Bobby Crosby Injury Update
Texas State Bobcats defensive back Bobby Crosby suffered a frightening injury late in the third quarter of their October 28, 2025, matchup against James Madison at Bobcat Stadium. With 57 seconds left, the hard-hitting safety collided awkwardly with a teammate while pursuing a play, taking what appeared to be a severe blow to the head and neck area. Crosby lay motionless on the field for several agonizing minutes as trainers and medical staff rushed to stabilize him.
David Schultz, posting on X via @Schultzycast, shared that Texas State’s Bobby Crosby is being taken off by a cart, hoping it's not serious, and mentioning Cajuns DB Keyon Martin's similar injury last season.
Players from both teams knelt in prayer, surrounding Crosby as he was carefully loaded onto a stretcher and carted off to a local San Marcos hospital for immediate evaluation. The stadium fell silent, with fans and coaches exchanging thumbs-up signals in hopes of positive news. JMU head coach Bob Chesney and Texas State’s GJ Kinne showed class, pausing the game to support the young athlete. Vinnie Vinzetta, posting on X via @VVinzetta, reported a brutal scene at Bobcat Stadium as Texas State's Bobby Crosby is down with neck and spinal precautions, with Coach Kinne giving a thumbs up to the JMU sideline, hoping for the best.
As of October 29, no official diagnosis or recovery timeline has been released by Texas State Athletics. Reports indicate Crosby remained down without movement initially, prompting full spinal precautions a standard protocol for potential head, neck, or spine trauma. Fans flooded social media with prayers: “Prayers up for Bobby Crosby... hoping for a similar outcome” to last year’s scary incident on the same field.
Who is Bobby Crosby?
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound junior transfer from Cisco College has been a breakout star for the Bobcats this season. Entering the JMU game, he led Texas State with 37 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 sack over seven games. His monster 11-tackle performance in a double-OT loss to Marshall highlighted his impact.
Crosby dominated JUCO ball (94 tackles, 13 PBUs as a sophomore) and flashed in 2023 (17 tackles, 1 INT). A lower-body injury limited him to five games in 2024, but he’s been healthy and dominant in 2025 until now.
What Happens Next?
Expect updates from Texas State soon, likely via their official X account (@TexasStateFB) or a presser from Coach Kinne.The fact that he was stabilized on the field is encouraging; many college players return strong after similar scares.
Disclaimer
This article provides information based on preliminary reports and official updates available at the time of publication. All medical or recovery details about Bobby Crosby are subject to confirmation by Texas State Athletics or authorized representatives. Readers are advised to follow official sources for verified updates.
