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Texas State Football Pregame Show: Bobcat Game Day Live
Texas State School of Journalism and Mass Communication students take sports media from the classroom to game day with Bobcat Game Day, a live, student-produced Texas State football pregame show that gives SJMC students hands-on experience in sports media, journalism, production, digital media and live storytelling for real audience
WATCH BOBCAT GAME DAY LIVE
Texas State Bobcats vs. UTSA Roadrunners
Game Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Pregame Show: 11:30 a.m. CT
Game Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: UFCU Stadium | San Marcos, Texas
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Sara Shields shares career experience and advice for students
Sara Shields, Associate Professor of Instruction at SJMC, brings her professional experience into the classroom and focuses on preparing students for careers in digital media. Her experience continues to shape how she mentors and guides students today.
WATCH BOBCAT GAME DAY LIVE SEPT. 12
Bobcat Game Day: Live Texas State Football Pregame Show
Texas State School of Journalism and Mass Communication students take sports media from the classroom to game day with Bobcat Game Day, a live, student-produced Texas State football pregame show that gives students hands-on experience in sports media, journalism, production, digital media and live storytelling for real audiences.
Texas State Bobcats vs. UTSA Roadrunners
Game Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Pregame Show: 11:30 a.m. CT
Game Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: UFCU Stadium | San Marcos, TX
