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Jeff Howe, Bobby Burton, Coach Bob Shipley and Coach Bryan Erwin preview the Red River Rivalry and explain why records, rankings and expectations mean nothing inside the Cotton Bowl. The coaches reveal how momentum can transform this matchup and why winning the turnover battle is the biggest key to preventing Oklahoma from pulling off the upset. The panel also identifies what Texas must improve following the bye week, including its struggling running game, pass protection and Arch Manning’s consistency against the blitz. Plus, they explain why the returns of Hollywood Smothers and Nick Townsend could be critical—and why penalties, poor communication and another disastrous special-teams performance could put the Longhorns in danger. Thank you to our sponsor:
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Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel reveal that running back Hollywood Smothers and tight end Nick Townsend returned to practice during the bye week, providing a major boost before Texas faces Oklahoma. The Longhorns will need both players against a physical Sooners front as Steve Sarkisian searches for the consistency and explosive plays that have been missing from the running game. The guys also explain why getting the ball out quicker became a major focus for Arch Manning during the bye week—and how freshman playmaker Jermaine Bishop could benefit from an expanded role. Plus, Texas’ special teams received a stern message after a disastrous performance at Tennessee as the Longhorns prepare to begin eight consecutive SEC games without another break.
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The Sideline Debate crew identifies the biggest concerns facing Texas as the Longhorns begin eight consecutive SEC games. The offense still lacks a consistent identity, the rushing attack has gone 108 straight carries without gaining 20 yards and a loaded passing game continues to underachieve. Can Arch Manning, the interior offensive line and an injury-plagued running back room find answers before Oklahoma? The panel also examines Texas’ alarming penalty problem after the Longhorns surrendered more than 200 penalty yards over their last two games. Will Muschamp’s elite defense has carried the team through its uneven start but it cannot overcome offensive inconsistency, poor field position and self-inflicted mistakes every week.
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Jeff Howe, Rod Babers, Marcus Myers, CJ Vogel, Hank South and Jordan Scruggs debate whether Colin Simmons is already the greatest defensive player in Texas football history. After a historic 5.5-sack performance against Tennessee, Simmons now has 28.5 career sacks in only 31 games—production that places him alongside Longhorn legends such as Derrick Johnson, Casey Hampton, Brian Orakpo, Tommy Nobis and Earl Thomas. The panel examines Simmons’ unmatched first-step explosion, natural bend and ability to dominate despite every opponent building its protection plan around him. With a potential 15-sack season putting him on pace to become Texas’ second-leading career sack artist in just three years, has Simmons already reached the Longhorns’ defensive Mount Rushmore—or does he still have work to do? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bobby Burton and Rod Babers evaluate whether Texas’ dominant defense is already capable of carrying the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff and a national championship. Will Muschamp’s unit has produced a signature performance every week, from shutting down Ohio State and Texas State to holding UTSA without a touchdown and recording 10 sacks at Tennessee. But without more help from the offense, could the defense eventually break against the SEC’s most explosive teams? The guys also preview a loaded bye-week slate featuring Alabama–Mississippi State, Florida–Missouri, Tennessee–Auburn and Texas A&M–Arkansas. Plus, they examine three massive national point spreads involving Ohio State at Iowa, Notre Dame at North Carolina and Miami at Clemson—and debate whether the oddsmakers are disrespecting some of college football’s proudest programs.
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Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down four plays that reveal how Texas can protect Arch Manning and punish defenses for blitzing. From quick throws to Jermaine Bishop and Derrek Cooper to a one-on-one shot for Cam Coleman and Emmett Mosley’s motion creating space for Ryan Wingo, the Longhorns already possess answers capable of keeping the offense ahead of the chains. The urgency is growing with Brent Venables and Oklahoma approaching. Manning’s pressure-to-sack rate has climbed from 13.3 percent last season to 23.3 percent in 2026—and reached a troubling 43 percent against Tennessee. Can Steve Sarkisian build more hot routes and quick decisions into the offense before the Sooners unleash another wave of pressure?
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