In this podcast from Dave Campbell's Texas Football and TexasFootball.com, college football insider Shehan Jeyarajah takes you inside CFB in Texas like nobody else, talking to big-name guests and discussing the major topics of the day. If it's happening i
The Republic of Football podcast is a must-listen for any college football fan, especially those with a particular focus on the teams in the great state of Texas. Hosted by two knowledgeable and passionate presenters, this podcast offers thoughtful analysis, entertaining discussions, and in-depth coverage of both major and smaller football programs. Whether you're a Longhorn grad or an avid supporter of a smaller school like UTSA, this podcast has something for everyone.
One of the best aspects of The Republic of Football podcast is the great content it consistently delivers. The presenters are well-informed and provide insightful analysis on everything from game recaps to player performance and coaching decisions. They dive deep into the details while also offering valuable perspective on the bigger picture of college football in Texas. It's clear that they have done their research and are dedicated to providing listeners with accurate and up-to-date information.
Furthermore, the presenters are articulate and engaging throughout each episode, making it easy to stay engaged with the content. They have a good rapport with each other, striking a balance between casual conversation and informative discussion. Their enthusiasm for the subject matter shines through, adding an extra layer of entertainment value to every episode.
However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the excessive use of certain filler phrases such as "you know," "I mean," and "again." While these phrases may help fill gaps in thoughts or transitions, they can become repetitive and distract from the otherwise compelling content being presented. Finding alternative ways to smooth out transitions or reducing reliance on these phrases would make for an even better listening experience.
In conclusion, The Republic of Football podcast is a top-tier show that offers great insight into college football in Texas. It provides informative analysis from knowledgeable presenters who have a genuine passion for the sport. While there could be some improvements in terms of filler phrases, overall it's an excellent podcast that is definitely worth checking out for any avid college football fan.

Andrew and Jakob are back on the mics for DCTF to preview the premier PAC-12 matchup for the Bobcats. PAC-12 after dark time is officially here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down Week 5 in Texas CFB. The guys discuss whether Texas is playing like the No.1 team in the country, if Marcel Reed is auditioning to be Texas A&M's quarterback in 2027, and how much blame Sonny Dykes should get for TCU's slow start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanoe is joined by the guys at The Golden Hurricast to preview the primetime Thursday night game between Tulsa and North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colorado State got off to an extremely quick 14-0 lead over UTSA, but the Roadrunners hardly flinched, using a 35 point run to defeat the Rams 59-45 in the highest scoring game in program history. Jeff Traylor's squad seems well positioned to make a run at the conference title this year, starting with the Rice Owls in Houston. 0:00 UTSA Wraps Up Non-Conference Play at 3-1 4:25 Listener Voicemail: End of Non-Conference Play 9:13 Roster Depth and Keeping the Culture Healthy 12:01 The 35-Point Unanswered Run 22:05 Defense Gives Up 500 Yards 26:56 Why Isn't the Pass Rush Getting Home? 28:38 Busted Coverage and Explosive Plays 30:14 Alamodome Crowd Gets Loud 34:25 UTSA vs. Rice: A Long Series History 38:06 Rice's Option Offense 44:07 UTSA Offense vs. Rice Defense 49:46 Rice Players to Watch 57:19 Score Predictions 59:43 Tailgate at Rice Stadium (West Lot 3) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Mike are back on the mics to recap the loss to LSU and preview the Southwest Classic. The dynamic duo also peek around the rest of the college football world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns expected a fight in Knoxville and got just that, surviving a frustrating outing against the Tennessee Volunteers to open SEC play. The defense was elite, as expected, but the offense struggled to get going consistently and couldn't capitalize on its opportunities. The lack of complementary football nearly cost Texas, alongside some special teams blunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another admirable-yet-ultimately-insufficient performance by Rice as a two-touchdown underdog. Sigh. Matt and Carter are here to take you through it on this week's Roost Podcast, including breaking down an offense that's starting to feel fully realized but still needs to capitalize in big moments, and a defense that's still exceeded expectations so far, but needs to get better on the line of scrimmage. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas State has flipped tailgating on its head. A lot of people have thoughts, a lot of people have feelings about the past, but the future is Boko's Backyard! Don and I walk around and explain what's up around tailgate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew and Jakob are back on the mics to recap the win over North Texas and preview this week's game against The University of Incarnate Word. It's the G.J. Kinne bowl and we're all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Broaddus and Zay Galindo take listeners through the latest for UTEP football storylines, including their highly anticipated home game against Oregon State. Plus, a look back to Michigan and Texas Southern games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The No. 1 Texas Longhorns take their first road trip of the season, traveling to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Tennessee has looked like a wagon through three games, but have not played elite-level competition. Conversely, the Longhorns have played a top 10 team and one of the G5's best. Which team is better prepared for the SEC opener? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Mike are back on the mics to recap Texas A&M's loss to Kentucky and preview the ranked matchup against LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roadrunners' defense showed up in a big way under the bright lights in Austin, frustrating Arch Manning and the #1 Longhorns with a stingy secondary. While Owen McCown and the offense couldn't click into gear, UTSA fans have to be feeling good about their chances this year coming out of this contest. Up next is a home match-up against a CSU team who may have just lost their starting quarterback. Can UTSA capitalize? 00:00 Recapping the Trip to Austin 05:27 Asaad Chapman Locks Down Texas' Top Receivers 08:21 Cleaning Up the Run Fits from Texas State 09:51 Pressuring Arch Manning: The Pass Rush Review 12:18 The Green Dog Blitz & a More Creative Defense 14:13 Owen Peewee's Move to Money Backer 18:42 Offense Struggles: Penalties and Third Downs 23:41 DeAndre Marshall's Scary Offseason Health Battle 25:35 Missed Red Zone Chances & Receiver Concerns 28:52 Listener Voicemail: Time to Spread the Ball Around? 35:16 Cumbia Break & the Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Jerseys 37:05 Colorado State Preview: Attendance & the Betting Line 38:59 CSU's Quarterback Injury Situation 46:01 Scouting CSU's Offensive Weapons 48:13 Is Colorado State's Defense Actually Struggling? 53:35 CSU's Tackling Woes & UTSA's Screen Game 56:01 Score Predictions vs Colorado State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down the recent struggles of Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed. Then the guys give a First Quarter review of all 13 Texas FBS teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns had trouble moving the ball against the physical play of the UTSA defense, a performance salvaged by the defense shutting down the dynamic Roadrunners. What went wrong for Texas on Saturday, and how can they fix it before the s start of conference play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Sunday night of interviews and UH talk: Tight end Patrick Overmyer and UH men's basketball assistant coach Hollis Price join Joseph Duarte and Ryan Monceaux for Talkin' Bout Them Cougars. Talkin' Bout Them Cougars is our live Sunday night interview show featuring conversations with UH newsmakers. Players, coaches, administrators, and recruits appear each week to share their personalities, quirks, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow GoCoogs on YouTube and turn on notifications to know every time GoCoogs publishes a new video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alas, no acts of God or questionable replay edicts could stop Western Michigan on the road this week, so Matt and Carter are here on this week's Roost Podcast, breaking down Rice's 28-21 loss to the Broncos at Rice Stadium. What key plays led to the Owls' defeat? Any positives to take out of hanging with one of the MAC frontrunners as a 14-point underdog? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobcats are still searching for their first win of the season as they host the University of North Texas Mean Green this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The No. 1 Texas Longhorns wrap up their non-conference schedule by hosting another I-35 foe, the UTSA Roadrunners. UTSA is coming off of a dramatic come-from-behind win of their own, knocking off Texas's Week 1 opponent, Texas State. What unique challenges does the Roadrunners offense present to Texas in this matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Carter Yates and senior college writer Mike Craven preview week 3 in Texas CFB and also discuss what huge wins this past weekend meant for Texas and UTSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Jay are back on the mics to recap the win over Arizona State, preview the first SEC matchup for the Aggies and peek around the rest of the college football world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Joseph Duarte and Ryan Monceaux for a conversation with UH kicker Jonathan Dimas and to look ahead to Texas Tech with The Athletic's Sam Khan. Come hang with the GoCoogs gang Sunday night at 8! Talkin' Bout Them Cougars is our Sunday night podcast featuring conversations with newsmakers from UH. Players, coaches, administrators, and recruits appear each week to share their personalities, quirks, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow GoCoogs on YouTube and turn on notifications to know every time GoCoogs publishes a new video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another offseason Interview episode (#83) of Season 3 on the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The 3 Old Men are proud to bring back a friend of the pod and UH Head Coach-in-Waiting, Kellen Sampson (UH MBB Assistant Coach). We go even deeper this second time around and get his perspective on the changing landscape of college basketball and how lessons from this past season shaped how this upcoming season's team was built. We bring depth and insight into Kellen's perspective that you won't find anywhere else! - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcasts / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network feed as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover Photo by Mario Puente - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of the game looked like another big-game dud from Steve Sarkisian's Texas Longhorns, but as Texas overcame a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit, narratives started to change. Arch Manning and the offense took advantage of