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RECRUITINGDCTF Publishes Its Top-Ranked Class 6A Prospects for the 2026 Season
Greg Powers' preview breaks down the college prospects to know in Texas' largest classification before Week One.
Dave Campbell's Texas Football published Greg Powers' rundown of the top-rated college football prospects in Class 6A on August 17. It is a preseason preview of the recruits to watch in Texas' largest conference, released 10 days before Week One opens August 27.
Published August 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM CT · 1 min read · Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Class 4A and 5A Preseason District MVPs Revealed in DCTF Magazine
Dave Campbell's Texas Football has released every Class 4A and Class 5A preseason district MVP from its 2026 magazine. The 5A list posted August 14 and the 4A list followed on August 17. The selections are DCTF's own preseason projections, not UIL or district awards.
Published August 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
GAME PREVIEWS5A Division I Region I Projections Put Denton Ryan, Abilene in Focus
Dave Campbell's Texas Football published Matt Stepp's 5A Division I Region I outlook on August 17, projecting district finishes, bi-district matchups and regional champions. Denton Ryan, Abilene, Wolfforth Frenship and Saginaw Chisholm Trail are among the programs featured.
Published August 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
PROGRAMSDCTF Catalogs 25 Texas High School Coaching Changes Before Week One
Dave Campbell's Texas Football published a statewide roundup of 25 Texas high school football coaching changes heading into the 2026 season. The list, from DCTF's Greg Tepper, went up August 17, ten days before Week One kicks off.
Published August 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
RANKINGSCedar Hill's Jalen Brewster Tops Texas 2027 Recruiting Rankings
Dave Campbell's Texas Football lists Cedar Hill defensive tackle Jalen Brewster as the No. 1 overall prospect in Texas for the 2027 class. Richmond Randle running back Landen Williams-Callis is No. 2 and Humble Kingwood offensive tackle Kennedy Brown is No. 3. All three are rated five stars in the DCTF board.
Published August 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
BREAKINGUIL Sets Modified 2026 State Championship Schedule at AT&T Stadium
The UIL released the game schedule for the 2026 football state championships, set for AT&T Stadium in Arlington on December 16-19. Twelve title games remain across four days, but several conferences move days or kickoff windows. For the first time under the single-site format, a 6A state final will be played on Friday.
Published August 15, 2026 at 10:20 AM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
AUSTINLake Travis Community Mourns Death of Senior Lineman Odin Hensley
Dave Campbell's Texas Football reported on August 13 that Lake Travis senior offensive lineman Odin Hensley had died. The Austin-area program and its community are mourning ahead of the 2026 season.
Published August 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
PROGRAMSNew La Marque Cougar Stadium Set to Open for Week 3 Home Debut
The new La Marque Cougar Stadium will be ready for the Cougars' home opener in Week 3, according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football. La Marque went 10-3 last season under head coach Wade Oliphant, its deepest playoff run since 2014.
Published August 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
RANKINGSRopes, West Rusk and Bay City Headline DCTF's Top Small-School Secondaries
Dave Campbell's Texas Football ranked the top five secondaries in Class 4A, 3A and 2A on August 11. Three All-State caliber safeties at Ropes, West Rusk's Kam Brown and a deep Bay City group headline the lists, while Seminole, Corpus Christi Calallen and La Marque are ranked in 4A.
Published August 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM CT · 1 min read
Source: Dave Campbell's Texas Football
UILUIL Calendar: Week One Kicks Off August 27, Playoffs Open November 12
The UIL's published 2026-27 football dates give teams 11 weeks to play a maximum of 10 games, with Week One on August 27-29 and district certification due November 7. The playoffs begin the week of November 12 and run through championship week on December 16-19.
Published August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM CT · 1 min read
Source: University Interscholastic League