His second tenure at Texas State was slightly less successful with a record of 26-34 (43%) vs 13-9 (59%), as he led Texas State into Football Bowl Subdivision level football in 2012, joining the Western Athletic Conference.
His second tenure at Texas State was slightly less successful with a record of 26-34 (43%) vs 13-9 (59%) in 1990-91. Franchione led Texas State into Football Bowl Subdivision level football in 2012, joining the Western Athletic Conference.