The 2026 American Conference previews roll on, as Matt and Carter welcome on Friend of the Roost Pod (formal title) Jared Kalmus of the Alamo Audible for his record-breaking sixth guest spot. Longtime listeners will know that means it's time to talk Roadrunners! What are the vibes with Jeff Traylor and UTSA these days? Can Owen McCown summon the spirit of Frank Harris and finally lead the team to greater success in the American?

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Each summer, we preview the teams on the Texas Longhorns' schedule, starting with Week 12 and working backward toward the start of the season.

We start with the Texas A&M Aggies, who are coming off a historic season and a trip to the College Football Playoff, the most successful season in modern history for the team. They return a ton of high-level skill talent but are rebuilding on the offensive line, hoping to be buoyed by a stout, experienced defensive unit.

What are the expectations for the Aggies in Year 3 under Mike Elko with a new offensive coordinator and an experienced quarterback? And what A&M tradition would Jay sacrifice for a National Championship?

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down the Brendan Sorsby saga for the final time - from all angles.

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For the third time in a row and the fifth time in six years, the Texas Longhorns can officially say they have the best athletic department in the country. Texas's performance in the Track and Field Championships, while underwhelming, along with the baseball team's trip to Omaha, were enough to officially bring the trophy back to Austin.

We also dive in on the Longhorns' performance in the opening weekend of the Men's College World Series, the two newest members of the 2027 Football Recruiting Class, and officially close the book on our commentary on the Brennen Sorsby saga.

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The Summer Conference Previews roll on! Matt and Carter are joined on this week's Roost Podcast by JD Davis of the North Texas Eagle. Everyone agrees that, in the wake of losing Eric Morris, Drew Mestemaker, and—*checks notes*—literally everyone else on the team and coaching staff to Oklahoma State, the Mean Green pivoted well by landing Neal Brown to lead the program. What is the former Troy and WVU head coach working with in his first year in Denton? That and more!

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The Texas Longhorns' softball may have battled back from the loser's bracket to reach the final's series, but they didn't need an extra game to top Texas Tech to hoist the National Championship trophy.

Teagan Kavan was her usual Oklahoma City self, becoming the first player to earn WCWS Most Outstanding Player for a second time for her efforts from the circle, while the Longhorns' offense kept things easy for her.

On the other diamond, the Texas men advanced to Omaha for the 39th time, after taking care of business against Oregon. The first game was an offensive explosion for Texas, but the pitching set the pace and ensured the Longhorns took the trip to the MCWS.

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Somehow it's that time of year again, so Matt and Carter are spinning up for our yearly AAC--er, AC? uh--our yearly previews of Rice's conference opponents here on the Roost Podcast! Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours is first up, giving us the lowdown on the ECU Pirates. Can Blake Harrell build on two years of unexpected success to break through as a conference contender this year? That and more!

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven

(INTRO – 9:00) Texas Tech unveiled as the cover of the 2026 Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine. Craven goes in depth on his process writing the story and how the Brendan Sorsby news affected the cover.

(9:00 – 34:50) Should Texas Tech just walk away from the Brendan Sorsby battle?

(34:50 – END) Steve Sarkisian's offseason complaint tour

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The Texas Longhorns had a successful weekend on the diamond, with the baseball team advancing to the Super Regional, while the softball team overcame the loser's bracket to make the WCWS Final.

The Longhorns didnt drop a single game in the regionals, cruising through the first two, but needing to gut the finale out against UCSB.

In OKC, the softball team lost the opening game of the WCWS, but managed to win a doubleheader on Monday to take their spot in the final series.

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down the biggest question they still have about every Texas G6 team.

(INTRO – 8:00) Can Will Windham fix Texas State's defense?

(8:00 – 15:55) Can UTSA fix the road woes?

(15:55 – 21:15) Who wins UNT's QB battle?

(21:15 – 24:40) Can Rice's defense create more turnovers?

(24:40 – 28:10) Who steps up as Sam Houston's top WR?

(28:10 – END) Is QB EJ Colson what the Miners were missing?

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