UTSA, Texas State football ranked in CBS Sports’ first Group of Five Power Rankings for 2024

SAN ANTHONIO – Two San Antonio-area college football teams and rivals made CBS Sports’ first-ever Power Five rankings for the 2024 season.

The University of Texas at San Antonio’s American Athletic Conference Roadrunners and the Sun Belt Conference’s Texas State Bobcats ranked sixth and 12th in the power rankings, respectively, according to the report.

“(UTSA head football coach Jeff) Traylor’s program is more than just a single player and this schedule is really good. UTSA misses Tulane and South Florida and leaves Memphis at home,” the article states.

The power rankings also had good things to say about the Bobcats, indicating that another strong season could be in the works.

“GJ Kinne did wonders in his first season, guiding Texas State to its first bowl game. Don’t be surprised if the Bobcats take another step forward and compete for the Sun Belt title,” says CBS Sports.

Both teams finished their 2023 seasons strong, with the Roadrunners finishing 9-4 and a win over Marshall in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl. The Bobcats had arguably their best year ever, finishing 8-5 and with a win over Rice in the ServPro First Responder Bowl.

Last year, UTSA defeated Texas State 20-13 on Sept. 9 at the Alamodome. The victory increased the Roadrunners’ dominance in the series, as they have yet to lose (5-0) to the Bobcats in their football history. The two teams meet again on September 7th in San Marcos and are scheduled to play non-conference play for the next eight seasons.

UTSA will have a new look on offense, however, as it will have a new starting quarterback under center for the first time in seven years. Frank Harris, who set several school records, finally exhausted his eligibility. The team returns 51 lettermen, including 16 starters.

Texas State made a big splash this offseason by acquiring former James Madison star quarterback Jordan McCloud in the transfer portal and also returns a team with 17 starters from a year ago. Their incoming class is ranked the best in the Sun Belt Conference, according to 247Sports.

Teams at the top of the inaugural power rankings include Boise State at 1st, Liberty at 2nd and Memphis at 3rd. Boise State won 2023 Mountain West title after late-season coaching change, Liberty’s Kaidon Salter returns after winning 2023 C-USA Most Valuable Player, Quarterback Seth Henigan is back for his fourth season for Memphis after leading the Tigers to a 10-3 mark.

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