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.
Did you forget there's a third AAC team in Texas besides us and UTSA, Rice fans? It's been a hot second since the Owls faced the Mean Green, so Matt and Carter invited new pal JD Davis of the North Texas Eagle to give us an update on our friends/enemies in Denton. The Mean Green have a stalwart defense but an uncertain future on offense—LOL no, just kidding. We're starting to get the impression that there are going to be a loooot of shootouts in AAC play this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boy howdy! What a week! Jakey was up until the wee hours of the night with this one when news dropped (shoutout the burnerverse) that the Texas State University System Board of Regents would have a special meeting Monday. All signs, including ESPN's Pete Thamel, point to Texas State joining the reformed PAC-12 Conference. Andrew and Jakob talk about a lot of things, including Smuckers Uncrustables. You ain't gotta like it cause the hood gon love it. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with JD Davis of the North Texas Eagle to preview the 2025 college football season. (3:00 – 5:05) What are the stakes of Year Three of the Eric Morris era? (5:05 – 7:05) Should we believe in DC Skyler Cassity? (7:05 – 8:30) Is there any worry the offense won't be as good with all new pieces? (8:30 – 12:20) Is QB the biggest question mark? How are Poffenbarger and Mestemaker different QBs? Will the offense be more balanced? (12:20 – 14:20) Is this the best North Texas offensive line since 2018? (14:20 – 17:10) Who emerges as WR1? (17:10 – 18:20) Is this RB by committee? (18:20 – 20:55) Will Eric Morris throttle it down to help the defense? (20:55 – 23:15) Initial impressions of Skyler Cassity? (23:15 – 26:15) Defensive transfers sticking out? Ranking the Sam Houston transfers? (26:15 – 34:30) What win total is a step in the right direction? Week One buzz? Does football keep missing opportunities to win the fans over? (34:30 – END) Preseason MVPs and X-Factor picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven welcome on The Athletic senior writer Sam Khan Jr. (2:45 – 7:20) What led to Sam's role change to roster management and Transfer Portal reporter? (7:20 – 9:00) What are the two biggest things College Football programs want to change? (9:00 – 10:50) Is there a path back to one Transfer Portal window? (10:50 – 21:35) Will there still be haves and have nots with revenue sharing? Will there still be NIL collectives after revenue share? How will teams use a salary cap? (21:35 – 24:00) What's the likelihood of Texas State joining the Pac-12? (24:00 – 34:20) Why Sam thinks Texas Tech is the 3rd best job in the state. Is SMU in the conversation? (34:20 – 38:35) What does CFB look like in 2031? (38:35 – 43:00) Can Houston catch up to the Big 12 elite spending wise? (43:00 – 44:10) Why Sam thinks UTSA will be the best G5 team in Texas (44:10 – END) Texas A&M's ceiling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jamie and Melissa break down TCU football's hot streak on the recruiting trail, landing six commitments in June, plus observations from visits to men and women's basketball. They wrap with a discussion about TCU baseball's work in the transfer portal and how the umpires in the College World Series final embarrassed themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DCTF Senior Writer Mike Craven sits down with the Frog Preacher Jamie Plunkett for an offseason check in on the TCU Horned Frogs! (3:00 – 6:00) What are the vibes for Year Four of the Sonny Dykes era? Grading Sonny's tenure. (6:00 – 9:00) Are we forgetting about TCU in the Big 12 title race? (9:00 – 12:25) Is UNC in Week One a 'Can't Lose'? (12:25 – 13:35) The strengths of TCU's team. (13:35 – 15:48) Who is RB1? (15:48 – 16:30) Who's the most impactful transfer? (16:30 – 18:00) Can Eric McAlister become 'The Guy'? (18:00 – 19:15) Defensive concerns (19:15 – 20:40) How should TCU schedule games? (20:40 – 22:25) What's your ideal playoff format as a Big 12 fan? (22:25 – 24:00) Is TCU in a position to handle revenue sharing? (24:00 – 26:25) Is TCU the third-best job in Texas? (26:25 – 29:30) Thoughts on new AD Mike Buddie (29:30 – 30:30) Record predictions (30:30 – 32:48) What would the record have to be for Sonny Dykes to be on the hot seat? (32:48 – END) Who are the Big 12 Favorites? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DID YOU KNOW: Another AAC team is reasonably confident they can score points but desperately needs some defensive competence? DID YOU ALSO KNOW: Trent Dilfer is still the coach at UAB? That must mean our old pal Evan Dudley is back on the Roost Podcast this week! He joins Matt and Carter to talk slap bass (?), miserable seasons, and more before diving deep into the Blazers. Join us for our usual brand of eclectic nonsense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cory opens up about his departure from Dave Campbell's and the future of the podcast. The guys discuss recent conference realignment news and Ben previews the offensive line and tight end room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Goose is cooked! After weeks, months, even years of saying Texas State will not go to the reformed PAC-12, it appears as though all roads lead to the West Coast for the Bobcats. Nothing is official, but on this show, Andrew and Jakob turn into the fat ladies singing the siren song of the Sun Belt. JMU, Marshall and ODU, we hardly knew ya. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci joins Carter and Craven on the show!! (2:45 – 7:20) The origin story of TexAgs, how Billy got his start in the industry (7:20 – 11:35) The biggest moments in TexAgs history, what was the craziest single day (11:35 – 17:35) Why the rise of fan sites is a good thing for college sports (17:35 – 26:55) What do people not realize about the Johnny Manziel era? Is he one of the most important TXHSFB figures of all-time? (26:55 – 37:30) Why is Marcel Reed the most impactful player in 2025? (37:30 – 43:10) How is Mike Elko different from Jimbo Fisher? (43:10 – 50:25) What's at stake for Elko in Year Two? (50:25 – ) Thoughts on Texas A&M and Texas being in the same conference again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Roost Pod's 2025 AAC Previews march on through the Houston summer, as Matt and Carter are joined by old pal Kevin Fielder to talk Florida Atlantic (the only other set of Owls on this year's Rice football schedule). Can (surprisingly tall) hotshot head coach Zach Kittley get the FAU offense back on track after a couple years stuck in the mud? Can the defense achieve any semblance of competence (and why does that feel like a recurring theme with these previews)? All that and plenty of silly tangents! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Flanders should be in the College Football HOF, so why isn't he in the Kats Hall of Honor? Additionally, we preview the RB room and have a collective discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special edition of the Dave Campbell's College Football Podcast. Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven are joined by On3's Ari Wasserman. (INTRO - 10:15) It's a damn good time to be a Longhorns fan. How Steve Sarkisian built Texas into a title contender. (10:15 – 12:50) Death of the Super Team (12:50 – 16:15) Why CFB offseason sucks (16:15 – 23:00) How does Texas A&M become what they should? How good is Marcel Reed? (23:00 – 31:30) Is SMU the third best job in Texas? (31:30 – 40:00) What is Texas Tech's long term strategy. Did Joey McGuire's expectations just change? (40:00 – 41:40) Ari gives Craven fatherhood advice (41:40 – 50:15) Why is the regular season watered down? (50:15 – 59:20) Ari's best bets (59:20 – END) Why are people so scared to say Arch will be good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #52 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. This is our first offseason episode of season two. And just like last season, we'll discuss the big roster decisions made after the portal season and the pre-NBA Draft workouts were completed. With revenue sharing, the #WideAwake campaign, and a top-two recruiting class, the Cougars will make another run at that elusive National Championship! We begin this episode by commenting on the lone addition from the Portal (Kalifa Sakho). Then, we quickly provide perspectives on how the team fared from a roster-building perspective during the portal season. We finish by providing another "way too early" forecast of how we see the line-ups and rotations breaking down going into next season. - The video version of No Conference for Old Men is available on YouTube and GoCoogs.com. The audio is on Spotify, Apple Podcast, 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. - 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
Let the option takeover begin! This week on the Roost Pod, we're buddying up to our new brethren in offensive philosophy by welcoming on Omar-Rashon Borja of Redshirt Sports to preview Navy (and service academy football in general). Matt and Carter (mostly Matt, because Carter's internet was being petulant) hop on with Omar to explore where the team is headed after last year's surprise 10-win season. Can QB Blake Horvath lead the Midshipmen to new heights? Can senior slotback Eli Heidenreich break the team's 60-year-old career receiving yards record? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the REBRANDED Dave Campbell's College Football Podcast! New name, same hustle by host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven. (2:40 – 4:05) Why we rebranded. (4:05 – 20:45) Was the Big 12 right to fight for a 5 AQ + 11 At Large CFP model? (20:45 – 45:00) Drafting the most intriguing players in 2025 including Arch Manning, Micah Hudson and Conner Weigman (46:00 – END) Ranking the Top 5 Texas QBs . How do Arch, Behren Morton, Kevin Jennings, Sawyer Robertson and Josh Hoover stack up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie and Melissa break down the abrupt end to TCU baseball's season and take a first look at 2026. Plus, Dennis Franchione and Gary Patterson are on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melissa Triebwasser spoke with Dylan Jacobs of the Corvalis Gazette-Times to get the scoop on what promises to be an entertaining matchup out West. They talked pitching, hitting, and who is the favorite to play on in a grouping headlined by Oregon State and TCU, while featuring two programs more than capable of playing spoiler in St. Mary's and USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we're catching up with Dave Campbell's Texas Football writer, Carter Yates for a way too early prediction for the season. Some of you may love it, others will hate it, but hey, man, it's late May and football is on the horizon, we're less than 100 days out from kickoff! Where do you have the Bobcats finishing this season? Are you booking your tickets to the First Responder Bowl now or what are we doing? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We announce the Kats' Men's and Women's Athletes of the Year before discussing the baseball and softball signees, followed by the beginning of our summer football position preview series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time already? Our 2025 AAC Previews are already here, with old pal Seth Varnadore joining Matt and Carter on this week's Roost Podcast to talk USF in 2025. After a couple of rollercoaster season, where are the expectations this year? Is QB Byrum Brown ready to lead the Bulls to glory? Can the defense get enough stops to let the offense shine? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(INTRO – 24:30) What's the future of the CFP look like? Why is Greg Sankey so mad? Does college football actually look different? (25:20 – 29:40) Texas goes 9-3 but makes the CFP? (29:40 – 35:15) Winner of UTSA/UNT makes AAC Championship (35:15 – 39:25) Will Hammond Wally Pip's Behren Morton? (39:25 – 47:50) Two Texas teams make Big 12 Championship? (47:50 – 54:35) UTEP makes a bowl game (54:35 – END) Texas A&M leads SEC in rushing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, JD sits down with North Texas head football coach Eric Morris to talk about his journey, coaching philosophy, and vision for the Mean Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben provides the nominees for Men's and Women's Athletes of the Year, and Cory gives his Top 5 reasons the Kats should keep Jay Sirianni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven take the over or under on all the Texas Power Four team Way-Too-Early Win Totals (INTRO – 16:15) Texas (16:15 – 26:00) Texas Tech (26:00 – 32:10) SMU (32:10 – 41:15) Texas A&M (41:15 – 46:10) Baylor ( 46:45 – 53:45) TCU (53:45 – END) Houston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Squarin' Around had officially extended its reach to the Rio Grande Valley! In this one, Jakob and Andrew sit down with UTRGV pitcher Evan Maldonado. Apart from being a D1 pitcher with stops across Texas and Louisiana, Evan is Jakob's cousin. The pair of cousins and tio Zimmel reconnect to talk about life, tacos and baseball in South Texas. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Late upload brought to you by the catholic church! The boys are catching up on some baseball and softball headlines this week with a fun stretch in store for the Squarin' Around boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ishmael and Brune are joined by Matt Wilson from Between Two Bears Podcast to talk about Baylor MBB, the past season, the roster overhaul, and an in-depth look at each addition! Ballogy gives real data on player development, saves you time, and ensures your players are training the right way. With verified skill assessments, AI-driven training, and direct recruiting connections, it levels the playing field for every athlete, no matter where they're from. If you're serious about player development and accountability, why not try Ballogy. Join thousands of teams, coaches, and organizations already using Ballogy to elevate their game. Download the Ballogy app for Free today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melissa Triebwasser talks with TCU Men's Tennis coach David Roditi and star players Jack Pinnington Jones and Cooper Woestendick ahead of the Frogs Super Regional match with UCF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cory discusses how his Kats' hate went to another level before Ben updates the men's basketball roster, and baseball and softball success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The House Settlement is on the horizon, bringing a new era of revenue sharing to college athletics. We know that UTSA will opt-in to the settlement, meaning they'll be paying their student athletes. But how will UTSA strategize their movements around this opportunity? Which sports will see the most investment? How does Runners United tie into the equation? We welcomed UTSA Athletic Director Lisa Campos back to the show to discuss all of these things and more in a very fascinating conversation that Roadrunner diehards will love. Video: https://youtu.be/200Gq7xOB3A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior college writer Mike Craven keep you up to date on all the latest in Texas CFB. (Start – 23:00) College coaches in Texas dish on what they see spring ball looking like in the future. How are the G5 and P4 handling spring ball differently? (23:00 – END) The best portal additions in the spring window, including Texas, Texas Tech, Rice, North Texas and Texas State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The boys are back on the mics and maybe soon coming to a jungle near your for a rumble with a gorilla! Jk, unless... In this one Andrew and Jakob talk about some portal pops and answer your mailbag questions. Yes, we're also addressing mustache gate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben provides updates on the football team following spring practice, the students voting to increase the athletics fee, and thoughts on last week's giving day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior college writer Mike Craven chop it up about: (2:30 – 15:50) Why did Shedeur Sanders fall to the fifth round? (15:50 – 28:20) Should Quinn Ewers have stayed in college football? (28:20 – 45:00) Spring Power Poll (45:00 – END) Future of the GM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sanoe and JD discuss spring portal season as well as all thing Mean Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Huge womp womp energy this week and Andrew and Jakob navigate a crushing loss by the baseball team to the University of Texas At Austin. Plus draft day vibes, any Bobcats making the big board? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down all things Texas CFB (2:00 – 12:30) Why we love Texas's portal strategy. Who is the Transfer we're most excited about? (12:30 – 21:00) Is Micah Hudson going back to Texas Tech? If so, should Texas Tech take him back? (21:00 – 34:00) Rice magazine stop: What's the vibe in Scott Abell's first spring? Do we like the hire more or less the more time passes? What's the new offense look like? (34:00 – 47:00) Sam Houston magazine stop: What are reasonable expectations for Phil Longo in Year One? What we learned from Longo at the visit. (47:00 – END) TCU kicking off the 2026 season in Ireland. What do we make of international games? Where would you want to play an international game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boys are back! In this episode, Matt and Evan catch up on life over the past few months, including Neighbor Mike and discuss the many offseason changes of the Baylor Basketball program. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Updates from the transfer portal, softball is surging, and has the baseball team quit on the coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Miles and JD dive into North Texas Football's spring practices, breaking down key position battles, standout performers, and what to expect heading into the fall. They also reflect on the end of the Ross Hodge era in Mean Green Basketball, sharing thoughts on his impact and legacy. Then, it's all eyes on the future as they preview the Daniyal Robinson era—what he brings to the table and how he might shape the program going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our long spring slumber is over! For an episode, anyway. Matt and Carter are back to take some questions from The Roost's subscribers on Discord to wrap up spring practice. Exactly how much (or rather how little) passing will this offense do? How fast will they play? What does the depth chart look like right now--or is there one? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven recap their summer magazine trips. (INTRO - 16:55) Houston magazine preview, can Conner Weigman move? Is this is the best secondary in Texas? (16:55 - 30:30) Texas State magazine preview, a four-man quarterback race (31:30 - END) UTEP magazine preview, is Malachi Nelson actually the starting QB? Can UTEP get to bowl eligibility in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay is back on the mic along with Will Stone from The Ineligibles podcast, recapping Aggie Baseball and previewing more spring game happening in College Station! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode #51 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" as the Houston Cougars ended the season 35-5. After an epic comeback win to beat Duke 70-67 in the semis (inflicting a bit of revenge for last season), it all came crashing down in a last-minute 65-63 loss to Florida in the championship game, where UH led by 12 early in the second half. We were all hoping for a deserving "storybook" ending that would result in our 1st National Championship, but this is the beauty & cruelty of sport. It cannot be scripted like a movie. So the three old men summarize the two final games in a historic season for our Cougars. And then look forward to what could be another Championship run next season, with 3 5-star freshmen joining the team to pair with Emanuel Sharp & Jojo Tugler. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men summarize the wonderful season & look forward to next year. - 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
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