three empty frames from the defense to score 21-unanswered points and come away with a statement win in Week 2. How did they pull it off and what does it mean for the rest of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that wasn't fun, so let's not talk about it at all. We kid, but Matt and Carter aren't here on this week's Roost Podcast to hit you over the head with this one. Not a result we're happy to see, but we're not down on where the Owls are after two games despite the ugly nature of this one. A few small, positive observations from Matt's trusty notebook, and let's all move on to Western Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's week two and the Bobcats are back at UFCU Stadium for their home opener against the University of Texas at San Antonio. We're checking in with Darrien Starling about the game and the game behind the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Aggies are back at Kyle Field hosting the Arizona State Sun Devils in week two of the young college football season. Mike and Jay recap a wild weekend across the world of college football and beyond as they preview the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 4 Texas Longhorns have high hopes and aspirations for the 2026 season and will learn how they stack up against them in Week 2. The last two times Texas has seen Ohio State, the Buckeyes have been able to make a few more plays to edge the Longhorns out. This year's entry in the budding non-conference rivalry should hopefully have a bit more excitement than last year's outing, but what do we expect from the Longhorns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's Episode 303 of Alamo Audible, and it's Texas State Hate Week. Jared and Adrian dig into the I-35 rivalry ahead of Saturday's showdown in San Marcos: Jeff Traylor's rivalry-week tone, a brutal afternoon heat forecast, why this might be the biggest game of Owen McCown's career, and whether UTSA can finally shake the "boogeyman" that is GJ Kinne and the Bobcats. Plus a UTSA broadcast-history pop quiz, matchup breakdowns on both sides of the ball, and final score predictions heading into the I-35 Showdown. 0:00 Intro 2:28 Reading Jeff Traylor's tone and energy this week 6:27 Attendance, the Alamodome, and program momentum 12:36 Dangerous heat forecast for Saturday's kickoff 15:48 Depth, rotation, and injury risk in the heat 17:04 The stakes: Traylor, Owen McCown, and program trajectory 20:30 Owen McCown's "legacy game" 25:44 Revisiting the tight 2025 loss 30:09 Cumbia Break 30:35 Texas State's uneven 2025 season 35:36 Texas State's coaching staff and roster continuity 43:01 Can UTSA's secondary slow down Brad Jackson? 46:45 Texas State's growing tight end usage 49:53 Key matchups to watch Saturday 53:07 Special teams could decide this one 55:41 Final score predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 5 Texas Longhorns opened their season the way they wanted to, with a lopsided win over the Texas State Bobcats. The starters got their reps in while also getting plenty of rest at the end of the game. How did Texas manage to shut down the Bobcats' normally potent offense while putting up big numbers of its own? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strong visiting crowd helped UTSA enjoy a crowd of over 33,000 as the Roadrunners took care of business against an outmatched UTRGV squad. While 45-16 looks good on the final ledger, the performance left quite a bit to be desired, leading to a muted response from fans, players, and coaches after the win. We break down the action and top performers from the season opener, stay tuned for our TXST preview later this week. 0:00 – Intro 0:57 – Alamodome Atmosphere 9:10 – Same Old Issues: Penalties & Traylor's Frustration 17:31 – Owen McCown's Return to Full Health 21:26 – Offensive Line Rotation & Grades 22:04 – First Look at the Rick Bowie Offense 24:08 – The Third-Quarter Lull Strikes Again 28:14 – Defensive Standouts: Cooper, Rogers & the Chapman Brothers 32:12 – Tackling & Discipline 38:00 – Special Teams: Punting, Kicking & Long Snapping 45:40 – Wrap-Up: Texas State Preview Coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a sack (5 TFL total) in the Oregon State game, Latreveon McCutchin joins Joseph and Ryan to talk about his impact game and this 2026 team. Plus, we'll put Oregon State to bed and look around college football. GoCoogs.com Podcasts are the top shows covering Houston Cougar Basketball. We have expert commentary, current and former players joining us, and more. CATS! is the #1 postgame show; Talkin' Bout Them Cougars is our Sunday night interview show with UH coaches, players, and broadcasters; Four Quarters is the voice of the youngsters; and No Conference For Old Men analyzes UH Hoops and covers the Big 12, too. Follow us on YouTube today! Turn on notifications to know every time GoCoogs publishes a video on our YouTube page. https://YouTube.com/gocoogs Or follow GoCoogs.com on - https://twitter.com/gocoogs1 https://facebook.com/gocoogs1 https://instagram.com/gocoogs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gocoogs1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carter is back! He and Matthew kick off the 2026 season with a recap of a rather complete showing from the Rice football in their season opening win over Houston Christian. It wasn't a perfect day by any means, but the offense looked as good as it has under head coach Scot Abell so far and the defense was stellar from start to finish. There's a lot of good to unpack in this result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GoCoogs publisher Ryan Monceaux was a guest on the Joe Beaver Show, hosted by Mike Parker, the play-by-play voice of Oregon State for over 25 years. The discussion involved the 2026 UH season and the matchup against the Beavers, as well as last year's game and UH history in general. For our podcasts: https://gocoogs.