G.J. Kinne

Head Coachat

Coaching since 2021

G.J. Kinne is 28-20 at Texas State since 2023 and 40-22 in his career.

Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD

2026 season5-4Conf 3-2

At Texas State28-20Conf 15-14 · since 2023

Last 3 seasons20-15Conf 11-10

Career40-22Conf 15-14 · 5 seasons

Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker

Texas State won 37.9% of its games before he arrived (32.5% in conference). His career win rate is +26.6 pts against that (+19.3 pts in conference).

Bio

3 seasons

Year	School	W-L	Conf	SRS	SP+	SP+ Off	SP+ Def	AP Final	Titles and Bowl
2025	Texas State	7-6	Sun Belt	-1.6	2.3	36.6	34.6	-	W 41-10 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs Rice
2024	Texas State	8-5	Sun Belt	0.9	5.4	34.2	28.4	-	W 30-28 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs North Texas
2023	Texas State	8-5	Sun Belt	-4.9	-1.6	31.2	33.8	-	W 45-21 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs Rice

GJ KinneHead Coach
Jordan ShoemakerCo-Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
Landon KeoppleOffensive Coordinator
Matthew GreggCo-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers / Defensive Recruiting Coordinator
Will WindhamDefensive Coordinator
Tanner BurnsAssociate Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Safeties
Barron MillerAssistant Defensive Line Coach
Andrew CobusAssistant Offensive Line
Joe Jon FinleyAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
Chris GistorbDefensive Line
Chastin EvansPass Game Specialist / Quarterbacks Assistant
Kiel McDonaldRunning Backs
Marcus PattonSecondary
Will BryantTight Ends / Pass Game Coordinator
Randy MartinezWide Receivers
Joey HobertWide Receivers Assistant
Bret HuthAssistant AD - Strength & Conditioning / Assistant Head Coach Football
Drake HughesAssistant Strength Coach
Clark EyersAssociate Strength Coach