Texas State DE Ben Bell contemplating a redshirt

Sources tell Dave Campbell’s Texas Football that Texas State defensive end Ben Bell is contemplating a redshirt for the 2024 season to preserve a year of eligibility. He did not play in the Week 5 loss to Sam Houston. Bell isn't 100 percent healthy and would've likely missed the Sam Houston game regardless of the redshirt decision. 

Bell has played in three games this season while recording 12 tackles, including six tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He can only play in one more game this season if he wants to keep a redshirt because players can participate in four games without burning it.