When you think of the best college towns in Texas. Many of these probably don't come to mind.

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Well Texas Football Life has a lot of people up in arms this morning after they released the best 2025 college football towns in the state. After you read the fine print, it kind of makes sense. The high rankings come from cost of living, nightlife, population under 300,000, outdoor recreation, food options, and safety. The other thing is the school must have a college football program. With the stipulation that population is under 300,000, a popular city like Austin will be left off. Let's see who they have.