TXST struggle in Pac-12 era opener against No. 5 Texas

September 5, 2026 Ayden Oredson Texas State freshman running back Davian Jackson (9) runs down the sideline against No. 5 Texas, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. The No. 5 Texas Longhorns’ offense dominated as advertised, with big games from senior quarterback Arch Manning and junior wide receiver Cam Coleman dooming the Texas State Bobcats to a 59-7 loss in their first football appearance as a Pac-12 member. There were moments throughout the game when the Bobcats (0-1) sparked, but the gap of talent was the clear difference between them and the Longhorns (1-0) as they…