Bleed Purple Nation

05/30/2026

Great win Tarleton State Baseball! 1st NCAA Tournament win in our first D1 NCAA Tournament appearance! Beat the hell out of Texas today like we did earlier this season. Hey Oscar P!

AUSTIN, Texas – Tarleton State showed no nerves playing its first NCAA Regional in its D1 era, starting strong and maintaining composure throughout in its NCAA postseason opening victory. The 3-seed Texans (38-19) defeated 2-seed UC Santa Barbara (38-19) 11-5 to open their run in the NCAA Regional...

01/16/2026

With the resources and facilities now in place, does Tarleton State University President Dr. James Hurley expect both Tarleton State Athletics basketball programs to compete for championships this season?

Hear his answer—and more—on Episode 13 of Bleed Purple Nation 🟣

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01/14/2026

🟣 NEW EPISODE W/ DR. JAMES HURLEY IS LIVE

Will Tarleton State join an FBS conference?
Has an invitation alreadybeen extended to the Texans?

In Episode 13, Casey Hogan is joined by Dr. James Hurley, President of Tarleton State University, for a candid and in-depth conversation on Tarleton’s incredible momentum and the future of college athletics.

From record enrollment growth and a historic football season to NIL, realignment, and what’s next on the national stage—this is a must-watch for Texan Nation.

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01/13/2026

In loving memory of Darrell Brown—a Tarleton legend, but more importantly, a great man.

01/13/2026

In loving memory of Darrell Brown—a Tarleton legend, but more importantly, a great Christian man; a father, friend, mentor, and role model to so many. While your flame will be extinguished at Silver Taps in April, your legacy and impact will never be extinguished.

Rest in peace, DB.

01/09/2026

🟣 COMING WEDNESDAY | Bleed Purple Nation – Episode 13 🟣

This Wednesday, Casey Hogan is joined by Dr. James Hurley, President of Tarleton State University, for an in-depth conversation on Tarleton’s rapid rise and the state of college athletics.

From record enrollment growth and a historic football season to NIL, realignment, and what’s next for Tarleton on the national stage—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Also, will Tarleton be moving to FBS in the near future?

🎙️ Episode drops Wednesday, January 14


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01/08/2026

🟣 Bleed Purple Nation – Episode 12 is LIVE 🟣

In Episode 12, Casey Hogan recaps Tarleton Football’s historic 2025 season and hosts the first-ever Texan Talk Q&A, diving into the Offensive Coordinator transition, FCS vs. FBS, and the Transfer Portal.

Then Kyle Crews joins the show to break down Tarleton State University Men’s Basketball’s strong start, key players, who is the favorite to win the Western Athletic Conference this season, and the ACU rivalry game tonight 🏀🔥

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01/04/2026

Bleed Purple Nation — my apologies for the recent pause in episodes. Life happens!

The good news: a brand-new episode drops Thursday, Jan. 8 featuring Tarleton State Football radio sideline reporter Keltin Wiens and the radio play-by-play voice of Tarleton Men’s Basketball, Kyle Crews. 🎙️

Also, start sending in your questions for our first-ever Texan Talk Q&A Show on Jan. 15. I can’t promise I’ll know all the answers, but I can promise I’ll do my best to find them for you.

There are so many exciting things happening with Tarleton Athletics — let’s talk about it! 🤠

01/04/2026

This is an excellent hire for Tarleton State Football! Welcome to the Tarleton Family Coach Ross!

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State has hired a new offensive coordinator entering the 2026 campaign, tabbing longtime Texas football coach Chris Ross to lead the Texan offense, the Texans announced on Saturday.

01/04/2026

This is a great hire for Tarleton State Football! Welcome to Tarleton family Coach Ross!

Tarleton State has hired a new offensive coordinator entering the 2026 campaign, tabbing longtime Texas football coach Chris Ross to lead the Texan offense! 🔥

Welcome Coach Ross!

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