Beau Sparks News, Rumors, Updates - Texas State Bobcats

Hits paydirt in defeat Sparks caught five of the nine passes targeted to him for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Texas State 46-45 loss to Boise State on Saturday.

Impact In the last three of four games, Sparks has been targeted on an average of 10 times so the Bobcats are looking at him. On the season the senior has 30 catches for 403 yards and three touchdowns. Texas State takes on Oregon State in a big Pac 12 contest on Nov. 7. The Beavers defense is in the top 50 against the pass.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads limited air yards Sparks caught only two passes but turned it into 57 yards in the Texas State 66-27 win over Colorado State on Oct. 15.

Impact Sparks has been plagued by injuries this season and has been limited. The senior came into the 2026 season after collecting 1,113 receiving yards on 80 catches and nine touchdowns last season. In five games that Sparks has played in 2026, he has 19 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns. Against Colorado State Sparks was limited since Texas State mainly ran the ball and the game became a blowout. In the previous game against San Diego State (Oct. 3) the senior showed his '25 form where he registered 153 receiving yards on 10 catches and one touchdown. He will look to rebound against Utah State on Oct. 24. The Aggies defense is in the bottom third in the nation against the pass.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Huge receiving day in loss Sparks tallied 10 receptions (on 13 targets) for 153 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-29 loss to San Diego State.

Impact Spark's status was up in the air prior to kickoff Saturday, but he took the field for the Bobcats. The wideout recorded season highs in receptions and receiving yards, leading all pass catchers by a wide margin. It was the breakout game he needed after a slow start to the year hindered by recurring injuries. He scored his lone touchdown late in the fourth quarter on a 40-yard reception.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up for Bobcats Sparks (undisclosed) is warming up in pads ahead of Week 5 at San Diego State, per Texas State beat writer Keff Ciardello.

Impact Sparks was listed as a game-time decision for Texas State, but he's partaking in warmups fully suited up. He's trending towards a playing, which would be huge for the Bobcats. The star receiver has been quiet this fall, but he's coming off his best performance yet with 66 yards and a touchdown against Incarnate Word last season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

GTD Saturday Sparks (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game at San Diego State.

Impact Spark's status is still up in the air as he looks to join the receiving corps Saturday. A final call on his availability is expected to be made closer to kickoff. The wideout is coming off his best game of the season last week against FCS Incarnate Word, reeling in two receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questioanble for Week 5 Sparks holds a questionable tag on the availability report for Saturday's game versus San Diego State, per the Pac- 12 availability report.

Impact Sparks put up a solid effort last week against FCS Incarnate Word, tallying a piar of catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, but it appears an injury is still at play this week. It will be worth checking on the senior wideout's status ahead of Saturday's clash with the Aztecs.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Saturday Sparks (undisclosed) is dressed for Texas State's warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Incarnate Word, per Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman.

Impact Sparks is on track to suit up Saturday after being seen in warmups Saturday. The wideout was expected to be a game-time decision in a previous report, so it appears a final call on his status will be made before kickoff. He was able to haul in just one reception for six yards in last week's matchup against North Texas.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Week 4 Sparks (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Incarnate Word, Caleb Yum of the Austin American-Statesman reports.

Impact It appears that an undisclosed injury occurred for Sparks between Weeks 3 and 4, hence his game-time status. He already sat out once in September, and if that happens again, the wide receiver's month would conclude with two DNPs in four possible games. In the other two matchups, Sparks logged at least one reception each time, gathering a collective 25 yards on eight targets.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

One reception in return Sparks (undisclosed) reeled in one of two targets for six yards during Saturday's 49-35 win over North Texas.

Impact Sparks rejoined the Bobcats' receiving corps after a one-game absence, catching his only reception early in the first quarter before failing to record another catch. The wideout could have been limited due to returning from an undisclosed issue. Such low production is uncommon for the wideout in a high-scoring game, so his snap count will be something to monitor next Saturday against Incarnate Word.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joins in on warmups Sparks (undisclosed) has joined in on warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus North Texas, Texas State beat writer Keff Ciardello reports.

Impact An initial report indicated Sparks wasn't on the field for warmups, but it appears the star wideout has joined the fray and could be in line to suit up for the Bobcats after all. Sparks has four grabs for 19 yards to his name this year but should add a lot more to his ledger the rest of the season, assuming he stays healthy, after turning in 84 grabs for 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted in warmups Saturday Sparks (undisclosed) was not seen participating in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game against North Texas, Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman reports.

Impact Sparks was considered a game-time decision leading up to the matchup as he deals with an undisclosed injury and appears to be trending towards sitting out. Should he miss this game, the senior wide receiver's next chance to suit up will be at home against Incarnate Word.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Saturday Sparks (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Texas State's tilt with North Texas, per Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman.

