G.J. Kinne leans on portal savvy again, adding Power Four depth and high-upside defenders as Texas State gears up for a fast start in its Pac-12 era.

Tre Williams has developed into a leader heading into his senior season at Lewisville and an offer list that includes Colorado State and Texas State.

From Texas to UTEP, an early look at how all 13 Lone Star State programs stack up for 2026 after a historic season in 2025. 

Texas’ Group of Five programs delivered a season of breakthroughs and disappointments, from North Texas’ historic run to struggles at UTEP and Sam Houston.

From Texas Tech’s historic CFP breakthrough to postseason disappointment in Waco, we rank all 13 Texas FBS programs after a season that reshaped the Lone Star State.

With the transfer portal set to open Jan. 2, we break down the biggest roster needs for all 13 FBS programs in Texas as each prepares to reload for the 2026 season.

Ten of the 13 FBS programs in Texas are headed to the postseason with eight qualified for bowls and two in the College Football Playoff. We rank them from most to least interesting ahead of bowl season. 

Texas State defensive coordinator Dexter McCoil is out after two seasons leading the Bobcats defense. 

Texas has become the center of the college football universe in 2025, with multiple teams pushing for the CFP, dramatic Week 14 twists, and postseason hopes shaping the sport’s most chaotic playoff race yet.