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.
The Texas Longhorns are one of just four schools with both the men's and women's team represented in the Sweet 16, although they took different paths to get there. The men needed a buzzer-beater in the First Four, before picking up two decisive wins over BYU and Gonzaga to advance to the second weekend of the tournament. Now they face a Purdue squad with a pair of double-digit wins under its belt in the opening weekend. Conversely, the Texas women faced no trouble in the first round, propelled by the excellence of Madi Booker and Rori Harmon. They held serve at Moody Center and now travel to Fort Worth to close out the regional as the top seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #77 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 28-6 after beating BYU and Kansas in the Big 12 Tournament and coming up just short in the finals vs. Arizona. The Coogs are in OKC, readying themselves for the real Tournament. Now it's March Madness time, with the brackets out and Houston as the #2 seed in the South Region. And most importantly, the Cougars have the chance to play in Houston for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds should they advance! The 3 Old Men provide a recap of the XII Tourney games & break down our respective March Madness brackets in this episode. The pod is again sponsoring a Bracket Challenge for The Veer and CoogFans.com members for a chance to beat the 3 old men, with the overall winner joining us on a post-season episode! Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness brackets, as well as provide our respective picks for the Final 4 and national champion. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover photo by Daniel Rodriguez - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven predict whether each Texas P4 Team will go over or under their early win total. Then, the guys predict what the O/U will be for all G6 Texas Teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team managed to find its way into the NCAA Tournament, but they still need to win a game to find its way into the field of 64. They will face off against the NC State Wolfpack, a team they beat at the start of the season in the Maui Invitational. Can they depend on the offense they had early in the season, or will they crash out in the First Four? Conversely, the Texas women locked up a No. 1 seed and actually await the winner of a First Four matchup. They have an opportunity to play the first two weeks of the tournament in the state of Texas, hosting the first weekend and then travelling to Fort Worth for the second set of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #76 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. That's now 3 consecutive wins to end the regular season to gain a bit of momentum. UH finished off a season sweep of Baylor, 77-64 at home, coupled with a workman-like 82-75 win at Oklahoma St this past week. But more importantly, the team has solidified the bench heading into the postseason. Chase McCarty and Mercy Miller have established their roles, along with Kalifa Sakho, in the 8-man rotation. Now it's post-season play in the XII tourney as a warm-up for March Madness. The stakes are high, and the Cougars can lock up a No. 2 seed and a second weekend in Houston is within sight. The team is now 26-5, 14-4, and #2 in the XII, & 5 in the AP poll. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 games vs. Baylor & Oklahoma St., preview the Big 12 Tournament, and share their thoughts on preparations for March Madness. The team is peaking at the right time before post-season play begins. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover Photo by Mario Puente - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down all things Texas CFB (INTRO – 3:45) Craven's war on time changes (4:00 – 16:50) Did Donald Trump save college sports? (16:50 – END) Four biggest spring ball questions. Is Texas's OL fixed? Can TCU find a consistent run game? Who steps up outside of Kevin Jennings at SMU? Who wins UNT QB Battle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns are back on the field as they officially open spring practice. A lot of new faces on campus as they try to acclimate their new portal additions as they push their chips all in for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this exclusive episode of the North Texas Eagle Podcast, host JD Davis sits down with the 21st head coach in Mean Green football history, Neal Brown. Fresh off his December 2025 hiring and after a transformative year as special assistant at Texas, Coach Brown shares his vision for rebuilding North Texas into a consistent contender in the American Athletic Conference.Hear Brown's insights on: Embracing "blind trust" in his staff and the transfer portal to reshape the roster Lessons learned from his successful run at Troy, his time at West Virginia, and his "halftime" with the Longhorns Recruiting Texas talent, building culture in Denton, and maximizing UNT's unique position in modern college football Early portal wins, high school signees, and expectations for the 2026 season and beyond From offensive philosophy to program