With roster continuity, a renovated Bowers Stadium, and a stronger budget, Sam Houston is no longer playing catch-up as Phil Longo looks to turn last year’s survival into real progress in 2026.

2026 Texas FBS spring power poll: Texas Tech tops rankings, Longhorns reload around Arch Manning, Aggies face challenges, and SMU builds momentum.

Six seasons, 13 programs, and one big question: Who truly runs Texas football? We rank every FBS team in the state using wins, titles, and playoff appearances at the decade’s midpoint.

Which of the 13 FBS programs are trending positively in attendance compared to their five-year averages and which ones have seen a decline in attendance in 2025? Find out inside. 

UTEP enters Year 3 under Scotty Walden with nearly 20 portal additions and a long-awaited move to the Mountain West, banking on experience and depth to finally spark a breakout in El Paso.

Sam Houston’s 2026 transfer class blends proven FCS production with Power Four upside as Phil Longo looks to reshape the Bearkats after a 2–10 season.

From Texas to UTEP, an early look at how all 13 Lone Star State programs stack up for 2026 after a historic season in 2025. 

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

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.