Texas State Has ONE Path to Pull Off the Impossible, in Pac-12 Debut

Texas State is heading to Austin as a MASSIVE underdog against No. 5 Texas. But I'm here to tell you something: An upset isn't impossible. Keff Ciardello of Win Now or Get Bent joins Locked On Pac-12 for a full Texas State preview as the Bobcats prepare for one of the biggest opportunities in program history. And it starts with Brad Jackson. Texas State returns its starting quarterback after Jackson set program records with 17 rushing touchdowns and a 71% completion percentage last season. He also gets his two biggest weapons back. Beau Sparks and Chris Dawn Jr. both eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards last season, giving Texas State one of the most exciting offensive cores in the new Pac-12. But there are questions. The offensive line has been rebuilt. The Bobcats don't have an obvious workhorse running back. And a defense that has prevented Texas State from taking the next step in recent years has a new coordinator in Will Windham. So can this team actually compete with Texas? It's going to require nearly perfect football. Texas State needs to start fast, put points on the board before Texas settles into the game and find a way to create turnovers defensively. If the Bobcats can generate pressure on Arch Manning and steal a possession or two? Things could get interesting. We also break down what realistic expectations should be for Texas State in its first Pac-12 season. Is 8-4 the right target? And if this defense finally catches up with an offense loaded with weapons, could the Bobcats become a legitimate Pac-12 contender? Texas State has something to prove. What better place to start than Austin? #Pac12 #TexasState #TexasFootball #CollegeFootball #ArchManning #TXST #Bobcats Photo Credit: Matt Bush-IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Pac-12 Conference, Boise State Broncos, Colorado State Rams, Fresno State Bulldogs, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Oregon State Beavers, San Diego State Aztecs, Texas State Bobcats, Utah State Aggies, Washington State Cougars