momentum after the Mean Green's strong 2025 campaign, this candid conversation covers all things Mean Green football. Whether you're a lifelong UNT fan or new to the #GMG family, don't miss Coach Brown's first in-depth interview with North Texas Eagle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down all things Texas CFB. (INTRO – 5:45) Craven is in a social media bunker after rating Texas State's Brad Jackson ahead of Marcel Reed (5:45 – 21:45) Why Texas Tech is NOT a national title contender in 2026 (21:45 – 36:00) Who is the best in 2026? TCU, Houston or SMU? (36:00 – END) Phil Longo and Scott Abell year one grades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #75 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After UH's third consecutive loss, this one at Kansas, 69-56, the Coogs got some rest, made a few offensive adjustments, and righted the ship with a 40-point shellacking of Colorado. The Coogs have two regular-season games left, vs. Baylor and at Oklahoma State, to build momentum going into postseason play. The team is now 24-5 & 12-4 in XII play, and 7th in the AP poll. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 games vs KU & CO, discuss the offensive adjustments made as we prepare for March, and then preview the upcoming games vs Baylor & Oklahoma St. The team continues add to their toolkit & solidify a reliable bench before post-season play begins. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering - Cover photo by Mario Puente - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns grabbed a much-needed win over rival Texas A&M to set them up for a solid end to the regular season. While already seemingly in the NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns have an opportunity to win 10 conference games for the first time since the 2022-23 season and close out strong as they approach tournament time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down (INTRO – 15:00) The most important assistant coach hirings in CFB, including Texas DC Will Muschamp, Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins, and Baylor DC Joe Klanderman (15:00 – 30:20) Texas backs of out future Arizona State series (30:20 – 42:00) Craven recaps exclusive sit down with UNT head coach Neal Brown (43:00 – END) Craven recaps exclusive sit down with Baylor QB DJ Lagway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's going to be another tight finish for the Director's Cup, with the Texas Longhorns and Stanford Cardinal in for another battle down the stretch. The margin is once again razor-thin, and projections keep changing, so we welcome in the Directors' Cupdater himself to help us figure out where things stand and what Texas needs to do to win another title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #74 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After two consecutive losses at Iowa State and then at home to Arizona, it's gut check time with a quick turnaround trip to Kansas for Big Monday. The team is now 23-4 and 11-3 in Big 12 play, alone in second in the Big XII standings. Monday is the final game of a brutal 3-game stretch, and it could determine whether Houston can hold onto a #2 seed come March Madness. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 losses to ISU & AZ, and then preview the upcoming games vs. Kansas and Colorado. The team continues the work to build up a reliable bench before post-season play begins. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The largest signing class in program history has inked their scholarship offers and mostly arrived on campus. With the transfer portal closed, we now know what the Roadrunners' roster will look like this fall. We took a deep dive into the recruiting class to highlight the top transfers, JUCO additions, and high school talent joining the program. 0:00:00 UTSA's 2026 Recruiting Trends 0:15:05 Top Transfers and Their Potential Impact 0:28:46 High School Recruits Spotlight 0:40:39 JUCO Transfers and Their Impact 49:51 Most Confident and Least Confident Positions 01:01:24 Most Improved Position Units 01:05:10 Under the Radar Players and Immediate Impact 01:13:18 Quarterback Conversations Video: https://youtu.be/DRTnj2m7XGE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you to all of our listeners who voted in the seventh-annual Domey Awards! We're thrilled to present the nominees and winners in each category in another spectacular production from our Creative Director Aaron Livingston. Remember that Domey nominations are open year round, so tag or message us with any 2026 memes or moments deserving of recognition. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMelqC0d1P8 0:00 Intro 12:52 In Memoriam 16:16 Athletics Moment of the Year 26:59 Top Off-Field Moment of the Year 33:00 Game of the Year 39:49 Non-Athletics Moment of the Year 46:53 Newcomer of the Year 52:12 Male Athlete of the Year 58:11 Female Athlete of the Year 1:01:24 Coach of the Year 1:07:01 Team of the Year 1:09:38 Meme of the Year 1:20:32 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven answer listener questions that range from the current college landscape to the fondest memories of yesteryear. (INTRO – 15:15) Which is the next Texas CFB team to make the Playoff? (15:15 – 30:30) Who are the top three coaches in the state of Texas? (30:30 – 46:15) Mount Rushmore of Favorite Football Players of All Time (46:15 – End) Which College Coach Wins Survivor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The No. 3 Texas Longhorns have high hopes for this year after overachieving for much of 2025, then seeing their season end in a frustrating manner. With a loaded roster and, hopefully, a pitching staff they can count on through the season, the Longhorns have a team that could compete for a national championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #73 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Back in first! Houston went on the road and got a win in Salt Lake City, then came home to beat Kansas State. The Cougars are now 23-2, 11-1 in the Big 12. UH is now alone atop the Big 12 standings, but the killer stretch begins against Big 12 elite Iowa State and Arizona, right before a visit to Kansas to complete the Eight Day War. These are the types of games we all wanted heaing into post-season play. Please listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 wins over Utah & KSU and preview the upcoming games vs ISU & AZ. The team continues to ramp up in preparation for March Madness! The audio version of No Conference for Old Men is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Megaphone, and SoundCloud. We're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover photo by Daniel Rodriguez - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ GoCoogs 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 be alerted every time GoCoogs publishes a video on our YouTube. Follow the Old Men on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoConfForOldMen 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
Host Carter Yates and senior college writer Mike Craven debate who the top five QBs in the state of Texas are heading into 2026. Where do Arch Manning, Marcel Reed, Conner Weigman, Brendan Sorsby and Kevin Jennings rank? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a rocky start to the season, the Texas men's basketball team has won three consecutive conference games and is seemingly building momentum for the back half of the season. Can they keep this up and turn it into a tournament berth or is this just proof of concept for the future under Sean Miller? The ladies got their revenge game against LSU and a hard-fought win over Kentucky, two of their four-consecutive games against ranked teams. Can they keep the momentum going down the stretch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #72 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. A HUGE pair of wins for the Coogs over UCF and BYU this week! UH is now 21-2 and 9-1 in the Big 12, and expected to be top 5 in the AP Poll today. Up next are a pair of games against two 1-9 teams in the league, Utah and Kansas State. This gives the Coogs a chance to fine-tune some things in preparation for the toughest stretch of games since UH joined the Big 12: at Iowa State, No. 1 Arizona, and at Kansas in an eight-day stretch. This Cougar team is beginning to peak at just the right time as we head towards March. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 2 wins over UCF & BYU, and then preview the upcoming games vs Utah & KSU. We then finish w/ a preview of future opponents, Kansas and Arizona, as they square off on Big Monday. This Cougar team continues to ramp up in preparation for March Madness! - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay and Mike are back on the mics to talk about the impact of the transfer portal for the Aggies, give a recruiting recap and answer a couple of looming questions heading into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven give a breakdown of the high school signing classes for all Texas FBS schools. 5 Instant Impact Players and 5 Under-The Radar Recruits mentioned. Talks center around Texas ATH Jermaine Bishop, Texas A&M RB KJ Edwards, Texas Tech DE LaDamion Guyton, TCU DE Carter Buck, Baylor WR London Smith, Houston QB Keisean Henderson AND MORE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns weren't expected to make many waves this year, but after pulling above .500 in SEC play, they may be finding their rhythm under Sean Miller. Can they keep this momentum going? The ladies, with high expectations, had some late-game struggles against Oklahoma in a comfortable win that should have been more comfortable. Is this a bad sign for the remainder of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bit delayed due to a strange end of the season and the chaos of the new transfer portal, but here they are: the 11th Annual Roosties! Matt and Carter are here to hand out illustrious awards such as Out of Nowhere Star, Most Valuable Transfer (a lot more candidates for that than there used to be!), and Player You'll Miss the Most! Come and join the fun for our final wrap-up of the 2025 season with the 79th edition of these illustrious awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #71 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After workmanlike wins over TCU and Cincy, the No. 8 Houston Cougars are now 19-2 and 7-1 in the Big 12. UH's brutal February stretch now awaits. The Big 12 has historically loaded up on marquee games for the projected contenders during this month, and the challenge starts hard and fast this week. Two games against UCF and at BYU will be Houston's toughest two-game stretch so far. Please listen as the 3 Old Men break down last week's wins and preview the upcoming games. Competition definitely steps up this week in preparation for March Madness! - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering. - Cover Photo by Daniel Rodriguez - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven rank the Texas teams in a way-too-early look-ahead to 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #70 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After a tough loss in Lubbock, the Coogs are now 17-2 and 5-1 in the Big 12. UH slid to #10 in the AP Poll. An important week ahead, with a sneaky-good TCU up next, as well as a rematch vs Cincinnati. Six games into Big 12 conference play, the 3 old men discuss "Who will/needs to become the X-Factor for a Final 4 push this year?" Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the loss to Tech, preview the TCU & Cincy games, and discuss which kid(s) need to step up in order to make a March Madness run. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering - Cover photo by Mario Puente - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #69 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After the total destruction of WVU and ASU this past week, the Houston Cougars are now 17-1, 5-0 in the Big 12, and tied atop the conference standings. Saturday, the Coogs face a critical rematch with Texas Tech in Lubbock. After five games of Big 12 conference play, the 3 old men discuss whether "Chris Cenac has turned the corner for this Cougar team?" Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the two wins over WVU and ASU and discuss Cenac's transformation as he bids to become a main cog in a Cougar March Madness run. We then preview Red Raider Rematch so fans are well-informed heading into a big weekend. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down the Transfer Portal Class for all Texas football teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns continued to add to the roster via the transfer portal, giving some insight into what the offense will look like in 2026 and beyond. Did they fill all of their needs or what gaps still exist for them heading into the offseason? We also dive into an up-and-down week for both basketball teams, who learned some valuable lessons about their paths to success this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior college writer Mike Craven grade seasons of G6 Programs in the state of Texas. North Texas, UTSA, Rice, Texas State, Sam Houston and UTEP all featured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Roadrunners have a new offensive coordinator as Jeff Traylor tabbed Western Kentucky OC Rick Bowie to take the reigns in San Antonio. Jared, Adrian, and Javi discuss the recent coaching changes and what to expect from the re-worked offensive staff in 2026. 0:00:00 Introduction and Offseason Reflections 0:02:45 Coaching Staff Changes and Fan Reactions 0:03:40 Evaluating Departing Coaches 0:09:00 New Offensive Coordinator: Rick Bowie 0:20:18 Deep Dive into Rick Bowie's Coaching Philosophy 0:38:50 Storm Routes: A New Approach to Air Raid Offense 0:42:41 Simplifying the Offense for Quarterback Success 0:47:17 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects 0:52:14 Concerns and Considerations for the New Coaching Staff Video: https://youtu.be/TK3vY28QwOQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns spent the first week of the Transfer Portal window shipping guys out, but got some huge commitments in the second week. How has Texas positioned itself for Arch Manning's second season at the helm and what spots still need to be filled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #68 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After shutting down in-state rivals Texas Tech and Baylor last week, the Coogs are now 15-1, 3-0 in the Big 12, and ranked #10 in KenPom. After some stellar team defense in those wins, we discuss the question, "Is Jojo Tugler now back to last season's DPOY-level?" Two home conference games against West Virginia and Arizona State await this week. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the wins over Tech and Baylor, and discuss whether Jojo Tugler has regained his elite form from last season. We then preview next week's two games as well, so fans can be well-informed headed into the games. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well, that was a weird couple of weeks, but . . . we guess it turned out okay for the Owls? Join Matt and Carter for a Roost Podcast where we break down an unusual holiday season for Rice--from the surprising (to fans, at least) portal entry of Chase Jenkins, to a deflating bowl game loss, to the near-simultaneous commitments of Jacurri Brown and Gael Ochoa. What's our excitement level for former Miami and UCF QB Brown, and where can he take the Rice offense in 2026? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns went into the offseason with a clear plan for the portal, which hasn't really worked out in the first week of the window. Texas has had a few high-profile misses at positions of need, but is it time to panic yet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven start the new year by giving a letter grade to Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, Baylor Bears, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Houston Cougars, TCU Horned Frogs and SMU Mustangs for their 2025 football seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Texas Longhorns capped off the 2026 campaign with a decisive win over the Michigan Wolverines, propelled by the heroics of quarterback Arch Manning. Aiding the effort was a defensive performance from the Longhorns, harassing quarterback Bryce Underwood and stymying their offense late. What does this do for Texas as they head into a pivotal 2026 season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #67 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Happy New Year, everyone! After critical wins over Arkansas and Cincinnati (with a sloppy MTSU win sandwiched in between), this Cougar team is 13-1 and 1-0 in XII play. It was a statement win on national TV vs Calipari's Arkansas team, where the Cougar offense was fast, flowing, and in peak form. Two more wins ended 2025 and opened conference play to start January. The Coogs are now ranked No. 7 in the AP, with two in-state rivals on deck in Texas Tech & Baylor. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 3 games played over the holidays and provide some thoughts on the upcoming games vs Tech & Baylor. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud / YouTube & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie, Melissa and Anthony break down Harvard QB Jaden Craig's commitment to TCU out of the transfer portal. Plus: - More portal visits & news - Anthony's reaction to the Alamo Bowl - TCU hires new QB and RB coaches - Kaz Kazadi departs the program - MBB & WBB open Big 12 play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're chopping it up about this football season and the Bobcats' third straight bowl win in Fort Worth! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The No. 13 Texas Longhorns will be without some key players when they head to Florida to take on the Michigan Wolverines, who are somehow even more in flux. They recently named Kyle Wittingham as their permanent head coach, who will take over for Biff Pogi, who led the charge following Sherrone Moore's firing earlier in December. They will be missing their two best pass rushers, an NFL-caliber offensive lineman, and will have a new playcaller for the offense. What does that mean for the matchup and will Texas get to 10 wins this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Following a lackadaisical start that put FIU up 14-0 through the first five minutes, UTSA snaps into game mode to go on a 57-6 barrage and secure their third straight bowl win. The victory also secured the Roadrunners a winning record in 2025, finishing 7-6 for the second straight season. While hoisting hardware is a great way to end the up-and-down season, Jeff Traylor must quickly shift his focus to the most important offseason of his collegiate coaching career - hiring an offensive coordinator and reloading a defense that has seen mass exodus to the transfer portal. 03:12 Early Struggles 06:26 Talent Disparity 10:18 Roster Management and Portal Exodus 18:05 Recurring Disciplinary Issues 25:58 Individual Player Performances 27:19 Offensive Play Calling 32:31 Assessing Coaching Changes and Conference Dynamics 34:01 Planning for 2026: Roster Construction 36:54 Defensive Challenges and Areas of Focus 43:07 Transfer Portal Insights and Future Strategies Video: https://youtu.be/FZF90RYUyxI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew and Jakob are back with some actual analysis to break down Rice ahead of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. The Bobcats are looking for their third straight bowl win against the Owls, who were gifted an extended season due to the state of college football. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Jay are back to recap A&M's loss in the College Football playoffs and look ahead to 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ahead of the Texas Longhorns' Citrus Bowl matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, we bring on TJ Ronin from the Michigan Voice of College Football network to help us do a deeper dive on the Wolverines. We talk coaching turmoil, Bryce Underwood, finding a pass rush, and which Michigan player would make the best professional wrestler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie and Melissa discuss Josh Hoover's intent to enter the transfer portal, how it came about and where the Frogs go from here for the Alamo Bowl and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew and Jakob are talking about a whole lot of nothing to be honest. But hey, when the 'Cats are away, the mice will play! Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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