Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Howe

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe broke down one of the most fascinating storylines of Texas' season—the rise of 12 personnel (one back, two tight ends) in Steve Sarkisian's offense—and why it could be a game-changer against Florida. Historic Usage: Against San Jose State, Texas unleashed its most impressive 12 personnel package in years—five tight ends played, four were targeted, and the Horns averaged 22 yards per attempt and 12 yards per play out of that grouping. Then, versus Sam Houston State, Texas lined up in 12 personnel over 60% of the time, the highest of Sark's tenure. Why It Works Now: Injuries at RB and WR forced Sark to lean into his tight end depth. With guys like Jordan Washington and Jack Endries, Texas can block, stretch the field, and attack seams against two-high safety shells that are so common in today's defenses. As Rod put it: Sark weaponizes surpluses—if he's loaded at a position, he'll maximize it. NFL Inspiration: The trend mirrors the NFL, where 12 personnel usage is at its highest since 2007. Sark's shift could be partly necessity, partly evolution, and partly inspired by pro football strategy—forcing defenses into tough choices between base sets (vulnerable to pass) or nickel/dime (vulnerable to run). Run Game Reality Check: Texas' run defense is elite (No. 1 in SEC in rush yards allowed, five straight opponents under 100 yards, including Ohio State twice). But the Longhorns' own run game lacks explosiveness—just three 20+ yard runs all year, and none by RBs. Florida's run game is somehow even worse (No. 106 nationally), despite returning O-line talent. The Gators' guards and tackles have some of the worst blown block percentages in the SEC, crippling their consistency. The QB Factor: Florida QB DJ Lagway has been a disaster from clean pockets—five INTs, bottom-10 nationally in turnover-worthy plays. Teams sit back in coverage, dare him to read defenses, and he hasn't delivered. Jeff Howe called him “a way more fascinating story than Arch Manning” this year because of his struggles. Key Matchup Saturday: Both Texas and Florida can stop the run. Neither has been explosive on the ground. The game could hinge on which team finds that one or two big rushing plays that change field position and scoring opportunities. Rod and Jeff wrapped by highlighting that Texas' evolution into a “hybrid spread with power tight end sets” might be exactly what Sark envisioned years ago—and the Florida game is a perfect test of whether it's just necessity…or the future of Texas football.

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel broke down Steve Sarkisian's final pregame press conference before Texas heads to Gainesville, and the vibes are clear: the hay is in the barn, and the Horns are locked in. Emmett Mosley's Debut? Sark was coy, but all signs point to the freshman WR making his Texas debut. His perimeter blocking and length could be a huge asset, especially paired with Ryan Wingo and Parker Livingstone. Offensive Explosives via Screens: Sark emphasized the value of perimeter blocking and WR screens. Against Sam Houston State, two screens went for 65 yards—“free money,” as Jeff called it. With Mosley in the mix, Texas can bait DBs to creep up, then strike deep with Arch Manning's elite deep ball. Remember: the 83-yard screen-and-go to Livingstone earlier this year is the blueprint. Weather in Gainesville: Forecast calls for rain and wind. Sark said Texas preps weekly with “wet ball” drills—QBs, RBs, and WRs practice with soaked footballs. Wind, though, is the X-factor—field position, kickoffs, and field goals could all be impacted. Expect more 4th-down aggression if conditions hurt kicking odds. Special Teams Update: Kicker Will Stone returns for kickoffs, meaning Mason Shipley won't have to double up. That frees Shipley to focus purely on FG accuracy—critical in a weather-affected, low-scoring slugfest. RB Situation: C.J. Baxter is doubtful. Tre Wisner should be back, but not for 30 carries. Enter Jerrick Gibson, who's back home in Gainesville. Sark praised him as a short-yardage hammer, but he'll need to protect the ball after learning lessons from earlier fumbles. Christian Clark may also see touches. Sark's Bigger Picture Philosophy: Asked about the grind of SEC play, Sark made headlines saying: “People have to wrap their heads around nine and three being a good season in college football right now.” He doesn't expect anyone to run the SEC table—what matters is getting into the playoff tournament, however you have to. Bottom Line: Texas isn't chasing style points in Gainesville. With a hostile crowd, tough weather, and SEC athletes on the other sideline, Sark's golden rule applies: never, ever apologize for winning a road game in the SEC. Just get out with the W.

