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Legacy in the Making: McCullough’s Falcons Keep Shattering Firsts

Nov 26, 2025, 4:00 PM

With Kris McCullough leading UTPB football to its first playoff victory and back-to-back winning seasons, the Falcons are emerging as one of Division II’s fastest-growing and most exciting programs.

Legacy in the Making: McCullough’s Falcons Keep Shattering Firsts

UT Permian Basin has experienced many first under head coach Kris McCullough.

The Falcons began playing football in 2016 but hadn’t finished a full season with a winning record until McCullough arrived ahead of the 2023 season. The 30-year-old head coach led UTPB to its first 10-win season in Year 1 as the Falcons won the Lone Star Conference and reached the Division II playoffs for the first time in school history. 

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