SAN MARCOS, Texas – In the latest States Up podcast, Texas State football's Kyle Hergel dives into his path from Canada to Texas to play football but also the pride he has in being Canadian and being a role model for upcoming players from where he is from.

Hergel, who recently represented the Bobcats at the Sun Belt Conference Football Media Days in New Orleans, was named Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team this summer after starting 12 games at right guard last year. It was his first season with the Bobcats, but he finished as one of the top-rated offensive linemen in the Sun Belt by Pro Football Focus (PFF).
 
In the podcast, Hergel shares his daily schedule and process of becoming stronger and better at his position, what it is like to play the offensive line position, his experience of attending the OL Masterminds Camp in June, the impact that offensive line coach Brian Hamilton has on him and the rest of the position group, and the importance of his mom and brother in his life.

The podcast can be heard on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, and Google.
 
Fans can also access the podcast at https://txstatebobcats.com/podcasts.

Hosted by Brant Freeman, the new States Up podcast is focused on the personalities that make up Texas State, from athletes to coaches to more, and allows fans to get to know the people they cheer for and watch compete even more. 

New episodes of the States Up podcast are released each Friday.