Mason Fine was told he was too small at every level. From Peggs to North Texas to pro football and now coaching in Oklahoma, he built a career on outworking every doubt.

Ranking the toughest schedules in Texas college football, from the SEC gauntlet awaiting Texas to the cross-country grind facing the G6 programs.

From Texas vs. Ohio State to SMU at Notre Dame, these are the must-watch non-conference games on the 2026 Texas college football schedule as anticipation builds for kickoff season.

Biggest questions facing every Texas Group of 5 football team entering 2026, from North Texas’ quarterback race to UTSA’s road woes and Texas State’s attempt to rebuild its defense.

With a double-digit offer list, No. 1 Denison TE Gavin Mandrell goes in-depth on his recruiting rise, including SMU, Stanford and Louisiana Tech offers.

The DCTX RISING crew spoke with standout Rockwall 2028 WR Ryan Wiley about his recruitment at the Anna 7-on-7 State Qualifying Tournament.

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.

Who are the Top 10 highest-rated tight end prospects in the Lone Star State in the 2027 cycle?

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.

Which playoff teams could be even better in 2026 after returning nearly all defensive starters?

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

It's time to give these programs the proper respect. 

UTEP enters the Mountain West in 2026 with renewed rivalries, a veteran roster, and QB EJ Colson leading the way. Inside Scotty Walden’s plan to turn experience into wins.

High school students can earn a varsity letter – and potentially a state championship – in football, basketball, and smoking a brisket. 

We knew these prospects were NFL bound years ago.

Who are the Top 10 highest-rated offensive tackle prospects in the Lone Star State in the 2027 cycle?

Ever wondered who would win in a foot race if we got every TXHSFB player together? Same.

Texas college football 2026 quarterback rankings: Why Arch Manning leads our list of the top 10 QBs entering spring practice across the Lone Star State’s 13 FBS programs.

Fueled by a total roster overhaul and a win now mindset, North Texas is turning the page fast. Here is an inside look at the Mean Green this spring.

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

Who are the Top 10 highest-rated linebacker prospects in the Lone Star State in the 2027 cycle?

Who will be the next Texas team to reach the College Football Playoff? 

Wichita Falls Memorial High School football head coaching candidates after Marc Bindel left to take over at Celina

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.

With spring football underway across the Lone Star State, we break down five major questions for Texas FBS teams, including Texas’ offensive line rebuild and Texas A&M’s new-look offense.

Preston Stauts is a rising defensive end from Mansfield Timberview who has big schools circling. 

Spring ball is here, and Texas’ trenches are loaded. From Texas Longhorns anchor Trevor Goosby to SMU and Houston standouts, we rank the Lone Star State’s 10 best returning offensive linemen entering 2026.

Who are the 15 most FBS-offered 2027 prospects in the Lone Star State?

Spring ball heats up across Texas as Texas Longhorns football and Texas Tech Red Raiders football reload at RB, headlined by Cameron Dickey and Raleek Brown in a loaded 2026 preview.

You might remember these players winning state championships and breaking records. Now, they're helping the next generation do the same. 

Hard work is definitely paying off for Logan Lokey.

Only four Texas FBS programs kept their full leadership intact, making these seven coordinator hires the defining moves that could swing the state’s 2026 race.

Picking the best QB district in Classes 6A through 2A. 

Lubbock Estcadao's Vershaunndrick 'Big V' Smith is a big man with rare athleticism.