobcats jumping from the Sun Belt to the rebuilt Pac-12. The non-conference slate is built around four games in San Marcos and Austin: a road opener at Texas on September 5, a home matchup against UTSA on September 12, a home game against North Texas on September 19, and a home game against Incarnate Word on September 26. The Texas opener is the marquee non-conference test on a national television window.
Pac-12 conference play opens on the road at San Diego State on October 3, with UFCU Stadium hosting four conference games: Colorado State on October 17 (potentially a Thursday game), Utah State on October 24, Fresno State on November 14, and Washington State on November 21. The Bobcats travel to Boise State on October 31 and Oregon State on November 7. Texas State’s lone bye comes on October 10, with a non-conference flex matchup closing the regular season on November 28.
For roster updates, ticket information, and the latest program news, visit the Texas State Bobcats football official athletics site.
2026 Texas State Bobcats Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | @ Texas | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | UTSA | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | North Texas | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | Incarnate Word | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | @ San Diego State * | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 10, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 7 | Oct 17, 2026 | TBD | Colorado State * | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | TBD | Utah State * | TBD |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | @ Boise State * | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 7, 2026 | TBD | @ Oregon State * | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | Fresno State * | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | Washington State * | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 28, 2026 | TBD | Flex Opponent | TBD |
Game times and TV networks listed as TBD will be confirmed as the Pac-12 releases its 2026 broadcast schedule. The flex week opponent is set six days before kickoff. Asterisks indicate Pac-12 conference games.
More 2026 College Football Resources
Looking for more on the rest of the 2026 college football season? Check out our full 2026 College Football Schedule hub for every team’s slate, and our 2026-27 College Football Playoff guide for the postseason picture.
2026 Texas State Bobcats Football FAQ
Who is Texas State’s head coach in 2026?
G.J. Kinne returns for his fourth season as Texas State’s head coach in 2026 after taking over the program ahead of the 2023 season.
How many home games does Texas State have in 2026?
The Bobcats have six home games at UFCU Stadium in 2026: UTSA, North Texas, Incarnate Word, Colorado State, Utah State, Fresno State, and Washington State.
When is Texas State’s bye week in 2026?
Texas State’s lone bye in 2026 falls on October 10, between the Pac-12 opener at San Diego State on October 3 and the home game against Colorado State on October 17.
When does Texas State open the 2026 season?
The Bobcats open the 2026 season on the road at Texas on Saturday, September 5, the first of four non-conference games before Pac-12 play begins on October 3.
When will Texas State’s game times and TV channels be announced?
Most kickoff times and TV networks are not finalized until 12 days before each game, when the Pac-12 and its broadcast partners select windows. This page will be updated with each release.
