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<\/p>\nA&M System Launches Chancellor\u2019s Cup to Celebrate Competition and School Pride<\/p>\n
July 13, 2026<\/p>\n
\u2022<\/p>\n
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Prairie View A&M and Tarleton State will play for the first Cup Aug. 29 in Stephenville<\/p>\n
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas \u2014 The Texas A&M University System has 12 universities, a whole lot of mascots and just enough family rivalry to keep things interesting.<\/p>\n
Now it has a trophy to match.<\/p>\n
The A&M System is launching The Chancellor\u2019s Cup, a new tradition that will celebrate competition, school pride and excellence across its universities.<\/p>\n
The first Chancellor\u2019s Cup will be on the line Aug. 29, when Prairie View A&M University travels to Stephenville to take on Tarleton State University at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN2.<\/p>\n
After the game, Texas A&M System Chancellor Glenn Hegar will present the Cup on the field to the winning university\u2019s president, athletic director and head football coach.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur universities have their own colors, mascots, fight songs and traditions, and that is exactly how it should be,\u201d Hegar said. \u201cThe Chancellor\u2019s Cup gives us a way to celebrate that pride, stir up a little friendly competition and remind folks across Texas just how much talent and spirit we have across the A&M System.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prairie View A&M President Tomika P. LeGrande said the Panthers are excited to launch this new tradition, especially as the University celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrairie View A&M brings history, pride and excellence into every competition,\u201d LeGrande said. \u201cWe are honored to help launch The Chancellor\u2019s Cup, and our students, alumni and fans will be ready to support the Panthers as we compete for the first one.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tarleton State President James Hurley said hosting the first Chancellor\u2019s Cup game will be a special moment for Tarleton State, Stephenville and the A&M System.<\/p>\n
\u201cTarleton State is proud to host the first Chancellor\u2019s Cup game in Stephenville,\u201d Hurley said. \u201cThis new tradition will bring students, alumni, fans and communities together while showcasing the energy and momentum across the Texas A&M System under Chancellor Hegar\u2019s leadership!\u201d<\/p>\n
The Chancellor\u2019s Century Council will serve as the founding and permanent presenting sponsor of The Chancellor\u2019s Cup. The tradition will be supported through the Council\u2019s sponsorship and private contributions.<\/p>\n
The Council is one of the A&M System\u2019s premier leadership and philanthropic organizations, bringing together alumni, business, civic and community leaders from across Texas to provide strategic advice, advocacy and support for the Chancellor and the System.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Chancellor\u2019s Century Council has always helped strengthen the A&M System and tell its story,\u201d Hegar said. \u201cThis Cup gives the Council a lasting role in a tradition that can grow from one football game into something much bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the first Cup will be decided on the football field, the long-term vision is broader. Future Chancellor\u2019s Cup competitions may include men\u2019s and women\u2019s athletics, academic contests, club competitions and other signature events that highlight student success and institutional excellence across the System.<\/p>\n
The Chancellor\u2019s Cup is intended to represent the full A&M System, including its member universities, its student traditions and its shared commitment to serving Texas.<\/p>\n
Each winning university will be recognized as part of the Chancellor\u2019s Cup tradition.<\/p>\n
Prairie View A&M President Tomika P. LeGrande said the Panthers are excited to launch this new tradition, especially as the University celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrairie View A&M brings history, pride and excellence into every competition,\u201d LeGrande said. \u201cWe are honored to help launch The Chancellor\u2019s Cup, and our students, alumni and fans will be ready to support the Panthers as we compete for the first one.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tarleton State President James Hurley said hosting the first Chancellor\u2019s Cup game will be a special moment for Tarleton State, Stephenville and the A&M System.<\/p>\n
\u201cTarleton State is proud to host the first Chancellor\u2019s Cup game in Stephenville,\u201d Hurley said. \u201cThis new tradition will bring students, alumni, fans and communities together while showcasing the energy and momentum across the Texas A&M System under Chancellor Hegar\u2019s leadership!\u201d<\/p>\n
The Chancellor\u2019s Century Council will serve as the founding and permanent presenting sponsor of The Chancellor\u2019s Cup. The tradition will be supported through the Council\u2019s sponsorship and private contributions.<\/p>\n
The Council is one of the A&M System\u2019s premier leadership and philanthropic organizations, bringing together alumni, business, civic and community leaders from across Texas to provide strategic advice, advocacy and support for the Chancellor and the System.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Chancellor\u2019s Century Council has always helped strengthen the A&M System and tell its story,\u201d Hegar said. \u201cThis Cup gives the Council a lasting role in a tradition that can grow from one football game into something much bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n
While the first Cup will be decided on the football field, the long-term vision is broader. Future Chancellor\u2019s Cup competitions may include men\u2019s and women\u2019s athletics, academic contests, club competitions and other signature events that highlight student success and institutional excellence across the System.<\/p>\n
The Chancellor\u2019s Cup is intended to represent the full A&M System, including its member universities, its student traditions and its shared commitment to serving Texas.<\/p>\n
Each winning university will be recognized as part of the Chancellor\u2019s Cup tradition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A&M System Launches Chancellor\u2019s Cup to Celebrate Competition and School Pride July 13, 2026 \u2022 3 min. read…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":372187,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[27,29,28],"class_list":["post-372186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=372186"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372186\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/372187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=372186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=372186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=372186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}