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.

Kris McCullough is headed to the FCS ranks as the head coach at Gardner-Webb after threee historic seasons in charge of the UT Permian Basin Falcons. 

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.

Eight Texas teams chase conference titles and college football playoff berths across five divisions, creating a high-stakes weekend for fans following FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, and JUCO action.

In just three seasons, Kris McCullough has transformed UTPB from an overlooked program into a confident, playoff-winning contender, redefining what the Falcons believe is possible on the Division II stage.

Four teams in the state of Texas punched tickets to the playoffs in their respective divisions as UTPB (DII), Trinity (DIII), Hardin-Simmons (DIII) and Texas Wesleyan (NAIA) are playing in the postseason. 

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. 

The State of Texas has at least two programs ranked in five of the six levels of college football. We breakdown the 11 Non-FBS programs ranked as we head into late October.