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

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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.

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Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down the Transfer Portal Class for all Texas football teams.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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?

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