Texas State hired Jake Spavital a year ago in hopes that the program was not far away from competing for a bowl game. Year 1 didn't produce the most promising returns.
The Bobcats won three games or fewer for the fifth season in a row, including a devastating loss at Coastal Carolina to close the year. To combat the issues, Spavital added Memphis QB transfer Brady McBryde, Oklahoma State running back transfer Jahmyl Jeter and seven JUCO defenders.