From Texas’ stunning comeback over Ohio State to North Texas’ statement win and A&M’s uneven performance, Week 2 delivered no shortage of drama across the Lone Star State.

Florida State once turned down the SEC to chart its own course. Three decades later, SMU is charting a path of its own—and exposing how much the college football landscape has changed.

Week 1 brought statement wins, a thrilling D.J. Lagway debut, Houston’s transfer influx paying dividends, and another Tarleton State upset as Texas football opened the 2026 season.

Who makes the CFP? Can Texas Tech handle being the hunted? Which G6 team emerges? Five questions loom large over the 2026 Texas college football season.

Can Texas top the nation? Will Texas Tech and Texas A&M reach the CFP? Which sleepers are ready to break through? Our final preseason Power Poll ranks every FBS team in the Lone Star State.

Who are the top-rated prospects heading to the ACC from Texas?

A game-by-game prediction of SMU's 2026 schedule.

An in-depth offensive and defensive preview of the SMU Mustangs.

Good isn't good enough. SMU's pursuit of greatness begins now.