Fort Bend Bush Broncos

Head Coach: Colonious McNeal (2nd season; 6-5 record)

Last Season: 6-5; 4-3 in district (Lost to Shadow Creek in bi-district)

Returning Lettermen: 18 (8 returning starters on offense; 2 on defense)

Fort Bend Bush Key Players and Storylines

Colonius McNeal came in midway through the offseason last spring and still managed to lead Bush to its first playoff appearance in four years. Now with a full spring and summer under him and his coaching staff, the Broncos are galloping into 2026.

The offense is ready to punch some teams in the mouth. Physical running back Brandon Smith (732 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns) will lead the way. He should have plenty of holes to run through with four starters returning on the offensive line, including tackles Isaiah Neal-Woodard and Amare Ndukwe, along with guard Emmanuel Agulue. All three were second team all-district selections last season.

All-Purpose Running Back Brandon Smith Jr just had a huge season for @BUSHHS_FOOTBALL where he averaged 7.45 yards per carry and 732 yards on 105 carries with 12 TD’s.

He displays a good balance out of the backfield as he shows patience and Burst when a lane opens. He has… pic.twitter.com/AnlHimMcNi

— Michael Pevia (@MichaelPevia_) January 30, 2026

Defensively, the Broncos have their work cut out for them with just two starters returning. Two-time all-district defensive back Robert Bankhead (21 tackles, three INTs) will be the star of the show. In the front seven, 5’11”, 265-pound sophomore defensive tackle Julian McCarty will do the dirty work as a “space-eater” in the trenches.

All five of Bush’s losses last year came by 14 points or more, so the Broncos are eager to show off the strides they’ve made over the offseason. If they can eliminate mistakes and stay consistent, this group should have a real shot at earning back-to-back playoff berths for the first time since 2016-17.

Fort Bend Bush Broncos 2026 Football Schedule

*Denotes District 21-6A Contest

• August 28 (Friday) — vs. Angleton at Mercer Stadium — 7:00 PM
• September 5 (Saturday) — vs. Fulshear at Mercer Stadium — 6:00 PM
• September 12 (Saturday) — @ Aldine Davis at Thorne Stadium — 6:00 PM
• *September 18 (Friday) — vs. Austin at Mercer Stadium — 7:00 PM
• *September 25 (Friday) — @ Elkins at Hall Stadium — 7:00 PM
• *October 1 (Thursday) — vs. Hightower at Mercer Stadium — 7:00 PM
• *October 9 (Friday) — vs. Travis at Mercer Stadium — 7:00 PM
• *October 23 (Friday) — @ Ridge Point at Hall Stadium — 7:00 PM
• *October 29 (Thursday) — vs. Strake Jesuit at Mercer Stadium — 7:00 PM
• *November 6 (Friday) — @ Clements at Mercer Stadium — 7:00 PM