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Lone Star Conference preseason polls reveal UTPB at fifth, Sul Ross at 10th
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Trey Francis , KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
MCKINNEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Lone Star Conference media day was held at McKinney ISD's Stadium. The preseason polls were released at the event, with UTPB predicted to finish fifth and Sul Ross State picked to finish 10th. Below are the LSC preseason rankings: UTPB had 203 points and t...
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Key takeaway The preseason polls were released at the event, with UTPB predicted to finish fifth and Sul Ross State picked to finish 10th.
Why this matters in The Midland
The release of the Lone Star Conference preseason polls has significant implications for local college football fans in the Midland-Odessa area. With UTPB predicted to finish fifth, the Falcons will likely face intense competition from other top-ranked teams in the conference. The two first-place votes they received suggest that some voters have high expectations for their performance this season. Meanwhile, Sul Ross State's 10th place prediction may indicate a tougher road ahead for the Lobos. As the season progresses, local fans will be watching to see how these rankings play out on the field. The Permian Basin area has a strong following for college football, and the performances of UTPB and Sul Ross State will be closely monitored by fans and alumni alike. The teams' success or struggles will also have an impact on the local sports landscape, making their upcoming games a key part of the community's fall calendar.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? MCKINNEY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The annual Lone Star Conference media day was held at McKinney ISD's Stadium. The preseason polls were released at the event, with UTPB predicted to finish fifth and Sul Ross State picked to finish 10th. Below are the LSC preseason rankings: UTPB had 203 points and t...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.
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