Bulldogs Unleash New Offense for 2026 Season

Entering his sixth season, Head Coach Thad Fortune is guiding the Midland High Bulldogs toward a renewed focus for the 2026 football season. A major shift includes adopting a spread attack, moving away from their long-standing triple-option offense. This transition, decided upon last November, required extensive offseason work but is seen as a better fit for the team's current players.

Senior offensive lineman Jesus Garcia highlights the team's buy-in to the new system, noting his experience since the coaching staff's arrival in 2021. Alongside him, senior safety Carson Ham, who had a strong junior year, is fueled by the team's close losses from the previous season. Ham emphasizes the importance of playing harder in the fourth quarter and points to the team's strong chemistry and brotherhood as key advantages.

With these strategic changes, experienced senior leadership, and a desire to overcome past disappointments, Midland High anticipates a different outcome in 2026. Dave Campbell's Texas High School Football Magazine projects them to finish fourth in District 2-6A. The Bulldogs will commence their season on August 28 at home against El Paso Pebble Hills.