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UTPB opens fall camp under first-year head coach Chris Softley
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Trey Francis , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway The new staff and over 120 players gathered on the field for the first time on Wednesday.
Fall camp for UTPB football has begun, marking the start of the 2026 season. The team is under the leadership of first-year head coach Chris Softley. This season follows an offseason with significant changes to the coaching staff and player roster.
The new staff and over 120 players gathered on the field for the first time on Wednesday. Details about the team's preparations and expectations are not fully available in this report. For more information about UTPB football's fall camp and the upcoming season, readers can refer to the full story from KMID/KPEJ.
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Category: parks Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Fall camp for UTPB football has begun, marking the start of the 2026 season. The team is under the leadership of first-year head coach Chris Softley. This season follows an offseason with significant…
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