Football | 8/2/2017 11:44:00 PM

SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State football team practiced in shoulder pads for the first time on Wednesday when the Bobcats held their third practice of the 2017 fall camp.
 
"There was a lot of energy and I thought the kids really flew around," head coach Everett Withers said. "Obviously, the first day with any kind of pads on was probably a lot like you think. It's not going to be pretty on tape, but I thought the energy level was good."
 
The Bobcats will practice in helmets and shoulder pads again on Thursday before donning full pads for the first time this fall on Friday.
 
Texas State opens its 2017 season against Houston Baptist on September 2 at Bobcat Stadium. The game kicks off at 6 p.m.
 
Season and half-season tickets for 2017 Texas State football games are on sale now. Season tickets for all six games start as low as $80 and half season packages start at $40. Single game tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 8 at 9:00 a.m.
 
Tickets may be purchased through the Athletic Ticket Office in person at Bobcat Stadium, by calling 512-245-2272, or by clicking the "Tickets" tab at the top of www.txstatebobcats.com.