Pretend We're Football gives a letter grade to a few different choice categories for the Texas team in their first half of the season before they turn around and look conference play square in the face and tell Longhorn fans just what to expect going forward. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster Longhorns fans!

4th and 5 takes a deep dive into tomorrow's Alamo Bowl matchup vs Utah. What is Texas facing in the Utah Utes and what should the gameplan against them look like?

However, before they get to the Alamo Bowl, they break down Mike Yurcich's journey to Texas, what he brings to the offense, and who he should bring along as assistant coaches.

Josh and Noah discuss Tom Herman's first replacement hire for the Texas football staff in former Rutgers head coach and national championship-winning coordinator Chris Ash as the new DC for the Longhorns. They also talk National Signing Day and which members of the 2020 recruiting class they're most excited about in the years ahead. Finally, they make their predictions for the Alamo Bowl.

Pretend We're Football answers the biggest Texas basketball question this season: why has Smart and Yaklich's defense been so inconsistent and are we in Big 12 Purgatory?

Those topics and a breakdown of the comeback over CMU and a preview of Providence.

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4th and 5 gives you the rundown on what to expect out Texas' new defensive coordinator Chris Ash, what the miss on Graham Harrell means, and who's next.

Afterward, the do a thorough breakdown of what to expect on National Signing Day and what Longhorn fans are getting out of every single signee.

Pretend We're Football breaks down Texas' win over the school out East. Are they happy with the performance, and why is Texas so damn dependent on the three-ball?

Then they preview the CMU game this weekend, and ask "How would other Shaka Smart teams do vs a schedule this easy?"

Josh and Tux discuss the Texas Tech game and the firing or demotion of four coaches in the wake of a 2019 season that didn't live up to fan expectations. But most importantly, they lament the fact that Josh's nemesis, Derek Warehime, remains on staff in Austin.

4th and 5 takes a look at what the Alamo Bowl means for the Longhorns in recruiting and in the context of the season. What are their first impressions of the Utes and how do they compare to Texas.

Then they give their thoughts on what is going on with the coaching search and what fans should expect.

The Pretend We're Basketball boys tell you whether or not you should be worried about the McNeese State performance or happy about Texas being 7-1 right now. Then they break down what Texas will be facing when they enter the Lone Star Showdown vs Texas A&M tomorrow.

4th and 5 breaks down the massive changes Herman has set in motion with the firings/demotions of key members of his staff. What happened behind the scenes to force Herman's hand into making these decisions and who are the potential replacements in line.

Then Zach Barnett joins the show to dish out some scoops to give you the national perspective on what is going on at Texas.