Texas State football must piece together competent offense in 2020

Will run defense catch up to pass defense?

The defense for Texas State was a bad as the offense last season ranking 107th in scoring. There was not much of a pass rush either. The Bobcats ranked 125th in the country with just 13 sacks. The run defense ranked 120th surrendering 217 rush yards per game.

The Bobcats’ pass defense was the bright spot on the defense and the team. They finished a respectable 25th in pass yards allowed giving up a shade under 200 yards per game. This was despite not having much of a pass rush and having only seven interceptions as a team.

What does that mean for this season? They have to be more physical in the trenches. The Bobcats gave up over 200 yards rushing eight times last season. Though they only surrendered one 330-yard passer all season, every game they surrendered a touchdown pass they surrendered more than one giving up a season-high six to the Troy Trojans.

This could be a tough defensive season for Texas State. They are starting a young unit this season. Seven of their projected starters are underclassmen. It could, however, be a matter of addition versus subtraction.

These are Jake Spavital recruits so they could be more talented than last season’s starters.