Career Awards While At TXWES:
- 2025 SAC All-Conference Honorable Mention
In the 2025 season, Cole Francis played a pivotal role for Texas Wesleyan, participating in all 12 games. As a standout quarterback, he led the team in several key passing categories, including pass attempts with 330, pass touchdowns with 14, and pass completions with 184. Francis also topped the charts with a season-long pass of 490 yards and accumulated 2,488 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively downfield.
In addition to his passing prowess, Francis contributed on the ground, recording 49 rushing attempts and scoring three rushing touchdowns. Despite facing adversity, he managed to rush for 162 yards, demonstrating versatility in his offensive game. Notably, he also led the team in rush loss, indicating his frequent engagement in high-pressure situations.
Francis's season featured several notable performances. On October 11 against Louisiana Christian, he threw for a season-high 526 yards, completing 27 of 44 pass attempts and connecting for three touchdowns, including a 75-yard pass. His performance against Wayland Baptist on November 15 was equally impressive, where he threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another, amassing 196 passing yards.
Throughout the season, Francis proved to be a reliable and resilient quarterback, leading the team not only in offensive yardage but also in enduring 10 sacks for a total loss of 59 yards. His leadership and skillset were integral to Texas Wesleyan's offensive strategy, making him a central figure in the team's competitive efforts throughout the season.
In the 2024 season, Cole Francis contributed to Texas Wesleyan's success in a limited but impactful role, participating in six games. Over the course of the season, Francis completed 23 of 48 pass attempts, accumulating 287 passing yards and two touchdowns. His longest pass went for 102 yards. On the ground, he made nine rushing attempts, resulting in 19 yards and two touchdowns, with his longest rush covering 16 yards.
In a standout performance against Langston on November 9, 2024, Francis threw for 203 yards, completing 15 of his 29 pass attempts, and connected on a 46-yard pass. His rushing ability was also on display this season, notably against Texas College on November 2, 2024, where he rushed for 20 yards on three attempts, including a 13-yard run.
Francis demonstrated his scoring ability against Oklahoma Panhandle State on September 21, 2024, where he scored a rushing touchdown. Earlier in the season, against North American on September 14, 2024, he completed two passes for 32 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Throughout the season, Francis showcased his versatility and contributed to Texas Wesleyan's offensive efforts in various capacities, providing a reliable option in both the passing and rushing facets of the game.
In the 2023 season, Cole Francis took the field for Texas Wesleyan, appearing in six of the team's ten games. As a quarterback, he contributed notably to the team's offensive efforts, amassing a total of 644 passing yards with seven touchdowns over the course of the season. Francis completed 38 of his 60 pass attempts without suffering a single sack, showcasing efficiency and protection in the pocket.
One of his standout performances occurred against Arkansas Baptist on September 30, 2023, where he threw for 306 yards and five touchdowns, with his longest pass covering 82 yards. This game was a significant demonstration of his passing capabilities.
In the matchup against Wayland Baptist on October 21, 2023, Francis passed for 171 yards, completing 13 out of 21 attempts, with a long pass of 53 yards. His passing game was complemented by his rushing efforts, where he carried the ball three times for nine yards.
Francis also made an impact on the ground, recording two rushing touchdowns during the season. His rushing highlight came in the game against Arkansas Baptist, where he scored both of his rushing touchdowns, showing his dual-threat capability.
Overall, Cole Francis's contributions were vital in Texas Wesleyan's successful offensive plays, as reflected in several high-scoring games throughout the season.
In high school, part of the Football Leadership Council sophomore to senior year; Captain during Senior Season; 1st Team Academic All District sophomore year; 2nd Team All-District senior year; National Honor Society; Obra D. Tompkins Award Winner sophomore year; Records for 2nd high number of passing yards in a game at 402 and highest completion percentage in a season at 62.13% and longest passing touchdown at 99 yards.
