Tarleton State is proving it belongs among the FCS elite, SFA and Lamar are early Southland favorites, and Prairie View A&M is making a case in the SWAC. Here’s where every Texas team stands.

The offseason is officially over, and Week 0 wasted no time delivering surprises. TCU faltered, Houston Christian shocked the Southland, and Lamar announced its playoff ambitions.

The FCS, Division II and Division III seasons are here. Five questions will help shape the 2026 storylines for Texas’ top teams outside the FBS.

Lamar's rise isn't finished yet.

You might remember these players winning state championships and breaking records. Now, they're helping the next generation do the same. 

In the new era of recruiting, non-FBS programs in Texas can tap into the state’s depth like never before. Here is a breakdown of DCTX’s staff selections for the 2026 Non-FBS All-Recruit Team.

The 2025 Non-FBS All-Texas teams spotlight 56 elite players from 21 programs, highlighting a season that saw Texas schools thrive across every level of college football and deep into the playoffs.

Find out which FCS teams from Texas were invited to the 2025 playoffs. 

How Texas Teams stack up across every level of college football’s postseason. The Lone Star State could be represented in the postseason at four of the five levels of the sport.