UTSA’s offense has been explosive, but inconsistency remains. Rick Bowie’s answer: a simpler, aggressive system built on tempo, adaptability, and doing whatever it takes to win.

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.