Jeff Howe and Gerry Hamilton sat down with new Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller for an in-depth, wide-ranging interview. With his first season at Texas about to tip off, Miller laid out his philosophy, roster insights, and expectations for the journey ahead. Building the Foundation: Miller stressed the importance of pace, detail, and defense. His offense will emphasize fast execution—not just quick shots—while the defense starts with a strong man-to-man foundation. The key this season? Don't try to do everything at once—get really good at the essentials first. Analytics Meets Instinct: Miller explained how modern analytics help him identify the best lineups, balance offense and defense, and “fix leaks” when certain combinations don't work. But he still leans on instinct and proven coaching principles to guide decisions. The SEC Challenge: Miller called the SEC “the best conference in college basketball”—loaded with athleticism, physicality, and elite coaching. He compared it to the old Big East but with more speed and defensive playmakers. Scheduling & Growth: Balance is everything. Facing Duke, Maui's gauntlet, and true road games will harden the team, but Miller said November and December aren't the measuring stick. His goal is for Texas to peak in February and March when it matters most. The interview wrapped with Miller's vision: this year is about building steadily, maximizing depth, and molding a team that fans will love to watch because the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts. Season tips off November 4th vs. Duke—and the Miller era begins!

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down the storylines as Texas heads to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bobby Burton, Gerry Hamilton, Rod Babers, CJ Vogel and Jeff Howe reconvine to break down the Texas Longhorns through the first four weeks, if their predictions or expectations have changed and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Howe and Gerry Hamilton break down the latest news following the media availability from Sean Miller's Texas Basketball program, the latest in recruiting and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down the Texas offense progression in the red zone, Arch Manning's ability and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Sean discuss something DeMeco Ryans said on the coach's indicate we may see a higher tempo offense moving forward and assess Jeff Howe's piece as to if CJ Stroud is playing his way out of a big contract extension.

Jeff Howe, CJ Vogel and Coach Shipley had out grades for the Texas Longhorns position groups following their 55-0 win over Sam Houston!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel take a deep dive into the Texas Longhorns defense, ask if they are ready to handle the SEC gauntlet, how elite they can be and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel break down the recruits on campus for tonight's Texas vs Sam Houston state game!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down what to expect from the Texas rushing attack against Sam Houston, how being without Wisner & Baxter impacts scheme, James Simon's role and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Howe, CJ Vogel and Coach Shipley had out grades for the Texas Longhorns position groups following their 27-10 win over UTEP!

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down a bad offensive performance in the Texas win over UTEP, wonder if this is the worst in the Sark Era and more!

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down Arch Manning under center through two games, what to expect with the shift to more play action in Sark's offense!

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down a new evolution of the NASCAR package, getting more elite pass rushers on the field and more on this week's Football Theory!

Jeff Howe and Rod Babers break down a potential new favorite formation in Steve Sarkisian's offense, the success of 12 personnel through two games and more!

Jeff Howe and Gerry Hamilton break down the latest on flip predictions surrounding Corey Wells & Gerry sits down with 5-Star James Johnson!

Jeff Howe, CJ Vogel and Coach Shipley had out grades for the Texas Longhorns position groups following their 38-7 win over San Jose State!

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down the pressure and expectations surrounding Arch Manning!

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down the Texas win over San Jose State, self-inflicted wounds, lack of discipline and more!

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down what we want to see more and less of ahead of San Jose State!

