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Vaqueros picked to finish 4th in SLC, 12 earn preseason honors
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· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This comes after a successful inaugural season in 2025, where they achieved a 9-3 record and finished tied for third in conference play.
The UTRGV Vaqueros football team has been predicted to finish fourth in the Southland Conference. This comes after a successful inaugural season in 2025, where they achieved a 9-3 record and finished tied for third in conference play. The team's ranking is an improvement from the previous year's preseason poll, where they were predicted to finish last.
The perception of the UTRGV football program appears to have changed, with the new ranking reflecting this shift. Further details about the team's preseason honors and expectations for the upcoming season are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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