Sources have confirmed to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football that Murray State assistant coach Jordan Moore is the leading candidate to be named the recruiting coordinator at Texas State.

Moore joined the Racers staff as a defensive analyst with the secondary for the 2024 season and is viewed as a rising star in the coaching industry. He was set to serve as safeties coach for the Racers before taking the Texas State job.

Moore was a 4-star recruit at Yoakum High School in 2017 and signed with Texas A&M. He appeared in four games with the Aggies during his freshman season, primarily on special teams. He transferred to Houston in 2019 and played nine games, with one start at nickel for the Cougars. He appeared in six games for Houston in 2020 as a linebacker before transferring to Kilgore. Moore completed his playing career as a linebacker at Florida A&M in 2023.

He joins a Bobcats team that has excelled in two seasons under head coach G.J. Kinne. The team has posted consecutive 8-5 records and earned two victories in the First Responder Bowl. Upon his arrival in San Marcos, Moore will have plenty of work, as the Bobcats will replace most of their 2024 production after numerous graduations and transfers. 

Notable players who will not return to Texas State include quarterback Jordan McCloud, wide receiver Joey Hobert, running back Ish Mahdi, offensive tackle Alex Harkey, defensive lineman Terry Webb, wide receiver Kole Wilson, and defensive back Joshua Eaton. In total, the Bobcats enter spring practice without 10 starters from last season.