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel break down the potential visitors for San Jose State weekend, which freshmen will SHOW OUT in the next three weeks, provide an update on Derrek Cooper and more!

Jeff Howe and Rod Babers break down the major talking points following the Texas loss to Ohio State, Arch Manning concerns, Littleton hype and more!

Jeff Howe, Rod Babers and CJ Vogel give grades for the Texas Longhorns position groups in the 14-7 loss to Ohio State!

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel react to the Texas Longhorns falling to Ohio State, another sluggish performance from the offense and more!

Jeff Howe and Rod Babers look back at the losses from the 2024 season, the lessons Texas is taking from them and why they CAN'T be repeated!  

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down Steve Sarkisian's final media availability ahead of the HUGE Ohio State matchup, Sark's message to his players, Arch Manning expectations and more!  

Jeff Howe and Gerry Hamilton break down everything we're hearing about an unexpected starter, or two, heading into Ohio State and who is in the circle of trust!  

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel break down underrated recruits that are set to make BIG impacts as the Texas Longhorns prepare for the season opening matchup against Ohio State!  

Jeff Howe and Rod Babers discuss the difficulty Arch Manning will face in his first real road test, Texas' road winning streak on the line and more!  

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton, and CJ Vogel unveil their top 5 NFL prospects set to shine when the Texas Longhorns clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes! This highly anticipated matchup promises to be a thrilling experience for fans of college football, as both teams bring their best players to the field. We want to hear your thoughts and opinions on this exciting topic! Do you agree with their rankings of the top prospects? Which players do you think will make the biggest impact in the game? Join the conversation in the comments section below!  

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down the latest and BIGGEST storylines heading into the HUGE Texas vs Ohio State matchup!  

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down the Texas Longhorns matchup against Texas A&M, try to fix the Aggie program and more!  

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down what Steve Sarkisian's play-calling masterpiece is, reverses and more!  

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel discuss what we want to hear from tomorrow's scrimmage, which players need to step up and more!  

Jeff Howe, Bobby Burton and CJ Vogel break down the big play disparity between Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning, update us on who is winning the backup battle, KJ Lacey turning heads and more!  

Jeff Howe and Gerry Hamilton break down the status of the tight end room, why tight end could be the room with the most exciting future and more!  

Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel discuss Kavian Bryant, the frontrunner for QB in the 2027 class, another BIG TIME target in the secondary (Jeff already has a mancrush) and more on this week's Recruiting Breakdown!  

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel react to the first AP Poll of the 2025 season, Texas being ranked number 1, a LOADED week 1 slate and more!  

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel discuss players who impressed and are trending up following the Texas Longhorns first scrimmage of fall camp!  

Jeff Howe and Gerry Hamilton break down what we're hearing following the Texas Longhorns Saturday scrimmage including injuries, the front seven shining, CJ Baxter running without a brace and more!  

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down why the Texas Longhorns could see MORE turnover success in 2025, even after losing Andrew Mukuba and Jahdae Barron, with a new style and Duane Akina's influence!

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel react to the Texas Longhorns football media availability and take your questions! What is the most interesting thing you heard from Tre Wisner, Malik Muhammad, DJ Cambell and Liona Lefau?  

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down how and why the defense is ahead of the offense following the first week of fall camp, why you should not be concerned and more!  

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down everything they've seen and heard from theEDGE room, if this is group is the MOST TALENTED on the 2025 roster and more!  

Jeff Howe and Rod Babers react to Andre Cojoe's season ending injury, how it will impact the Texas offensive line and the Longhorns being ranked number one in the Coaches Poll!  

Jeff Howe, Bobby Burton and Gerry Hamilton break down everything they've seen and heard from the defensive line room, how BIG TIME freshmen Justus Terry & Lance Jackson are progressing and more!  

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down the Texas Longhorns matchup against Georgia, traveling to Athens and more!  

Rod Babers and Jeff Howe break down the most obvious position battles in fall camp after the first few days of practice!