BY DREW FLEMING Executive Producer The Tarleton State University freshman class of 2030 celebrated the start of the 2026 football season this past Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

The week 0 game, known as the "Chancellor's Cup," was a battle between sister schools that are both a part of the A&M system, Tarleton and Prairie View A&M. To celebrate the start of each football season, the incoming class takes part in the "Freshman Run." This year, the Stephenville campus welcomed over 4,600 new Texans.

They were all invited to participate in the annual freshman run across the football field to kick off the first game of the season.