- Program
- Texas State
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2023
- Conference
- Pac-12
Profile
GJ Kinne, named head coach of Texas State in December 2022, rapidly revitalized the Bobcats program. In his first season, he set an FBS-era school record with eight wins and secured the program's first bowl win. Kinne led Texas State to consecutive bowl victories in 2023 and 2024, achieving back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2008-09. An offensive expert with NFL playing and coaching experience, Kinne dramatically improved Texas State’s scoring offense, guiding the team to multiple program records and national statistical rankings.
Coaching Approach
Kinne revitalized Texas State through aggressive talent infusion, adding 71 new players in 2023, focusing on an up-tempo, high-scoring offense. He emphasizes dynamic quarterback play and balanced offensive attack, while instilling toughness across all phases as evidenced by leading FBS rankings in tackles for loss, sacks, and special teams performance. His mantra "Take Back Texas" underlines a strong in-state recruiting focus and cultural identity rebuilding.
Career Highlights
- Set FBS-era program record with 8 wins in 2023 first season at Texas State
- Led Bobcats to program's first-ever bowl appearance and victory in 2023
- Directed Texas State to back-to-back bowl wins and winning seasons in 2023 and 2024 seasons, a first since 2008-09 for the program at FBS level
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