Meet the 10 redshirt freshmen coaches across Texas college football believe are poised for breakout seasons in 2026, including future stars at Texas and TCU.

Texas college football predictions for 2026: Three CFP teams, SMU in the ACC title game, Texas winning the SEC, and bold hot takes on UTSA, Baylor, Rice, and TCU.

From Houston to Lubbock, Mike Craven spent April on the road covering Texas football and eating well. Here are his rankings of the 10 best stops fueled by tacos, burgers, and barbecue.

After visiting every FBS program in Texas, meeting coaches and players, and digging into each roster, here’s our full power ranking of all 13 teams heading into the 2026 season

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. 

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.