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Tarleton State Texans

1st in FCS

6–02026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record6–06 completed games reported
Points per game39.5Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game23.3Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 6 completed games reported in 2026, Tarleton St has scored 237 points and allowed 140. Its scoring margin is 16.2 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Tarleton St

College football program representing Tarleton State University

Tarleton State Texans competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Tarleton State Texans football program, also known as the Tarleton Texans, is the intercollegiate American football team for Tarleton State University located in the U.S. state of Texas. Through the 2019 season, the team competed in NCAA Division II as members of the Lone Star Conference, but moved to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) beginning in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. In fall 2021, Tarleton's full-time home of the Western Athletic Conference revived its football league at the FCS level, with Tarleton as one of the inaugural members.

Conference
Not reported
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Tarleton Memorial Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

Tarleton St news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Aug 29W 49–30Tarleton Memorial Stadium
Sep 5W 20–13Doyt L. Perry Stadium
Sep 12W 27–24Navarre Stadium
Sep 19W 45–20Tarleton Memorial Stadium
Oct 3W 56–21Tarleton Memorial Stadium
Oct 10W 40–32Fortera Stadium
Oct 177:00 PM ETTarleton Memorial Stadium
Oct 242:00 PM ETUniversity Stadium (GA)
Oct 317:00 PM ETTarleton Memorial Stadium
Nov 77:00 PM ETTarleton Memorial Stadium
Nov 143:00 PM ETPen-Air Field
Nov 214:00 PM ETBraly Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

12Kaden AndersonQB6' 4"230 lbsSeniorSouthlake, TX
0Markellus BassRB5' 11"200 lbsJuniorNashville, TN
71Connor BeemanOL6' 3"280 lbsSeniorKilleen, TX
52Nate BoudyOL6' 3"280 lbsFreshmanConverse, TX
22Miequle BrockRB5' 9"200 lbsJuniorPensacola, FL
9DeAndre BuchannonWR5' 10"175 lbsSeniorAtlanta, GA
78Evan CarneyOL6' 5"305 lbsSeniorNashville, TN
15Cardea CollierQB5' 10"150 lbsSophomoreAlvarado, TX
76Michael CollinsOL6' 4"290 lbsSophomoreWaco, TX
79Nyier DanielsOL6' 8"345 lbsJuniorNewark, NJ
67Keldrick DavisOL6' 2"325 lbsSophomoreTyler, TX
85Klein EsslerTE6' 4"220 lbsJuniorHenrietta, TX
4B.J. FlemingWR6' 0"185 lbsSeniorMansfield, TX
77Caleb FloresOL6' 4"290 lbsSeniorHeath, TX
82Cydd FordWR6' 2"175 lbsSeniorArlington, TX
18Camdon FrierWR6' 1"190 lbsJuniorLake City, FL
89Grant GhaliWR5' 11"190 lbsSophomoreSouthlake, TX
11Mekhi GibsonWR5' 8"165 lbsSeniorTrenton, NJ
2Jackson GilkeyQB6' 3"215 lbsSeniorEnnis, TX
50Braxton GoffOL6' 2"300 lbsSeniorPetal, MS
19Bryce GreenRB5' 9"180 lbsFreshmanLilburn, GA
66Jake HallOL6' 3"300 lbsSeniorSouthlake, TX
16Ike Hall IVWR6' 2"190 lbsJuniorDaytona Beach, FL
6Ajai HarrellWR6' 0"195 lbsSeniorDaytona Beach, FL
46Hudson HaysTE6' 5"250 lbsFreshmanRoyse City, TX
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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage63.6
Completions126
Interception Percentage0.50
Interceptions1
Longest Pass73
Net Passing Yards1,805
Net Passing Yards Per Game300.8
Passing Attempts198
Passing Touchdown %8.60
Passing Touchdowns17
Passer Rating167.4
Total Sacks7

Rushing

Rushing Attempts195
Rushing Yards1,253
Yards Per Rush Attempt6.4
Long Rushing83
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns13
Rushing Yards Per Game208.8
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs58
Team Games Played6
Total Yards3,058

Receiving

Receptions126
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,805
Receiving Yards1,805
Receiving Touchdowns17
Long Reception73
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game300.8
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch92
Receiving First Downs73

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs142
Rushing 1st downs58
Passing 1st downs74
1st downs by penalty9
Third Down Conversions31
Third Down Attempts70
3rd down %44.29
Fourth Down Conversions5
First Downs Attempts11
4th down %45.45
Total Penalties38
Total Penalty Yards355

Defense

Solo Tackles208
Assist Tackles222
Total Tackles430
Sacks6
Sack Yards35
Stuffs49
Passes Defended16
Average Interception Yards16.0
Long Interception23
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked2
Tackles For Loss20

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions3
Interception Yards48
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles4
Forced Fumbles7
Fumbles Recovered9
Fumbles Touchdowns1
Games Played6

Returning

Kick Returns17
Kick Return Yards299
Yards Per Kick Return17.6
Long Kick Return45
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns2
Punt Return Yards24
Yards Per Punt Return12.0
Long Punt Return7
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made7
Field Goal Attempts10
Field Goal Percentage70.0
Long Field Goal Made36
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-295
Field Goal Attempts 30-393
Field Goal Attempts 40-492
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made30
Extra Point Attempts31
Extra Point Percentage96.8

Punting

Punts15
Punt Yards599
Long Punt62
Gross Average Punt Yards39.9
Net Average Punt Yards39.9
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 204
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches3
Punt Returns3
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns13
Receiving Touchdowns17
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns31
Field Goals7
Kick Extra Points30
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points237
Total Points Per Game39.5
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