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Texas State football will honor former head coach Larry Franchione with a special tribute before tonight’s game, including a helmet sticker and a moment of silence during the national anthem. The gesture comes as the program pays tribute to Franchione’s legacy, marking a poignant moment for fans and players alike.

Meanwhile, New Mexico’s standout linebacker Jaxton Eck will miss an unspecified stretch of games after sustaining a shoulder injury, leaving the Lobos without their top defensive playmaker for the foreseeable future. Over in the Mountain West, Utah State athletics secured a major financial boost with a $4.5 million joint donation from the Shaw and Broadbent families, earmarked for long-term program development.

On the college football landscape, the College Football Playoff is finalizing plans to expand to 24 teams starting in 2027, though the specifics of improved Group of 6 access remain under negotiation. The upcoming showdown between Colorado State and Texas State promises an electrifying clash, with both teams poised to deliver high-scoring action in a Week 7 matchup that could set the tone for the latter stages of the season.

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