Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss who is currently the No.1 wide receiver for the Houston Texans. Is it Nico Collins, Tank Dell or do the Texans need to get a top wide receiver in free agency or the draft? It has been over a decade since EA Sports released its last college football game. Flash forward to today, EA Sports has finalized its name, image and likeness plan that will allow college football players to opt in to EA Sports College Football 25. The athletes will be compensated with $600 and a copy of the game if they choose to opt-in. Stan and Chris react to former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel commenting on his controversial past, preview the Rockets taking on the Pelicans in New Orleans and more.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the latest odds for current NFL free agents to land in Houston. Stan and Chris also analyze the 2024 draft class and discuss who the Texans need to add to the roster to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs. The Astros enter day three of full-squad workouts at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida and prepare for their first spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap Houston Cougars men's basketball defeating the Iowa State Cyclones 73-65 Monday at the Fertitta Center. Cougars move into first place in the Big 12 standings. The College Football Playoff Board of Managers confirmed Monday the 12-team playoff format which is set to debut during the 2024 season. The playoff bracket will include the five highest-ranked conference champions and seven at-large bids. With the Texans in the middle of their offseason, many names have risen out of the free agency market as the top candidate for signings, including running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley is expected to become a free agent this spring as the New York Giants are unlikely to use a franchise tag. Will Barkley be in a Texans uniform next season? As the Astros enter their second day of full-squad practice at spring training, Dan Mathews of The A-Team joins the show to give the latest updates from CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud leaving Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic with celebrity model Amber Rose. Stroud played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday in Indianapolis and then traveled back to Houston to watch Cougars men's basketball host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday at the Fertitta Center. Is Stroud doing too much in the offseason? If so, will it affect his preparation for next season? Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show joins live from CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida to give the latest updates from Astros spring training. Shortstop Jeremy Peña debuted a new batting stance. Will Peña be more efficient in the batter's box this upcoming season?

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reacts to Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earning the MVP at Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic on Thursday. Stroud will also play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday. Will Stroud's celebrity status affect his preparation for next season? Chris Gordy joins from the CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in Florida to give the latest updates on Astros spring training. During the show, news breaks that Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is being suspended two games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substances policy. The Raiders are expected to release Garoppolo before the start of next season. Former Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye joins in-studio to preview the upcoming season, and Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander discusses possible free agents and preparing for the 2024 Draft.

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to break down the Texans offseason priorities as the NFL Combine and 2024 Draft approach. Alexander starts with players in free agency, especially defensive linemen Jonathan Greenard and Sheldon Rankins. "I think the Texans are going to prioritize those players," but "there's no guarantee in free agency." The Texans have players that they could retain, but could also look outside the organization to sign free agents. "I don't think a guy like Saquon Barkley is realistic," but the Texans need to "surround C.J. Stroud with weapons." Stroud has been in commercials, guesting on talk shows and making appearances at events such as Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic, earning the MVP. Stroud will also play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, but Alexander says Stroud is "getting his money right now" and is not worried about his preparation for next season.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reflects on the shooting that took place at the Kansas City Chiefs parade and rally that left 22 people wounded and a woman dead, as well as the shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday. Pitchers and catchers for the Houston Astros reported to spring training Wednesday and Chris Gordy joins to give the latest update on Justin Verlander and J.P. France. Following the Super Bowl, many publications have updated their latest mock draft projections. Who will the Texans take with their first pick? The Rockets lost 121-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road Wednesday and Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, joins to recap the matchup.

Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing 121-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road Wednesday. Head coach Ime Udoka was visibly upset after the game and hinted at changes following the All-Star break. "You may be changing that starting lineup," Binkley said. "He's not just here for player development, he's here to win games." Despite the loss, Binkley highlights rookie Amen Thompson who earned a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds and also previews NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to Super Bowl LVIII being the most-watched program in television history. According to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, the Kansas City Chiefs overtime victory averaged 123.4 million viewers across television and streaming platforms. The Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks 105-103 Monday at the Toyota Center, and Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, joins to break down the controversial ending to the contest. Stan and Gordy review the NFL power rankings and MVP favorites ahead of the Texans' season, preview spring training as Astros players arrive in Florida and more.