Matt & Ross In The Morning

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest hosts Chris Gordy and Adam Clanton react to Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud being named AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month. Ross and producer Connor McGovern review today's top sports headlines, Ross speculates over who could be the next Houston Cougars football head coach and what the college football playoff picture will look like, Dr. Roto joins the show to cure your fantasy football ailments, I Just Don't Get It and more.

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest host Dan Mathews comment on how the Houston Texans have exceeded expectations for this season, but now they have bigger goals in making the playoffs and playing competitive football in the later half of the season. Ross and Dan also get into the college football rankings and what the playoffs will look like. Will the Texas Longhorns be shut out? Does Alabama get in if they beat Georgia in the SEC Championship? Bobby Petrino rejoins the Arkansas Razorbacks as an offensive coordinator, Shut Ur Bum Ass Up and what is the easiest sport to officiate?

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show preview the Houston Rockets matchup against the Dallas Mavericks tonight. The Rockets would automatically advance to the knockout round of the in-season tournament with a win, but if they lose, they're eliminated. Matt and Ross also discuss the college football head coach carousel, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and CBS Sports' Ian Eagle join the show, Gut Feelings and more.

National sportscaster Ian Eagle joins The Matt Thomas Show to preview his call of the Houston Texans against the Denver Broncos this Sunday on CBS. The Broncos, who are on a five-game win streak, are coming to NRG Stadium in a matchup with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and rookie C.J. Stroud. The Broncos have turned their season around and continued to "find a way to win" every since their week six loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, Eagle said. Eagle also reflects on being named the new voice of the March Madness Final Four tournament. "It's an incredible achievement" and "I recognize the responsibility that comes with it," Eagle said.

Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka joins The Matt Thomas Show to talk about the team's struggles on the road ahead of tonight's in-season tournament matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. However, at home, the Rockets have found success, earning two wins against the defending champ Denver Nuggets. Shooting guard Jalen Green, who has a combined 59 points in his last two games, is showing signs of growth as the season progresses. "Aggressiveness doesn't mean just shooting the ball. It's making the right play, getting to the paint and creating for others," Udoka said. Udoka also commented on power forward Jabari Smith Jr.'s improvements from last year, saying "I don't think his percentage [last season] was indicative of how good of a shooter he is, and he's showing that this year." Udoka concludes by saying tonight's matchup against the Mavericks will be another tough game. Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving are "two of the toughest one-on-one guards in the league," Udoka said.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show breakdown the coaching decisions and referee calls that contributed to the Houston Texans' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Were all the defensive holding and pass interference calls valid? Was Tank Dell in bounds? Matt and Ross also discuss the Houston Rockets dominate win over the Denver Nuggets in an in-season tournament game, as well as the firing of University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen and the hiring of Mike Elko as Texas A&M football's new head coach, the possibility of the Astros re-signing Alex Bregman and the college football playoff picture.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show discuss the Houston Rockets looking for a win against the Memphis Grizzlies after they lost 3 straight on the road in California. Matt and Ross also talk about the Texans' week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and how their week 13 game against the Broncos was moved up to a noon kickoff. Does the NFL want more eyes on quarterback C.J. Stroud? Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, UH football head coach Dana Holgorsen and fantasy football expert Dr. Roto join the show, Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ross's Rotten Five and more.

The University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen joins The Matt Thomas Show to express his disappointment that the Cougars will not make a bowl game this season. However, Holgorsen is confident that the Cougars will eventually find success in the Big 12. "We have a plan. It's not going to happen overnight," Holgorsen said. As the Cougars play their last game of the season Saturday against the UCF Knights, Holgorsen is already thinking about next season. "We got an awful lot of work over the next eight weeks to get us into position to be better next year," Holgorsen said.

Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka joins The Matt Thomas Show to talk about the team's last three matchups in California that all resulted in close losses. The Rockets "played well enough to win," but didn't finish, Udoka said. The Rockets look to get back on track tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. With small foward Dillon Brooks facing off against his old team, Udoka said he told Brooks to "just play basketball." "I don't see him coming out over-hyped," Udoka said. "He sees the big picture." Finally, Udoka comments on power forward Tari Eason returning to 100% after injury, saying "he's almost there," and he talks about what's on his Thanksgiving plate.

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest hosts Stan Norfleet and Adam Wexler discuss the Texans' chances of making the playoffs and the current state of the AFC. They also breakdown former NFL quarterback and 7x Super Bowl champion Tom Brady's comments on the changes he's seen in the NFL, more specifically, the league's attempt to make the game safer. With the University of Houston Cougars' struggles in their first year in the Big 12, what does the future look like for head football coach Dana Holgorsen? Is there a front-runner in the search for former A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher's replacement? Ross recaps Monday Night Football, comments on Indianapolis Colts waiving linebacker Shaquille Leonard, gives his Gut Feelings and more.