Tarleton State aims to transition from FCS to FBS football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tarleton State University is exploring options to move from FCS to FBS football, building on its recent success and investment in athletics. Athletic Director Steve Uryasz confirmed discussions are ongoing with multiple FBS leagues regarding potential membership. The university spent $200 million on athletic facilities as part of a larger $1.5 billion campus development initiative since 2019. While there is no set timeline for the transition, Uryasz expressed hope for a shift within five years. Tarleton State boasts over 21,000 students and recently won the WAC Commissioner’s Cup.
- •Tarleton State wants to transition from FCS to FBS football.
- •Discussions are ongoing with multiple FBS leagues for potential membership.
- •The university has invested $200 million in athletic facilities since 2019.
- •Tarleton State won the WAC Commissioner’s Cup in recent seasons.
- •The athletic department has a budget of around $45 million.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tarleton State Wants to Be the Next School to Jump to the FBS
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