Texas State Kicker Mason Shipley Commits To Texas Longhorns For 2025
Former Texas State standout kicker Mason Shipley has committed to join Texas, as first reported by Chris Hummer of 247 Sports.
Shipley leaves Texas State with one season of eligibility remaining and was one of the top players in the Sun Belt Conference.
After starting his career with Oklahoma State in 2020, Shipley went 15-of-19 on field goal attempts in 2024 and kicked a 60-yard field goal against Sam Houston State – marking a Texas State and Sun Belt Conference record for longest kick made in a game.
Following Shipley’s entry to the transfer portal, 247Sports Texas Beat Writer Eric Henry noted on April 17 that Shipley would be a target for the Longhorns, who saw their three-year starting kicker in Bert Auburn enter the transfer portal.
During the 2023 campaign, Shipley earned All-Sun Belt First Team and was named as a Lou Groza Award Semifinalist, Shipley hit all 15 of the field goals that he attempted and missed just one of 59 PATs attempted.
Texas State is coming off of consecutive 8-5 seasons and wins in the First Responder Bowl under third-year head coach G.J. Kinne.
Texas State Kicker Mason Shipley Commits to Texas Longhorns for 2025
In a significant move for the Texas Longhorns football program, Mason Shipley, the standout placekicker from Texas State University, has announced his commitment to join the Longhorns for the 2025 season. This decision marks a pivotal moment in Shipley’s career and adds a seasoned specialist to Texas’ special teams unit.​
A Stellar Career at Texas State
Mason Shipley, a native of Liberty Hill, Texas, has demonstrated exceptional performance during his tenure with the Texas State Bobcats. In the 2023 season, he achieved a perfect field goal percentage, converting all 15 of his attempts, which was a program record for a single season. His accuracy extended to extra points, where he completed 58 of 59 attempts, totaling 103 points and earning a spot on the Lou Groza Award Watch List .​
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The following season, Shipley continued to impress, finishing with a field goal percentage of 78.9% and an extra point percentage of 96.4%. He scored 98 points, including a career-long 60-yard field goal, showcasing his range and consistency .​
Recognition and Accolades
Shipley’s performance did not go unnoticed. In 2023, he was named to the All-Sun Belt First Team as a kicker, becoming the first specialist in Texas State history to receive such an honor. His contributions were instrumental in the Bobcats’ special teams success, and he was also recognized as a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award, which is presented to the nation’s top placekicker .​
