The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry

NFL Fantasy Football expert Michael Fabiano joins The Morning Kickoff for another edition of Fantasy with Fabs. Fabs breaks down the biggest Week 3 fantasy football storylines, identifies key sleepers, must-start players, and potential busts, while helping managers make the right lineup decisions ahead of a crucial weekend of NFL action.

The Longhorns are heading into one of their toughest environments of the season as Steve Sarkisian and Texas prepare for a showdown with Tennessee in Knoxville. On The Morning Kickoff, we discuss Sark's latest comments, what we've learned about this Texas team so far, Arch Manning's continued development, and why Trevor Goosby and the offensive line could be the difference on the road.

Cory Mose joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss what we've learned about the Longhorns through the first part of the season, how Arch Manning continues to develop under center, and what Texas must do to leave Knoxville with a win. He also shares his thoughts on the team's identity and handling the pressure that comes with being one of college football's top programs.

SEC Network analyst and Knoxville radio host Ron Slay joins the show to preview Texas vs. Tennessee. Slay discusses the Volunteers' mindset heading into the matchup, what makes playing in Knoxville so difficult, and the key matchups that could determine one of the biggest SEC games of the season.

The Texans are off to a disappointing 0-2 start, and the pressure is already building in Houston. Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss what's gone wrong through the first two weeks, the areas that must improve immediately, and how the team can get its season back on track before the hole gets any deeper. Vandermeer also breaks down the biggest concerns, reasons for optimism, and what Houston must do to right the ship heading into a critical stretch of the season.

Texas took care of business with a convincing win over UTSA, but Steve Sarkisian made it clear there's still plenty to improve before a massive showdown with Tennessee. We break down Arch Manning's performance, the Longhorns' dominant defense, concerns with the offensive line, special teams issues, and why Texas remains one of the most complete teams in the country. Plus, we preview the biggest SEC games of the weekend, discuss the risks of designed quarterback runs, recap another Cowboys victory powered by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, examine what's gone wrong for the Texans, and spotlight the latest NFL winners and losers. We also close out the show with a look at MLB's playoff race and celebrate the Texas Hall of Honor Class of 2026.

KVUE's Cory Mose joins the show to preview Texas' upcoming matchup against UTSA. Cory discusses what the Longhorns need to accomplish, key matchups to watch, how Arch Manning can continue to develop, and why staying focused on the Roadrunners is more important than listening to outside distractions.

Longhorn legend Rod Babers takes us inside the mindset of a championship-caliber football team. Rod reflects on Texas' historic comeback against Ohio State, explains why the Longhorns must establish the running game moving forward, and describes how Steve Sarkisian can put Arch Manning in "controlled chaos" situations that maximize his talent while keeping the offense efficient. Rod also shares insights from a player's perspective on leadership, locker room culture, and what it takes to stay focused when the spotlight is brightest.

Sean Fox of 97.7 Fox Sports joins The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry to discuss the buzz surrounding Lane Kiffin and his LSU program as they prepare for a massive matchup against Ole Miss.

On this episode of The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry, the Longhorns remain one of the biggest stories in college football, but Steve Sarkisian's message is simple: block out the noise and stay focused on the task at hand. Hardge and Mark discuss how Texas has handled adversity early in the season, the continued development of Arch Manning, key injury updates, and what the Longhorns need to accomplish as they prepare for UTSA. The guys also break down the culture Sark continues to build inside the program, the importance of leadership during challenging moments, and why Texas has remained resilient despite the outside distractions. Plus, a look at the lessons learned through the first few weeks of the season and how the Longhorns can continue building momentum heading into the heart of their schedule.