The Matt Thomas Show

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Alex Bregman winning his first Gold Glove as the third baseman officially becomes a free agent. Will the Houston Astros be able to sign Bregman to a contract extension for next season? Matt and Ross also:

• preview the Rockets hosting the New York Knicks
• discuss Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury
• remember Trey Cabbage's moments as an Astro as the outfielder was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates
• talk with Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz about the upset over Kansas State
• play "To Tell the Truth" and more.

After inclement weather delayed the Big 12 matchup by nearly an hour, the Houston Cougars took the field in their "Black Out" uniforms for a game that would end in fans rushing the field of TDECU Stadium after upsetting the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats 24-19 on Saturday. "It was great to have the student body rush the field...just a great memory for all of us," head coach Willie Fritz said.Quarterback Zeon Chriss finished 11 of 11 in passing and rushed for 75 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. "He's feeling more comfortable in the offense," Fritz said. The defense held the Wildcats to 89 yards rushing and recorded two interceptions to snap Kansas State's four-game winning streak. This was Houston's first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. 19 SMU 44-37 on Oct. 30, 2021. The Cougars have a bye week before facing Arizona on Nov. 15. "It comes at a good time," Fritz said.

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," alongside Stan Norfleet of "Next Up" and Adam Clanton of "The A-Team," break down the New York Jets defeating the Houston Texans 21-13 on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. C.J. Stroud was sacked eight times and completed a career-worst 37% of his passes for 191 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Texans' third loss of the season. Ross, Stan and Adam discuss the disappointing playcalling from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, react to breaking news that left guard Kenyon Green is out with a dislocated left shoulder, recap the Rockets defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give a final preview of the New York Jets hosting the Houston Texans for Thursday Night Football. Matt and Ross also:

• talk with Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League about the Texans' Halloween matchup
• discuss the beginning of Alex Bregman's contract negotiations.
• talk with Eddie Nunez, the athletic director of the University of Houston
• preview the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Rockets
• have Dr. Roto cure their fantasy football blues
• break down the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five" and more.

Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview the Houston Texans taking on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium for Thursday Night Football. The Jets are coming off a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots and sit at 2-6 on the season. The Jets are underperforming due to a "lack of execution" week-to-week, Becht said. "It's not just Aaron [Rodgers]... guys have to take accountability." With a "decimated safety situation," the Texans' offense has a chance to succeed against the Jets defense. "Everything has to flow through Joe Mixon," and with Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs out, "Dalton Schultz becomes a big priority." For the Jets to keep their postseason hopes alive, "they have to have balance offensively."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the New York Yankees forcing Game 5 in the World Series with Tuesday's 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the first inning, two fans were ejected at Yankee Stadium after they tried to pry a foul ball from the glove of right fielder Mookie Betts. Matt and Ross also:

• talk with UFC's Derrick Lewis about his upcoming heavyweight matchup
• preview Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka
• recap the Cougars victory over the Utah Utes with head coach Willie Fritz
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Houston's own Derrick Lewis, who currently holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss his upcoming fight against Jhonata Diniz on November 2.

The Houston Cougars secured a win on Homecoming with a 43-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Utah Utes 17-14 on Saturday. Quarterback Zeon Chriss was 6 of 13 for 61 yards passing with two touchdowns and 45 yards rushing. The Cougars found success in the running game, rushing for 228 yards. "You never know what your path to victory is going to be," head coach Willie Fritz said. Fritz, who joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," discussed the win, which was his 250th head coaching victory, but was eager to switch the focus to the Cougars' next opponent, the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats. "We've moved on... we got another big one coming up."

The Houston Rockets have started the season 2-2 after Monday's 106-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Green scored 34 points, and the Rockets never trailed after losing to the Spurs 109-106 on Saturday. Head coach Ime Udoka joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the Rockets struggling with consistency early in the season. "So far after these four games, we've been up and down," Udoka said. The Rockets hope to go on a run early in the season with a softer schedule ahead, and the addition of Steven Adams will certainly strengthen the rotation. After missing the first three games of the season due to a left calf strain, Adams made his Rockets debut in Monday's win over the Spurs, recording six points and three rebounds in 14 minutes of play. "His IQ and communication have been invaluable" for the Rockets young core.