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Lone Star Conference preseason polls reveal UTPB at fifth, Sul Ross at 10th
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Trey Francis , Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· 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 Odessa
The release of the Lone Star Conference preseason polls has significant implications for local college football fans in the Odessa area. With UTPB predicted to finish fifth, the team's performance will be closely watched, particularly given the two first-place votes they received. This ranking suggests that the Falcons have the potential to make a strong showing in the conference, and their games will likely be highly anticipated events in the community. Meanwhile, Sul Ross State's tenth-place prediction may indicate a tougher road ahead for the team. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how both teams fare against their conference opponents and whether they can exceed or fall short of these preseason expectations. The support of local fans will be crucial in boosting the teams' morale and performance, making the upcoming season an exciting time for college football enthusiasts in the Permian Basin area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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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 Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) and curated for The Odessa readers.
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