Zechariah Sample News, Rumors, Updates - Texas State Bobcats

Ready to rock for Week 10 Sample (undisclosed) is ready to roll for Saturday's clash with Oregon State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Sparks was probable heading into Saturday's tilt and will indeed suit up to take the field for Texas State. The wideout delivered one of his more productive games of the season last week against Boise State, hauling in two receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. He will look to build on that performance against Oregon State's secondary.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Impact Sample is still likely to play Saturday, but he pops up on the Bobcats' report Friday night and is worth monitoring. The wideout has 13 catches for 250 yards and two touchdowns this fall.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes most out of little Sample only caught two passes, but for 89 yards and a touchdown in the Texas State 46-45 loss to Boise State on Saturday.

Impact It was the second-best output for the redshirt sophomore in his career. This was against a FBS program. Sample's best came against FCS Incarnate Word, 92 yards on four catches and a touchdown. 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

Good to go Saturday Sample (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at San Diego State.

Impact Sample is coming off his best effort of the season in Week 4 versus FCS Incarnate Word, racking up four catches for 92 yards and a score on four targets. He should be in line to see sizable work again in Week 5, especially since Beau Sparks (undisclosed) and Kylen Evans (shoulder) are both game-time calls.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to probable Sample (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's clash with San Diego State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Sample is coming off his best effort of the season in Week 4 versus FCS Incarnate Word, racking up four catches for 92 yards and a score on four targets. It appears he's in line for another chance to add to that total against the Aztecs, barring a setback ahead of kickoff.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against San Diego State Sample (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at San Diego State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Sample is coming off a career game against Incarnate Word last week, hauling in four receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown. He was dealing with an undisclosed issue prior to that contest before ultimately suiting up, so it's possible a similar situation could play out this week. Texas State's receiving corps is banged up, as he is one of five wideouts listed as questionable.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Career mark in blowout Sample had a personal best with 92 receiving yards on four catches and a touchdown in the 63-10 blowout of FCS Incarnate Word on Saturday.

Impact Sample will look to make it another personal best day when the Bobcats face San Diego State on Oct. 3. The Aztecs defense is near the bottom in the country against the pass.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Jackson throws 5 TD passes, Texas State beats Incarnate Word 63-10

Brad Jackson threw five first-half touchdown passes, Torrance Burgess Jr. had 140 yards rushing and a TD on nine carries, and Texas State beat Incarnate Word 63-10

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

In uniform for warmups Sample (undisclosed) is dressed for warmups ahead of Texas State's matchup against Incarnate Word on Saturday, per Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman.

Impact Sample's presence at warmups is a good sign for his availability, though he is expected to be a game-time decision, as indicated by a previous report earlier in the week. The wideout returned from injury last week and is looking to suit up for his second straight game.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Sample is one of three wide receivers deemed a game-time decision for Texas State's last game of September. Sample's development is arguably most unfortunate, considering he just returned from injury to log two receptions for seven yards in Week 3. If the wideout sits out again, he would finish September with three DNPs in four games.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in debut Sample (undisclosed) caught two passes for seven yards during Saturday's win over North Texas.

Impact Sample had a quiet outing in his debut after missing the first two games of the season due to an undisclosed injury. He'll look to be more involved offensively during the Week 5 matchup versus Incarnate Word.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Sample (undisclosed) was seen participating in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game against North Texas, Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman reports.

Impact Sample's presence during pregame warmups is a positive sign that he might be able to take the field for the first time this season. If ready to go by kickoff, the wideout will be a big addition to Texas State's passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Week 3 Sample (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Texas State's tilt with North Texas in Week 3, per Caleb Yum of the Austin Statesman.

Impact Sample has yet to play this season, and he's in danger of continuing that trend Saturday. The Arizona State transfer figures to be a big part of this passing game when he is able to suit up for the Bobcats, but it's still unclear when that could be. With star wideout Beau Sparks also questionable for the North Texas game, Texas State's passing offense could be in trouble.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 2 Sample (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 31-26 loss to UTSA.

Impact Sample will have to wait another week to make his debut for Texas State. This offseason, he transferred colleges from Arizona State with the intent of improving his opportunities in a less high-level setting.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Sample (undisclosed) is dressed for Texas State's warmups in Week 2, per Texas State beat writer Keff Ciardello.

Impact The Arizona State transfer was in pads and partaking in warmups, which is an excellent sign for his availability against UTSA. If he does wind up playing, he could see plenty of targets in this passing attack, as top wideout Beau Sparks appears to be sidelined for the Bobcats.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Misses season opener Sample (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss versus Texas.

Impact Sample was forced to miss the team's season opener as he's currently battling an undisclosed injury. He will look to make his debut during the team's Week 2 matchup against Texas-San Antonio.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter Sample is listed as a co-starter at wide receiver ahead of Saturday's game at Texas, Texas State beat writer Keff Ciardello reports.

Impact Sample is a co-starter alongside Tucker Cusano at the WR-Y position on the Bobcats' depth chart. It's a promising development for Sample as the redshirt sophomore is yet to have a catch in his collegiate career.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Texas State Sample has signed with Texas State, according to the team's announcement Tuesday.

Impact While part of Arizona State, Sample logged 99 kick-return yards. Yet, he recorded only one target. So for 2026, Sample will transfer to Texas' state college, not Power Four but still an FBS school.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Sun Devils Sample will enter the transfer portal, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Sample will hit the transfer portal after two seasons with the Sun Devils. This fall, his redshirt freshman season, he appeared in four games and failed to reel in his lone target. Now, with three seasons of eligibility remaining, the 5-foot-10, 175-pound receiver will seek a new home.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Sample (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against TCU.

Impact Sample was probably to feature in this matchup, so his inclusion in the gameday roster isn't surprising. However, he's not expected to have a lot of action as a weapon in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against TCU Sample (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against TCU.

Impact Sample has been listed on the Sun Devils' injury report due to undisclosed reasons ahead of Friday's bout with the Horned Frogs. The 5-foot-10 redshirt freshman has appeared in two games this season, but he has yet to record any targets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Baylor Sample (undisclosed) is not on the injury report and will play against Baylor on Saturday.

Impact Sample will add depth to the Sun Devils' receiving corps. However, he's not expected to be a factor in most fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP after practice participation Sample (foot) did not play during the Sun Devils' 42-21 win Saturday at Oklahoma State.

Impact According to Jake Seymour of 247Sports.com, Sample participated in the Sun Devils' team practice Wednesday. Currently, their next matchup is scheduled for Nov. 9 against Central Florida.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least a month Sample is out at least a month with a foot injury, Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Sample has yet to play this season. The true freshman now won't be available until at least late October, and it appears more and more likely that he could take a redshirt season in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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