Win Now or Get Bent

Texas State football came out of an ugly game sitting pretty after beating the Utah State Aggies, 20-17, on Homecoming to improve to 4-3 on the year. With the Bobcats holding a winning record for the first time this season, Keff Ciardello breaks down the game in this episode of Win Now or Get Bent. Sponsored by Arcee.AI, thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

Get out your SWT Throwback gear! It's Homecoming for Texas State football this Saturday with the 3-3 Bobcats hosting the 2-3 Utah State Aggies. The Bobcats are favored coming off an electric beatdown over CSU, but Utah State is fresh off a comeback victory over WSU and looking to get its season back on track. After a a quick rundown and impromptu mailbag (0:00-30:00), Cache Valley Daily Utah State sports reporter Jason Walker joins Keff Ciardello to preview the game (30:00-58:00).  Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

The Texas State Bobcats notched their first win in the Pac-12 conference in record-setting fashion, handing the Colorado State Rams a 66-27 loss in San Marcos on Thursday. Now at 3-3, the Texas State Bobcats are back in control for the back half of the season and the bulk of Pac-12 play. Keff Ciardello discusses the game and the rest of the outlook for the Bobcats this season. Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

The Texas State Bobcats are fresh off a bye week and back home for a Thursday night matchup with the Colorado State Rams as both programs search for their first Pac-12 win. Keff Ciardello adds some context to the game (0:00-20:00) before Colorado State reporter for the Fort Collins Coloradoan Kevin Lytle joins to show for a preview of the Rams (20:00-42:00). Keff Ciardello then wraps the show with a tribute to former Texas State coach Dennis Franchione, who passed away last week (43:00-57:00).  Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com 

It was another second half collapse for Texas State football and head coach GJ Kinne as the Bobcats squandered a two-score lead to the San Diego State Aztecs, 31-29. Keff Ciardello is here to talk about it. Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

Despite a mumps outbreak among the San Diego Aztecs football team, the Texas State Bobcats are heading to California for their inaugural Pac-12 game. Keff Ciardello previews the game before opening the mailbag featuring burning questions about the Bobcats' defense and what exactly is the mumps? Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

The Texas State Bobcats football team enters Pac-12 play on two-game winning streak after thoroughly dismantling the Incarnate Word Cardinals, 63-10. Following the biggest blowout of the GJ Kinne era, Keff Ciardello talks about the game and why it matters for the rest of the 2026 season. Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

The 1-2 Texas State Bobcats football team aim to even their record when 2-1 Incarnate Word comes to San Marcos this Saturday at 5 pm. Keff Ciardello gives a primer on the game (0:00-24:20) before KSAT anchor, Good Morning San Antonio host, and proud Texas State Bobcat alum RJ Marquez joins the show (25:11).   
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The Texas State Bobcats football team finally got one in the win column after a 49-35 offensive shootout with North Texas on Saturday. Keff Ciardello is here talk about the game, the return of the Bobcats' high-powered offense, the remaining issues TXST's pass defense and kicking, and why the TV exposure from afternoon kickoffs might not be worth the low attendance at UFCU Stadium (yet). Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com

The dormant rivalry between Texas State and North Texas was renewed at the First Responder Bowl two years ago, with the Bobcats sneaking out of DFW with a 30-28 win over the Mean Green. Now the two sides will face again, this time a regular season matchup in San Marcos on Saturday at 11 am. Keff Ciardello breaks down the history between the two schools before previewing the 2026 addition of Texas State vs UNT. Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, FamilyFirstCremationServices.com, BHIHats.com