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UTRGV football returns to the gridiron ahead of 2026 season
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brett Holmes , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway The Vaqueros had a strong performance last year, ending the 2025 season with a 9-3 record.
Football season is returning to the Valley, with UTRGV's team preparing for their sophomore campaign. The Vaqueros had a strong performance last year, ending the 2025 season with a 9-3 record. They also won every home game played at Robert & Janet Vacker Stadium.
The team was one of the top performers in the Southland Conference. As the new season approaches, the Vaqueros are getting ready to take to the gridiron once again. For more information on UTRGV's football season, readers can refer to the original source, ValleyCentral, for further details and updates on the team's upcoming campaign.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Football season is returning to the Valley, with UTRGV's team preparing for their sophomore campaign. The Vaqueros had a strong performance last year, ending the 2025 season with a 9-3 record. They…
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