Texas’ Group of Five programs delivered a season of breakthroughs and disappointments, from North Texas’ historic run to struggles at UTEP and Sam Houston.

An MVP candidate and the NFL's leading receiver headline our list. 

Before the SEC and the playoff spotlight, Will Stein proved himself under the Friday night lights at Lake Travis, where his competitiveness, fearlessness, and football mind were impossible to miss.

From Texas Tech’s historic CFP breakthrough to postseason disappointment in Waco, we rank all 13 Texas FBS programs after a season that reshaped the Lone Star State.

With the transfer portal set to open Jan. 2, we break down the biggest roster needs for all 13 FBS programs in Texas as each prepares to reload for the 2026 season.

A major coaching shakeup in DFW takes place.

Ten of the 13 FBS programs in Texas are headed to the postseason with eight qualified for bowls and two in the College Football Playoff. We rank them from most to least interesting ahead of bowl season. 

New North Texas head coach Neal Brown has reportedly made his defensive coordinator and general manager hires for Year 1 with the Mean Green. 

Breaking down North Texas' loss to Tulane in the American Conference Championship game.