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long offseason is finally over, and it's time for the Texas Longhorns to take the field for the first time. They open the season with a foe from right down the road, hosting the Texas State Bobcats at DKR. As we head into the first game, what do we hope to see from the Longhorns as they take on the new Pac-12 foe? What are our predictions for the matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobcats are back, baby! Week one has G.J. Kinne and the boys headed north on I-35 to take on Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first game week of 2026! We have our first depth chart of the season and it features a few notable surprised. Tune in to hear which players surprised by earning starting spots, or falling into a backup role. The Roadrunners' new two-deep will debut this Saturday as UTRGV travels to the Alamodome for their first game against an FBS opponent. The Vaquero fans are talking a big game, can the Roadrunners give them a humbling introduction to FBS play, or will the Vaqueros play with a chip on their shoulder and give the Roadrunners a scare? Not yet a Patreon member? Follow this link to claim a free month of access. This offer expires at kickoff on Saturday https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 00:00 - UTSA game week finally arrives 06:07 - Initial reactions to the Week 1 depth chart 18:22 - What the depth chart says about ceiling and evaluation 27:35 - The moneybacker battle and Archie Chambers' absence 29:16 - Why UTRGV is the ideal Week 1 opponent 35:44 - Travis Bush and the UTSA connections in Edinburg 42:27 - San Antonio talent across the UTRGV roster 51:20 - Expectations from UTSA this week 56:50 - Score predictions Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV1_4YdD-q4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Mike are back on the mics to preview week one for the Aggies at Kyle Field. The Missouri State Bears come to College Station representing Conference USA. Mike and Jay are breaking down the first game of the season and peek around the week one college football slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude our summer preview series with the team the Texas Longhorns start their season with: the Texas State Bobcats coming to Austin. The Bobcats return a ton to one of last year's best offenses as they head west as part of the new-look Pac-12. What do we expect from the high-powered offense paired with a new, aggressive defensive coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Broaddus and Zay Galindo take listeners through the 20 biggest questions going into the 2026 season, plus they weave in a Oklahoma preview into their podcast. Stay tuned for UTEP coverage all year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven recap TCU's disappointing loss to North Carolina in Ireland – both what went wrong in the individual game, and what's going wrong for Dykes's perception with the fans. Then, the guys do a full Week 1 preview and prediction for Baylor vs Auburn, SMU vs Florida State, and Texas vs Texas State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Re'Shaun Sanford and Jordan Allen are our guests, and we'll talk game week and Oregon State, then take your questions. Talkin' Bout Them Cougars is our Sunday night podcast featuring conversations with newsmakers from UH. Players, coaches, administrators, and recruits appear each week, sharing their personalities, quirks, and behind-the-scenes moments. Follow GoCoogs on YouTube and turn on notifications to know every time GoCoogs publishes a new video. Subscribe to GoCoogs https://www.youtube.com/@gocoogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared and Adrian celebrate episode #300 and reflect on the community that has carried the show for nearly a decade. They also shift into UTSA football season prep, breaking down camp takeaways, Jeff Traylor removing/delaying single digit numbers, and the biggest questions heading into Week 1. Use this link to unlock a free month of Patreon access: https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 00:00 - Episode 300 celebration and opening gratitude 09:34 - Future goals: social events, higher-profile guests, and basketball coverage 13:22 - Fall camp takeaways: quiet, focused, and more serious 17:51 - Why national optimism and local skepticism do not match 21:34 - Offensive outlook: line stability, tight end questions, and receiver growth 24:47 - Defensive outlook: Owen Peewee at linebacker and front-seven roles 27:55 - Johnny Bowens injury and the cost to defensive line depth 32:50 - 2-1-0 number recipients revealed 46:28 - Week Zero scouting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've reached Week 0 of the college football season, which means its time for our season predictions. Each offseason, we make our bold predictions for the upcoming season, and with the high hopes for 2026, our predictions may be spicy. What do we expect from the ground game? Who is our season MVP? Will Arch Manning win the Heisman? All of these questions and more in our Podstradamus Predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is back! Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven ring in the new season with a full preview of TCU vs UNC in Dublin. Game Preview (INTRO – 22:00) Then, the guys discuss the top non-FBS storylines in Texas, with previews of Tarleton, Prairie View A&M, and more! (22:00 – CLOSE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason is officially over. JP Heath joins us again this week to talk through the Rice football defense and special teams, concluding our offseason schedule. We discuss the pleasantly surprising amount of depth and quality in the trenches, the faith we have in Jon Kay to get the most out of the linebacker room and, of course, Joseph Mutombo. Next up: Houston Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices