Football season for Texas State Bobcats begins against Nevada

Texas State Bobcats kick off season on road against Nevada

Starting quarterback Layne Hatcher has also been named team captain and the Bobcats are hoping his leadership and ability can get them back on the winning track after seven straight losing seasons.

SAN MARCOS, Texas - Jake Spavital's Texas State Bobcats kick their season off on the road at Nevada on September 3 at 4:30 p.m.

The Bobcats are rolling with Arkansas State transfer Layne Hatcher as their starting quarterback and he's also been named team captain.

After seven straight losing seasons, the team hopes Hatcher's leadership and ability can get them headed in the right direction.

Texas State names Layne Hatcher starting QB

Head coach Jake Spavital has picked junior transfer Layne Hatcher from Arkansas State to lead the Bobcats.

In three seasons with the Red Wolves, Hatcher threw for more than 7,400 yards and 65 touchdowns.

"Just me talking about his work ethic doesn't do it justice. Because like I'm telling you. He's literally in here from 5:00 in the morning until 8-9-10 o'clock at night every single day. He is strictly focused on football and what matters to him," Spavital says.

"You can ask anybody in that locker room. Just that he'd be willing to take a bullet for anybody out there. So, he kind of galvanizes that team to play even harder for him," Spavital adds.