Keff Ciardello

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#TXST sports reporter | Creator/Host: @WinNowOrGetBent | Prev. bylines: @ExpressNews, @Statesman, @TheAthletic, @PFSN365, @AthlonSports | @theFWAA| #TXST grad.

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Likely the lowest attended #TXST home game this season but significantly more than games around Thanksgiving break in years past. The week before and after TG are always rough on attendance since students are sent home.

“…15-3 in the past 3 seasons there!” One of those 3 was the last time #TXST played #UTSA at the Alamodome:

“Best DL coach in the country.” - Will Windham on new #TXST DL coach Chris Gistorb. Said the DL is going to create a lot of excitement in 2026. The Bobcats’ offense is bringing back plenty of high-powered production but the defense is generating heaps of buzz this spring.

Commitments all around for #TXST hoops with MBB securing 6’8” forward Ronald Jessamy Jr. One season each at Cal State Bakersfield last year, Tennessee State in ‘24-‘25 and Mt. St. Mary’s as a freshman. Another double-double machine. 40-point game vs UCSD last season.

Great #TXST crowd tonight:

FINAL #Troy 48 #TXST 41 Trojans celebrating on the field and coaches cheering in the pressbox.

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GJ Kinne on signing La’Keyleon Graves, #TXST’s 1st 4-star signee in program history, “He can play linebacker, safety, WR - he can do it all… Top 5 player in the state.” Sold him on being the “Pac-12 Travis Hunter” with the Bobcats. Kinne felt a wave relief signing him today.

Sources: LB Treylin Payne, #TXST’s leading-tackler in 2025 (107), is now eligible and will join the Bobcats’ practice today. Played every game the last two years. 2025 Second Team All-Sun Belt selection w/ a 24-tackle game. Started career at Houston in 2022. From San Antonio.

Fine, twist my arm. I’ll go get it from the archives:

River jump after bowl eligibility for #TXST.

#TXST drone halftime show celebrating the Pac 12.

I don’t like the way he said Texas State…

At his weekly coach’s show, GJ Kinne was asked about his name being floated around for other jobs: “I’m focused on being at #TXST. I addressed it with the team and that’s about all I’ve got to say about that.” Full vid w/ Brant Freeman &amp; Clint Shields:

I’ve heard plenty over the years about the strong crowd #GigEm draws at Blue Bell Park. Honored to finally witness it first hand.

#TXST 4-star signee La’Keyleon Graves with a back corner grab that is (controversially) ruled incomplete. He made up for with a jump ball TD in the red zone a few plays later. Nice touchdown grabs by Jordan Martin and Dameon Crowe today as well.

#TXST to the Pac-12 drone show countdown and conference field patch reveal. Happy Pac-12 Day.

#TXST BOWL ELIGIBILITY RIVER JUMP 2024

Former #TXST and Hays HS (Buda) OL Alex Harkey drafted in the sixth round, pick 206 by the Los Angeles Chargers. Started every regular season game for the Bobcats in 2024 before transferring to #Oregon in 2025.

#TXST QB Brad Jackson and EDGE Kalil Alexander meeting with the media after the Bobcats 43-36 win over #UTSA:

PICK SIX CHRISTOPHER JONES 100+ YARDS 41-7 LEAD FOR #TXST

WAKE UP THE BOBCATS WALKED OFF THE CAJUNS

FINAL #TXST 43 #UTSA 36 Bobcats Victory Formation.

#TXST WR Chris Dawn Jr. at the spring showcase yesterday. 1,000-yard receiver returning for his fourth year as a Bobcat.

No official depth chart yet, but I’m already wrong at one position - Brock Riker will start at center for #TXST against #EMU. Redshirt freshman from Brock, Texas where he attended Brock high school.

#TXST MBB HC Terrence Johnson after beating the top ranked team in the Sun Belt:

Two more former #TXST players playing for the CFL this season - CB Kaleb Ford-Dement to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and CB Chris Mills to the Ottawa Redblacks. Ford-Dement is a Win Now or Get Bent legend from our first cinematic recap. “DO YOUR HOMEWORK”

At his weekly coach’s show, GJ Kinne was asked about his name being floated around for other jobs: “I’m focused on being at #TXST. I addressed it with the team and that’s about all I’ve got to say about that.” Full vid w/ Brant Freeman & Clint Shields: