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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

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    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.



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    Latest episodes from The Republic of Football

    DCTF's Texas A&M 2025 Preview with Jay Arnold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 29:44


    Host Carter Yates and senior college writer Mike Craven sit down with Jay Arnold of the Aggie War Pod to give a full preview of Texas A&M's football season. (INTRO – 5:15) How can Mike Elko improve this defense while replacing three NFL DLinemen? Can DJ Hicks live up to the 5 star label? (5:15 –7:20 ) Does Jay think the Texas A&M secondary will be improved? (7:20 – 11:30) How much freer do guys play in the second year in a system? How big of a deal is Mike Elko taking over defensive playcalling? (11:30 – 12:45) Where is Taurean York on A&M's all-time linebackers list? (12:45 – 17:30) What's Jay's opinion on Marcel Reed? Can A&M win 10 games running the ball 70% of the time? (17:30 – 22:00) Why Jay thinks 9 regular season wins is the marker of a good season + How likely is that to happen? (22:00 – 25:15) How many coaches can Texas A&M get fired? (25:15 – 27:45) How long does Mike Elko get before the honeymoon period ends? How does Texas feasting in the SEC impact A&M's vibe? (27:45 – END) MVP for offense and defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SQUARIN' AROUND: Andrew Zimmel Bids Farewell to Texas (Again) + The TXST Butterfly Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 40:30


    On the road again! Jakob's heart is broken, Andrew Zimmel is again chasing his radio star dreams in a state that is not Texas, so we got a special one for you all this week about active gratittude, back to regular scheduled programming next week! Vaya Con Dios, Zim! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DCTF's State of Texas Power Four Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 77:51


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven preview all the Power Four teams in the state of Texas. (INTRO – 19:00) Texas Longhorns (19:00 – 29:15) Texas A&M Aggies (29:15 – 39:00) Baylor Bears (39:00 – 49:00) Texas Tech Red Raiders (49:00 – 58:00) TCU Horned Frogs (58:00 – 1:07:00) Houston Cougars (1:07:00 – END) SMU Mustangs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    GAMBLIN' GAUCHOS: Behren Morton is Clutch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 57:11


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    DCTF's Rice 2025 Preview with Matthew Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:26


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with Matthew Bartlett, the editor of "At the Roost," to preview Rice's 2025 season (2:30 – 3:50) What does Matthew make of Scott Abell's honeymoon months. (3:50 –6:45 ) What Matthew thinks about the option offense. What will Abell's scheme look like? (6:45 – 8:30) How has Scott Abell fit in with the culture? (8:30 – 11:10) How is Abell able to win at places where it's tough to do so? (11:10 – 12:20) Who is the starting QB at Rice? What does he bring to the table? (12:20 – 13:45) Who is the bellcow back, if there is one? (13:45 – 16:00) Offensive strengths and weaknesses (16:00 – 17:50) Is this offense OL friendly? (17:50 – 20:30) What Matthew thinks of Rice elevating Jon Kay to DC. How different will the scheme look? (20:30 – 23:00) Defensive strengths and weaknesses (23:00 –24:30 ) Will Michael Daly be the next Rice pass rusher (24:30 – 26:10) Who is Rice's MVP and X-Factor (26:10 – 28:20) Will Rice's defense struggle because they practice against the option? (28:20 – 29:30) Schedule outlook (29:30 – 30:55) Realistic expectations in 2025 (30:55 – 32:20) What Matthew thinks of the American Athletic Conference (32:20 – 34:40) Is Rice administration ready to play ball? (34:40 – 35:50) Matthew's record prediciton (35:50 – END) Is Rice ready for revenue share? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    THE ROOST PODCAST: Memphis Preview with Bryan Moss-Namowicz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 71:48


    Vibe check for this week's episode of the Roost Podcast: -"Seth Henigan is no longer the QB at Memphis" - strange, upsetting, as though we've been unmoored from all that to which we anchor our perceptions of the world -"An AAC fanbase is really confident in its offense and just desperately needs the defense to not be awful" - WE'RE BACK, BABY Anyway, Matt and Carter are joined by old pal Bryan Moss-Namowicz, publisher of Tiger Sports Report. Like! Subscribe! Seek balance between the unyielding march of change and the eternal truths of the universe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DCTF's Full SMU 2025 Preview with Billy Embody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 36:58


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with On3's Billy Embody to preview SMU's 2025 football season! (2:30 – 6:15) Why Billy doesn't think last year was a flash in the pan (6:15 – 11:40) How did SMU transition from portal-heavy recruiting to high school-heavy recruiting? (11:40 – 16:50) Is SMU the third best job in the state behind Texas and A&M? (16:50 – 18:25) Can SMU be the next Clemson? (18:25 – 21:11) How will the offense look different in 2025? (21:11 – 23:00) Is Kevin Jennings now underrated because of how the season ended? (23:00 – 27:15) How confident are we in a rebuilt defensive line? (27:15 – 30:15) Why the LB room is actually the biggest question mark (30:15 – 32:40) SMU has a lowkey gauntlet of a schedule (32:40 – END) What does a successful season look like for SMU? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Paul Finebaum on Texas, Texas A&M, and his career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 42:19


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven have finally secured an interview with their white whale, Paul Finebaum, the Voice of the SEC. (2:30 – 3:45) Paul's opinion of Dave Campbell (3:45 – 5:10) Paul's advice on becoming a great interviewer (5:10 – 8:00) The backstory behind that time when Paul put Saban on the hot seat (8:00 – 8:45) The time Paul's reporting put Alabama football on probation (8:45 – 10:00) Does Paul miss writing? (10:00 – 12:15) Did Paul forsee his rise in TV? (12:15 – 13:55) The first time Paul realized his career took off (13:55 – 16:00) How Nick Saban helped make Paul's career (16:00 – 17:50) Is the rise of the SEC a good thing for CFB (17:50 – 19:40) What is Paul's ideal CFP bracket? (19:40 – 21:45) What does Paul think about players getting paid? (21:45 – 24:25) Is CFB morphing into the NFL a good thing? (24:25 – 26:40) What impresses Paul the most about Steve Sarkisian's growth (26:40 – 28:10) Why Paul is buying into the Arch Manning hype (28:10 – 30:05) How Paul first fell in love with sports (30:05 – 31:15) Which coaches have helped Paul most in his journalism career? (31:15 – 33:20) The Aggie stigma (33:20 – 37:20) The best games Paul has covered in person (37:20 – 40:00) Does Paul's wife like sports? (40:00 – END) Who is the most media friendly coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DCTF's Texas Tech 2025 Preview with Rob Breaux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 48:17


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with Rob Breaux of the Gamblin Gauchos' for a full Texas Tech 2025 Preview. (3:00 – 5:10) How high are the stakes in Year Four of the Joey McGuire era? (5:10 – 6:40) What happens if Texas Tech goes 8–4? Is Joey on the hot seat. (6:40 – 8:25) Was James Blanchard or Shiel Wood the biggest offseason move? (8:25 – 10:30) Was it worrisome that Texas Tech had to be so transfer portal heavy? (10:30 – 14:18) Why Rob still has questions about the safeties. Could this be Texas Tech's best front seven in years. (14:18 – 15:15) Do Texas Tech fans feel like the Lebron meme? (15:15 – 16:48) Can Texas Tech fans be defensive-minded? (16:48 – 22:45) Why Rob is higher on Behren Morton than most. How Morton historically ranks to 21st century Texas Tech QBs. Did Zach Kittley lowkey handcuff Morton? (22:45 – 26:55) Will the average fan notice a difference in offensive style from Kittley to Mack Leftwich? Which running back will take the most carries? (26:55 – 30:10) The offensive line is more talented, but will they gel? (30:10 – 33:10) Why is Texas Tech starting so slow all the time? (33:10 – 36:30) Micah Hudson talk (36:30 – 38:15) Why we don't want Joey McGuire to stop talking (38:15 – 41:50) Will we see 12 personnel in Lubbock? (41:50 – 43:40) Is this the best roster we've ever seen at Texas Tech? (43:40 – 46:00) Who is the X-Factor and MVP of this team? (46:00 – END) Record predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DCTF's UTEP 2025 Preview with Adrian Broaddus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 43:38


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven are joined by Adrian Broaddus of ESPN El Paso to preview the UTEP Miners. (2:45 – 4:30) What's the biggest storyline of the season? (4:30 – 6:40) What Adrian liked and disliked from Scotty Walden in Year One (6:40 – 11:45) Is Malachi Nelson even going to start? Is the narrative around Nelson going to be a distraction throughout the year? (11:45 – 14:00) Is the offensive line still the biggest weakness? (14:00 – 16:50) Why UTEP shouldn't resign itself to losing spring transfers every year (16:50 – 23:00) An argument for adopting an "entry level job" model. What players miss out on when they transfer. (23:00 – 25:00) How is Scotty Walden different from other coaches Adrian has covered? (25:00 – 28:00) What will it take to galvanize El Paso around UTEP football? (28:00 – 30:45) Will UTEP have a winning season? Why the La Tech game will tell us everything. (30:45 – 32:00) Adrian's thoughts on the coordinator hires (32:00 – 35:30) Strengths and weaknesses of the team (35:30 – 37:10) Ashten Emory and Neil Campbell breakout cases (37:10 – 39:10) Which of UTEP's nine kickers won the battle? (39:10 – END) How big of a deal is UTEP to the Mountain West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BETWEEN TWO BEARS: Yeah, I'm Thinking We're Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 53:43


    On this episode, Matt and Evan discuss their top stories heading into the 2025 football season, including why Matt thinks EA Sports College Football '26 will have an everlasting impact on the sports landscape, and Evan thinks Baylor football will be on top of the standings when it's all said and done. That and much more on a jam packed episode, tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DCTF: Why Texas State moved to the Pac -12, with Kelly Damphousse and Don Coryell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 53:20


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven breakdown all things Texas State and the Pac-12. (3:00 – 4:45) Why the Pac-12? Why now? (4:45 – 7:50) Does the Pac-12 TV deal outweigh the extra travel financially? (7:50 – 9:00) Could the Pac-12 return to the Power Five? (9:00 – 11:05) How Kelly Damphousse and Don Coryell put Texas State in a position to make the Pac-12. (11:05 – 13:00) How the rise of the Texas State football team led to a rise in enrollment. (13:00 – 15:00) The biggest question remaining about this move (15:00 – 17:30) Can Texas State win the Sun Belt this fall? (17:30 – 19:30) Does the Pac-12 move allow Texas State to keep GJ Kinne longer? (19:30 – 23:50) The biggest question we have about Texas State on the field in 2025. (23:50 – END) Then, the guys welcome on Texas State president Kelly Damphousse and athletic director Don Coryell to talk about why this move benefits Texas State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DCTF's Texas Longhorns 2025 Preview with Joe Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 35:44


    Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven welcome on Joe Cook, the managing editor of Inside Texas, to preview the 2025 Texas Longhorns. (3:00 – 4:30) The Longhorns are the state's national championship contender (4:30 – 8:15) Expectations when Steve Sarkisian was hired vs reality. How does he stack up historically with other Texas coaches? (8:15 – 10:45) How is Texas set up for revenue sharing? How will NIL still factor in? (10:45 – 13:40) What does Arch look like in Game One? (13:40 – 20:33) Will Arch's supporting cast be better than Quinn's? (20:33 – 23:45) Why Joe's not as worried as others about the offensive line (23:45 – 27:25) Who will take the mantel at defensive tackle? (27:25 – 30:25) Who's playing nickelback and opposite cornerback of Malik Muhammad? (30:25 – 32:55) Is it truly national championship or bust? (32:55 – END) Does Texas win more than 10 games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SQUARIN' AROUND: Texas State Set To Join Reformed PAC-12 In 2026 Ft. Kelly Damphousse & Don Coryell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 22:57


    Big moves this week on the show! The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved Texas State University to pay the Sun Belt Conference a $5 million dollar exit fee. Just minutes later, the PAC-12 Conference announced the Bobcats would be joining as full members in 2026. Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse and Athletics Director Don Coryell join us this week to talk about what the move means for the university. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    THE ROOST PODCAST: North Texas Preview with JD Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 51:27


    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

    SQUARIN' AROUND: Texas State Appears To Inch Closer to PAC-12 Deal, Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 50:46


    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

    North Texas 2025 Preview with JD Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 37:30


    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

    DCTF: Talkin with the Texpert (ft. Sam Khan Jr.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 47:13


    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

    GAMBLIN' GAUCHOS: Non-Con Basketball Schedule, DBs and Freaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 58:57


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    Frogs Insider: Recruiting is heating up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 63:24


    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: TCU 2025 Preview with Jamie Plunkett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 35:55


    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

    THE ROOST PODCAST: UAB Preview with Evan Dudley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 73:54


    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

    MARCH 2 THE POD: Future plans for the podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 68:26


    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

    SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #58 - Texas State Is Going To The PAC-12 (Probably)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 51:46


    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

    DCTF: Billy Liucci with the story TexAgs, 2025 expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 57:54


    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

    GAMBLIN' GAUCHOS: Talking through the Post-Spring Depth Chart for Texas Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 37:42


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    THE ROOST PODCAST: FAU Preview with Kevin Fielder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 75:44


    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

    MARCH 2 THE POD: Time to immortalize Tim Flanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 66:00


    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

    DCTF: Longhorns, Aggies, Red Raiders, Oh My! (Ft. Ari Wasserman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 66:44


    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

    No Conference for Old Men: 3 Houston starters return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 50:01


    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

    THE ROOST PODCAST: Navy Preview with Omar Borja

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 56:16


    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

    DCTF: Most Intriguing Players Draft + Top 5 QB Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 66:31


    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

    Frogs Insider: TCU Baseball Autopsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 41:07


    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

    Frogs Insider: Corvallis Regional Baseball preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 28:12


    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

    SQUARIN' AROUND: Way Too Early Football Season Preview Ft. Carter Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 54:10


    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

    MARCH 2 THE POD: Announcing Kats Athletes of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 68:17


    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

    THE ROOST PODCAST: 2025 USF Preview with Seth Varnadore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 51:16


    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

    ROF: Reacting to Greg Sankey's scolding + 5 BOLD Predictions for 2025 CFB Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 65:44


    (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

    NORTH TEXAS EAGLE: Mean Green FB Preview w/ Eric Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 32:16


    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

    MARCH2THEPOD: Athlete of the Year nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 56:28


    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

    ROF: Picking O/U on all Power Four Team Win Totals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:42


    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: A South Texas Family Reunion Ft. UTRGV Baseball's Evan Maldonado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 54:50


    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

    SQUARIN' AROUND: What's A King To A GOAT, What's a GOAT to a King?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 48:53


    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

    BETWEEN TWO BEARS: What to make of Baylor MBB's revamped roster? | Zone Star State

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 59:50


    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

    FROGS INSIDER: TCU Tennis prepares for the a Super Regional showdown with UCF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 33:45


    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

    MARCH 2 THE POD: Cory hates on the Kats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 62:12


    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

    ALAMO AUDIBLE: Episode 273 - The future of NIL at UTSA with Athletic Director Lisa Campos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 73:46


    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

    ROF: The Fall of Spring Ball + Best Spring Portal Additions in Texas CFB

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 44:51


    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

    GAMBLIN' GAUCHOS: Basketball Roster Update, Curt Cignetti crying about Texas Tech, and the DT Transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 67:42


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SQUARIN' AROUND: Portal Pops And Gorilla Fight Combos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 58:04


    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

    MARCH 2 THE POD: Football and finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 71:19


    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

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