Who runs this state? The Dave Campbell’s Texas Football staff gives their power rankings of the 13 FBS college football teams in Texas in the FBS Power Poll.

Note: Teams are measured against the overall strength of their conference. Only teams that have played are ranked.

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Texas Longhorns (3-0)

Texas is undefeated heading into SEC play with a trip to Tennessee next and the Red River Rivalry looming. Arch Manning didn't look great against UTSA.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0)

Texas Tech doesn't look as dominant as it did in the 2025 run but the Red Raiders remain undefeated after knocking off a bona fide Top 25 team in Houston.

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3.

Houston Cougars (2-1)

The Cougars solidified themselves as Big 12 contenders in the two-point road loss to Texas Tech on Friday night. They were inches away from forcing overtime.

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4.

Texas A&M Aggies (2-1)

Marcel Reed missed some easy throws and the Aggie run defense turned back into a pumpkin in an embarrassing home loss to Kentucky. Next up is a trip to LSU.

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5.

SMU Mustangs (2-1)

The Mustangs went blow for blow with Louisville on the road in another early ACC test. This time, the mistakes cost SMU.

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6.

Baylor Bears (2-1)

Nate Bennett has looked good and is 2-0 as a starting quarterback for the Bears. Big 12 play starts next week against Colorado and the hope is that D.J. Lagway returns.

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7.

TCU Horned Frogs (2-1)

TCU only led Arkansas State by seven at halftime and have struggled to run the ball consistently against both FBS opponents this year.

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8.

UTSA Roadrunners (2-1)

UTSA is the only G6 team in Texas with a winning record through three weeks of the season.

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9.

Texas State Bobcats (1-2)

Texas State needed a win against North Texas to avoid an 0-3 start and the Bobcats pulled away late thanks to Brad Jackson and an excellent run game.

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10.

North Texas Mean Green (1-2)

The 1-2 record isn't impressive but the Mean Green have looked like a program that won't take long to return to American Conference contention under Neal Brown.

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11.

Sam Houston Bearkats (1-2)

The Bearkats thumped Nicholls and are a couple of possessions away from a 3-0 start. This is a much improved team in Year 2 under Phil Longo.

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12.

Rice Owls (1-2)

RB Quinton Jackson is out for the season and that puts a lot on QB Jacurri Brown. The Owls came up short at home against Western Michigan in Week 3 despite Brown's efforts.

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13.

UTEP Miners (1-2)

Scotty Walden's group should get credit for putting a scare into Michigan for two quarters. Unfortunately for the Miners, the Wolverines woke up at halftime.

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