Dear Bobcats:

The Pac-12 is here. So are we.

This fall, TXST begins an exciting new chapter as we officially join one of the nation's premier athletic conferences. The Pac-12 didn't just add another university. It added TXST.

Now it's our turn to show the nation what Bobcat Nation is all about. Let's make an IMPACT!  

Our teams are ready. Our coaches are ready. Now we need you.

The student section has always been the heartbeat of TXST Athletics. Your passion, your energy, and your pride create the kind of home-field advantage that changes games. This season, let's make UFCU Stadium and every TXST athletic venue among the loudest and most intimidating in the Pac-12.

We're raising the game-day experience because you deserve it. Over the past year, our Game Day Experience Task Force has worked to make Saturdays bigger, louder, and more memorable than ever. From Boko's Backyard, our new student tailgate destination, to bigger fireworks, enhanced in-game graphics and entertainment, and one of the most exciting football teams in the country, every element has been designed to create an unforgettable experience.

And remember: every home TXST athletic event is FREE for students. Just present your TXST Mobile ID through the TXST Mobile App at the gate.

As we welcome the Pac-12 to San Marcos, each of us has the opportunity to represent TXST with pride. Let’s treat every guest with respect, create a warm and welcoming environment, and show them the Texas-sized hospitality that makes TXST and San Marcos so special.  As we welcome the Pac-12 to San Marcos, every one of us represents TXST. Visiting teams, fans, television audiences, and future Bobcats will see who we are, not just by how loudly we cheer, but by how we carry ourselves.

Mark Your Calendar

Let's pack our venues from the very beginning, including tonight!  

  • Soccer: Wednesday, August 19 | 7:30 p.m. vs. Texas A&M
  • Volleyball: Saturday, August 22 | 2:00 p.m. vs. Lamar (exhibition)
    • First home match - Friday, August 28 @ 6 p.m. vs Oklahoma  
  • Football Home Opener - Saturday, September 12 | 2:30 p.m. vs. UTSA
    • First of three home football games in a row!  
      • September 19 vs. North Texas at 11 a.m.
      • September 26 vs. UIW at 5 p.m.

Let's create unforgettable atmospheres and show our student-athletes what it means to play in front of Bobcat Nation.

As we welcome the Pac-12 to San Marcos, every one of us represents TXST. Visiting teams, fans, television audiences, and future Bobcats will see who we are, not just by how loudly we cheer, but by how we carry ourselves.

We Are Bobcats.

We show up. 
We stand together. 
We wear maroon and gold with pride. 
We welcome others. 
We compete with class. 
We create an electric atmosphere while looking out for one another and respecting the game.

Let's become known as the best student section in the Pac-12, not only because we're the loudest, but because we're the standard.

University officials and event staff will continue to enforce fan conduct policies to ensure every game is safe and enjoyable. Actions that put others at risk, including throwing objects onto the playing surface, will not be tolerated.

So, wear your maroon and gold. Bring your friends. Fill the stands. Stay until the final whistle.

The excitement doesn't end when the game is over. Show your Bobcat pride and post your impactful moments using #IMPACTFUL, #EatEmUp and #TXST. Tag @txstatebobcats and @txst on social media, and feel free to tag me at @kdamp on X or @kdamp63 on Instagram. Beth and I love seeing Bobcat Nation in action.

For the latest news, scores, highlights, podcasts, and exclusive content, visit TXST.com.

Let's show the Pac-12, and the nation, that no one does game day like TXST.

Go Bobcats!

Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D.
President