Texas State remains in the Sun Belt Conference – The University Star

Texas State University will remain in the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) despite a verbal offer from the Mountain West Conference, according to athletics director Don Coryell. The Bobcats have been in the Sun Belt since 2013.

With the Mountain West needing another FBS team to complete its conference alongside the recent Pac-12 expansion, rumors are growing as to which conference Texas State will call home in the future.

Coryell made a statement via the Texas State Bobcats “X” account.

“The recent interest in Texas State and its presence in the collegiate athletics landscape speaks volumes about the university and the work our staff and student-athletes have done to build the Bobcat brand nationally,” Coryell said. “After preliminary discussions with an interested conference, we have decided not to make any changes at this time. I look forward to watching all of our sports continue to compete for the Sun Belt Conference and national championships.”

College football reporter Pete Thamel also reported that Texas State will not be moving to the Mountain West Conference.

2024 officially marks Texas State's 12th season in the SBC. The football program is still searching for its first SBC championship.