The Colorado State Rams (2-3) visit the Texas State Bobcats (2-3) on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at TXST -13.5 with a total of 68.5; moneylines are Colorado State +380 · Texas State -500. Below is our Colorado State vs Texas State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Colorado State vs Texas State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Colorado State at Texas State |
| Records | Colorado State 2-3 · Texas State 2-3 |
| Spread | TXST -13.5 |
| Moneyline | Colorado State +380 · Texas State -500 |
| Total | 68.5 |
| Venue | UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, TX |
| Date/Time | Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | Colorado State: HC Jim Mora, OC Pryce Tracy · Texas State: HC G. J. Kinne, OC Landon Keopple |
Colorado State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Colorado State Rams are 2-3 overall, 0-1 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 35-13 vs Wyoming; Sep 12 — W 58-24 vs Southern Utah; Sep 19 — L 41-23 vs BYU; Sep 26 — L 59-45 at UTSA; Oct 3 — L 56-26 vs Oregon State. Most recently, Colorado State lost to Oregon State 56-26 at home. Through 5 games, Colorado State is averaging 37.4 points scored and 38.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jim Mora (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Pryce Tracy. Defensive coordinator: Tyson Summers.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: K'saan Farrar (QB) — 63/103, 649 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Mel Brown (RB) — 41 carries, 409 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: RJ Vick (WR) — 24 receptions, 367 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Jack Moran (DL) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Oumar Diomande (LB) — 51 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 37.4 points per game. Questions: A defense giving up 38.6 points per game; the response to a 56-26 loss to Oregon State.
Texas State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Texas State Bobcats are 2-3 overall, 0-1 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 59-7 at Texas; Sep 12 — L 31-26 vs UTSA; Sep 19 — W 49-35 vs North Texas; Sep 26 — W 63-10 vs Incarnate Word; Oct 3 — L 31-29 at San Diego State. Most recently, Texas State lost to San Diego State 31-29 on the road. Through 5 games, Texas State is averaging 34.8 points scored and 33.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: G. J. Kinne (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Landon Keopple. Defensive coordinator: Will Windham.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Brad Jackson (QB) — 92/138, 1,226 yards, 13 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Torrance Burgess Jr. (RB) — 84 carries, 614 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Chris Dawn Jr. (WR) — 24 receptions, 304 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Tymere Jackson (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jayden Bradley (DB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.8 points per game; Torrance Burgess Jr.’s production on the ground (614 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 33.2 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Brad Jackson); the response to a 31-29 loss at San Diego State.
How to Watch Colorado State vs Texas State
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, TX
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.