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Tarleton State on the rise 📈

[The Sports Operator @TheSportsOp]

Tarleton State isn’t some cute FCS story anymore.

The Texans went 12–2 last season, won a share of the UAC, reached the FCS quarterfinals, and averaged more than 20,000 fans at home. (Tarleton State University Athletics)

Now the question changes:

How far can @TarletonFB actually take this thing?

Because Stephenville is starting to look a lot less like an emerging program and a lot more like a legitimate FCS contender.

Texan fans — what does the rest of the FCS still underestimate about Tarleton State?

#TexanNation #FCSFootball

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@TheSportsOp 👏👏👏 really hyped to come across your page!

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Sheesh!!! These are nice!

[JY @TBM_JY]

One of the best looking CFB jerseys in existence.
#GoLobo

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@TBM_JY No doubt!

[#5 Barstool Texans 🤠 @TexanBarstool]

“Who’s Tarleton State?”

Mascot: Texans

Location: Stephenville, Tx

Enrollment: 22k

Athletic Budget: $45M

30-9 Record since 2023.

Average attendance of 20k in 2025.

# 1 Portal class in FCS.

Fastest growing public university in TX.

Recently built new $140M Arena.

[College Sports Impact @CSportsImpact]

Who would like the see Tarleton State and McNeese State in Conference USA?

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@fashion_nfl It is hard to beat a nice blackout uniform!

[CFB Tracker @MatchupTracker]

TRUE or FALSE: Memphis will play in the American Championship Game this season 🐅

[West Coast College Sports Guy @WCCSG_]

What is one hot take you have for Sacremento State football this season?🔥

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@CFBKings Blackout jersey drops are tough!

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@CFBKings 😤😤😤

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@On3 @HelmetArch @HuskerFootball Nice!

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@SRAOPod I also think they would be a huge add for the Mountain West. I really wonder what the price tag is to get into CUSA compared to the MW. I am assuming they would have a similar deal to NDSU if they go Mountain West. I don’t know how much cheaper they can get into CUSA for

[College Sports Impact @CSportsImpact]

Whichever FBS conference gets Tarleton State may be hitting the jackpot!

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

Exclusive: Tarleton State wants to make the jump from FCS to FBS.

The Texas A&M system school went D-II to D-I just six years ago. Now, after tens of millions in facility upgrades and a bigger athletics budget, it's eyeing the next level.

Story by @achristovichh ⬇️

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@ScottiFromJax McNeese St.?

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CUSA has been adding really solid FCS teams that are advancing the conference! I think Tarleton State would be another huge add as they have a huge ceiling, great funding, and really solid fan support!

[Amanda Christovich @achristovichh]

NEW: Tarleton State wants to be next school to jump to the FBS level.

They've spent $200M on facilities, boast a $45M budget, and fund rev-share for several sports. Their AD tells @FOS he's had convos with FBS officials about how to reach the next level. https://t.co/qJy2TQIeXA

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3 FBS conferences have 10 teams or less!

How many FCS teams will get an FBS invite within the next 5-10 years?

I think at least 5 to keep conferences at a safe number!

@TarletonFB @GoJacksSDSU @UCDfootball @MontanaGrizFB @MSUBobcats_FB @RedbirdFB @UTRGVFootball @McNeeseFB

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@RedWolvesSynd They would be great for the SBC but for now, I think they want to keep it a little more East based. They might regret not adding them but also might eye teams like Jax State more that are more centrally located and have a rivalry with Troy. Whoever gets Tarleton is lucky though!

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@rwcollingwood I think Tarleton State would be a huge add for CUSA!

[Dowell Loggains @Dowell_Loggains]

The view from The Knob is beautiful…it’ll be even better when those stadium lights turn on in a few weeks.

[HERO Sports @HEROSportsNews]

Our Preseason Group of Six All-American lists are out!

This year, players from 46 different teams made it.

Here are some of the top players to watch at every position in the G6 this season 🔽
https://t.co/7Vep7lEs0h

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@DrLukeWood Can’t wait to see them join FBS! Can’t wait to see which conference they join!