The I-35 Rivalry returns to San Marcos, as Texas State football hosts UTSA on Saturday in a clash between two of Texas‘ biggest midmajor programs.
The Bobcats’ rise has coincided with increased success against the Roadrunners. Head coach GJ Kinne has led Texas State to two straight wins over UTSA and his former mentor, Jeff Traylor, after a 20-13 loss in Kinne’s debut year. The Bobcats handed the Roadrunners a 49-10 drubbing last time they met in San Marcos, and Traylor made it clear in the days leading up to the game that he hasn’t forgotten that embarrassment.
Although Texas State was thoroughly outmatched against Texas in Week 1, there were a few positive takeaways. There is no doubt in the offense led by quarterback Brad Jackson and his dynamic wide receiver duo of Chris Dawn Jr. and Beau Sparks, but the defense left a lot to be desired. UTSA quarterback Owen McCown and running back Will Henderson will test how effective Texas State’s offseason changes were in improving the unit that has been its kryptonite the past three seasons.
Traylor adjusted his offseason approach, bringing in veteran transfers and a new offensive coordinator. UTSA kept things vanilla against UTRGV last week and will likely have some nasty surprises for Texas State. Here are live updates from the I-35 Rivalry.
Texas State quarterback Brad Jackson (8) warms up ahead of the game against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
- When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Where: Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos
TV: CW
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. CDT
Where: Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos
Moneyline: Texas State -102, UTSA -119
Spread: Texas State is a 1½-point favorite.
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Slight chance of thunderstorms after 4 p.m.
- Week 1 at Texas: L, 59-7
vs. UTSA, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 on CW
vs. UNT, 11 a.m. Sept. 19 on USA
vs. Incarnate Word, 5 p.m. Sept. 26 on USA
at San Diego State, 9:30 p.m Oct. 3 on CW
vs. Colorado State, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 OR Oct. 17 on CBS
vs. Utah State, 6:30 p.m Oct. 24. on CBS
Enjoying this article? Support our work with a small crypto donation.at Boise State, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 on CW
at Oregon State, 9 p.m. Nov. 7 on CW
vs. Fresno State, 3 p.m. Nov. 14 on CW
vs. Washington State, 5 p.m. Nov. 21 on USA
at Colorado State (FLEX), Nov. 28 TBD
vs. Incarnate Word, 5 p.m. Sept. 26 on USA
at San Diego State, 9:30 p.m Oct. 3 on CW
vs. Colorado State, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 OR Oct. 17 on CBS
vs. Utah State, 6:30 p.m Oct. 24. on CBS
at Boise State, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 on CW
at Oregon State, 9 p.m. Nov. 7 on CW
vs. Fresno State, 3 p.m. Nov. 14 on CW
vs. Washington State, 5 p.m. Nov. 21 on USA
at Colorado State (FLEX), Nov. 28 TBD
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