Impact Sparks missed Week 2 after putting up just four catches for 19 yards in the opener, and now the wideout is in danger of making it two straight absences. He looks like a true game-time call Saturday afternoon against North Texas.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Roadrunners Sparks is out against UTSA in Week 2, per Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman.

Impact Sparks is the Bobcats' top receiver. Though he only logged four catches for 19 yards against a tough Texas defense in Week 1, he's one of Texas State's most dangerous weapons on offense; this is a big blow for the Bobcats. Chris Dawn should be among the receivers who see a spike in targets.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Arch Manning and No. 5 Texas open against Texas State as Longhorns eye return to playoffs

Arch Manning and No. 5 Texas start the season against Pac-12 newcomer and neighbor Texas State

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Totals 87 yards in bowl blowout Sparks tallied four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 41-10 victory over Rice.

Impact Sparks was a dangerous deep threat for the Bobcats in the blowout win in the Armed Forces Bowl. The starting wideout logged a four-game high in receiving yards and reeled in a 69-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the victory. Sparks will now close out his junior campaign as Texas State's leading receiver, bringing in 84 receptions for 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns across 13 games.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps up season with another TD Sparks gathered in three of five targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-26 victory against South Alabama.

Impact Sparks closed out the 2025 regular season in strong fashion on Saturday, connecting with quarterback Brad Jackson for a a 50-yard score in the third quarter. The Junior wideout wraps up the season with a receiving line of 80-1113-9, placing sixth overall in receiving yards in the NCAA. The win qualified the Bobcats for a Bowl game, where a national audience could see just how good of a receiver Sparks is. Sparks could be a candidate for the transfer portal after how strong 2025 went.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eighth TD of 2025 Sparks gathered in all 10 targets for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 win against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Sparks kept the good times rolling on Saturday, topping the 60-yard mark for the 10th time in 11 games. The touchdown came in the fourth quarter when quarterback Brad Jackson found Sparks for a 16-yard score. Sparks has posted a receiving line of 77-1056-8, good enough to place him fifth in the NCAA in receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson accounts for 4 TDs, leads Texas State over Louisiana-Monroe 31-14

Brad Jackson shines as Texas State beats Louisiana-Monroe 31-14

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Another nice week in win Sparks hauled in all six targets for 61 yards during Saturday's 41-14 victory against Southern Miss.

Impact Sparks' lowest yardage total in a game this season is 58 yards, showing truly just how strong and consistent the Junior wideout has been. The receiving line sits at 67-988-7, through 10 games, placing him fourth overall in the NCAA in yards.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Massive day in loss Sparks had 10 receptions (on 11 targets) for 186 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-39 loss versus Louisiana.

Impact Sparks continues to impress week-in-week-out, but Saturday was his finest showing to date. The wideout tied his high in receptions, set a new best in yards, scored a 49-yard rushing touchdown and capped his day with a 38-yard receiving touchdown. Sparks has a receiving line of 61-927-7 through nine games played and now sits fourth place in receiving yards in the NCAA.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Winfield responsible for 5TDs and Louisiana-Lafayette holds off Texas State 42-39

Quarterback Lunch Winfield accounted for five touchdowns and 241 total yards and Louisiana-Lafayette made its explosive second quarter hold up in a 42-39 win over Texas State

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid in loss Sparks caught four of eight targets for 67 yards during Tuesday's 52-20 defeat against James Madison.

Impact Sparks came back down to earth of Tuesday evening, failing to replicate his 168-yard showing from the last game, but still placed second amongst Bobcat receiving in the loss, trailing only Mavin Anderson. Week-in-week-out, Sparks and quarterback Brad Jackson put up strong numbers. The Junior wideout has a receiving line of 51-741-6 through eight games played. The 741 receiving yards have Sparks sitting in the top 10 as NCAA football hits Week 10.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in OT loss Sparks hauled in nine of 10 targets for 168 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-37 overtime defeat versus Marshall.

Impact Sparks broke his four game touchdown drought in the fourth quarter on Saturday, when he went 73-yards to the house. The 168 yards bested his previous high of 155 that he set back in Week 2. Sparks continues to be quarterback Brad Jackson's favourite target throughout seven games, which has produced a 47-674-6 line. The 674 receiving yards place Sparks fifth overall in the NCAA through eight weeks.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in OT loss Sparks hauled in nine of 10 targets for 168 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-37 overtime defeat versus Marshall.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barbie rushes for both overtime scores in Marshall's 40-37 win over Texas State

Jo'Shon Barbie rushed for both of Marshall’s overtime touchdowns in a 40-37 win over Texas State on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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Arch Manning and No. 5 Texas open against Texas State as Longhorns eye return to playoffs

Jackson accounts for 4 TDs, leads Texas State over Louisiana-Monroe 31-14

Winfield responsible for 5TDs and Louisiana-Lafayette holds off Texas State 42-39

Barbie rushes for both overtime scores in Marshall's 40-37 win over Texas State