Texas State football has named sophomore Tyler Vitt the starting quarterback for the opener against Texas A&M, according to the Statesman's Keff Ciardello.

Vitt played in nine games for the Bobcats last season, and started seven. He threw for 1,159 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions for the Bobcats. Texas State lost all nine games in which he appeared.

His best game came against Louisiana-Lafayette on Oct. 6. He completed 28-of-39 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns in a narrow 42-27 loss. He will have a chance to reinvigorate his career under new offensive-minded coach Jake Spavital.

Vitt won the starting job over Fullerton College transfer Gresch Jensen, who previously played under offensive coordinator Bob Stitt at Montana. Expect Jensen to still get some snaps against the Aggies on Thursday night.