Tarleton State is proving it belongs among the FCS elite, SFA and Lamar are early Southland favorites, and Prairie View A&M is making a case in the SWAC. Here’s where every Texas team stands.

The offseason is officially over, and Week 0 wasted no time delivering surprises. TCU faltered, Houston Christian shocked the Southland, and Lamar announced its playoff ambitions.

Tremaine Jackson has never followed the path laid out for him. From a Houston jail cell to Prairie View A&M, his unconventional journey is fueled by faith, defiance and a mission to open doors.

The FCS, Division II and Division III seasons are here. Five questions will help shape the 2026 storylines for Texas’ top teams outside the FBS.

Expectations are growing at Texas Southern thanks to Cris Dishman.

It's all about finishing the fight at PVAMU.

Inside the first four months of Scott Vestal's tenure at Texas Southern.

“I feel like my greatest days are ahead of me.”

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.