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.

Texas FCS programs endured a brutal weekend as Tarleton State and SFA were knocked out of the playoffs and Prairie View A&M fell just short of a historic Black college national title.

SFA fell to Montana State in the FCS quarterfinals after turning the ball over three times in the first half and digging a 24-0 hole. 

Instant Classic in Nacogdoches.

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 his second act at SFA, Colby Carthel rebuilt a battered program by adapting, retaining its core, and turning past heartbreak into a unified run that carried the Lumberjacks back to national relevance.

North Texas enters another high-stakes coaching search as Eric Morris departs for Oklahoma State, with UNT’s momentum, facilities, and Texas recruiting ties drawing a deep pool of ambitious contenders.