Keff Ciardello

San Marcos

Beat Writer and Digital Content Producer at Austin American-Statesman

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Kinne, Texas State sign 45 players in 2025 recruiting class

2 months ago | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

SAN MARCOS - Following consecutive eight-win seasons, both ending with a First Responder Bowl victory, Texas State experienced its heaviest roster attrition yet in GJ Kinne's three seasons at the helm. Around 40 players departed the program following the 2024 season, with half graduating and the other half entering the transfer portal.
Texas State flips Reagan RB Cole Pryor as Kinne focuses recruiting Texas high sc

Dec 4, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

After Texas State coach GJ Kinne focused primarily on transfer portal prospects with collegiate experience in his first two recruiting classes, he opted to use a younger strategy for his third installment. The Bobcats announced 17 total signees Wednesday on the first day of the early signing period with 15 coming directly from Texas high schools.
Texas State football stumbles in upset loss to Georgia State

Nov 23, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

Texas State's Chris Dawn Jr. (1) scores on a 46-yard pass reception during the first half of their college football game with UTSA at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Dawn scored three touchdowns in the Bobcats' final home game of the season Saturday, but it wasn't enough in Texas State's 52-44 loss to Georgia State.
Texas State smacks Southern Miss in record offensive

Nov 16, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) throws the ball during an NCAA football game against Troy on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Troy, Ala. McCloud threw for a season-high 335 yards and four touchdowns in the first half against Southern Misson Saturday, leading the Bobcats to a 58-3 win. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)Vasha Hunt/Associated PressSAN MARCOS — For the second consecutive season, the Texas State Bobcats reached bowl eligibility and then jumped in the San Marcos River to celebrate.
McCloud leaves game as Texas State falls to Louisiana

Oct 29, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) throws the ball during an NCAA football game against Troy on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Troy, Ala. McCloud was injured late in the first half of the Bobcats' 23-17 loss to Louisiana on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)Vasha Hunt/Associated PressSAN MARCOS — Costly turnovers and injuries to key players kept the Texas Bobcats at bay in a 23-17 loss to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at UFCU Stadium on Tuesday night.
Where Brent Brennan ranks nationally among highest paid coaches

Oct 16, 2024 | zonazealots.com | Alan Rubenstein |Keff Ciardello

Arizona head coach Brent Brennan is 60th nationally and 15th and last in the Big XII among the programs listed by USA Today in annual salary. Brennan receives a $2,700,000 annual salary, a $1,200,000 unspecified annual bonus and a $13,625,000 buyout. Brennan signed a five-year contract when he was hired in January. Per the Associated Press following Brennan's hire, his annual salary will increase each year to $3.6 million in 2027.
Texas State stays perfect in C-USA with rout of Red Wolves

Oct 12, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

UTSA's defense tries to contain Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud during the first half of their college football game at UFCU Stadium in San Marcos on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Texas State beat UTSA 49-10. McCloud accounted for five touchdowns in a 41-9 rout of Arkansas State on Saturday as the Bobcats moved to 2-0 in Conference USA for the first time since joining the conference.
Texas State looks to make amends for blowout loss to Arkansas State la

Oct 11, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

Texas State Bobcats head coach GJ Kinne celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) during the first half of the H-Town Showdown college football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Houston.Karen Warren/Staff photographerSAN MARCOS – Texas State is favored at home by two touchdowns against Arkansas State this Saturday but the painful memory of a historically lopsided beatdown from last season still permeates throughout the Bobcats’ locker room.
Sam Houston State's late field goal beats Texas State

Sep 28, 2024 | expressnews.com | Keff Ciardello

Texas State Bobcats running back Lincoln Pare (7) reacts after thinking he made the first down, but turned over the ball on downs during the second half of the H-Town Showdown college football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Houston.Karen Warren/Staff photographerHOUSTON — Texas State squandered a three-score lead to Sam Houston State, and the Bearkats kicked a game-winning field goal with six seconds left to stun the Bobcats 40-39 on Saturday at NRG Stadium.
Texas State football's upset bid falls short vs. Sun Devils

Sep 13, 2024 | houstonchronicle.com | Keff Ciardello

Texas State safety Kaleb Culp (19) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Eric Gay/Associated PressSAN MARCOS — Texas State went toe-to-toe with Arizona State, but late turnovers ultimately doomed the Bobcats as they fell to the Sun Devils 31-28 on Thursday night at UFCU Stadium.