THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns

Can Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns bounce back after the loss to Oklahoma? Quan Cosby joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to answer that question and break down what the Longhorns need to fix before Texas vs Florida.

Plus, Quan dives into his Texas playing career, whether fielding a punt or facing a 100 MPH fastball is more nerve-racking and the importance of blocking out the noise after a loss.

Mack, Vince and Bob also dive into their main takeaways from Texas vs Oklahoma and how Arch Manning can rebound after his two-interception day.

Mack and Bob close the show by previewing Texas vs Florida. What are the keys to shutting down Jadan Baugh and the Florida rushing attack?Can Texas exploit a vulnerable Florida secondary? Find out on THE STAMPEDE!

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Chapters

(00:00) Takeaways From the Oklahoma Loss

(05:22) Can Sark & Arch Jump-Start the Offense?

(10:19) RB by Committee or One Lead Back?

(17:38) Quan Cosby Joins the Show

(19:15) Cosby's Texas Career

(26:25) Rebounding After the OU Loss

(46:06) Blocking Out the Noise

(53:53) Cosby's Current Role at Texas

(1:01:34) Texas vs Florida Preview

(1:05:54) Can the Offense Get on Track vs Florida?

(1:12:02) Keys to Stopping Florida's Offense

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It's Texas-Oklahoma week and the Longhorns are looking for their third straight win over the Sooners! Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou break down the 2026 Texas vs Oklahoma matchup and revisit some of their favorite moments in the history of the Red River Rivalry.

They begin with Texas' 2005 victory over Oklahoma, which snapped a five-game losing streak in the series, before discussing which team is under more pressure to win this season's game.

Then the guys dive into what they've seen from Arch Manning and the Texas offense so far this season and why establishing the run will be crucial against the Sooners. Plus, they explain why you shouldn't panic about Cam Coleman's production just yet.

They close the show by debating whether the Texas defense can keep rolling against a struggling Oklahoma offense and sharing their keys to a Longhorns victory.

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Chapters

(00:00) The 2005 Win Over Oklahoma

(07:30) Handling the Emotions of the Rivalry

(12:23) Which Team Is Under More Pressure?

(23:10) Is the Offense Still Building Chemistry?

(30:05) Can Texas Run on Oklahoma?

(37:27) Getting Cam Coleman More Involved

(41:50) Texas & OU Reverse 2025 Roles

(48:02) Can Texas' Defense Keep Rolling?

(52:24) Keys to a Longhorns Victory

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Mack Brown and Bob Ballou break down the Texas Longhorns' road win over Tennessee and discuss what the Longhorns' must address during their bye week.

They dive into Colin Simmons' record-setting day, Texas' dominant defensive performance against Tennessee's high-powered offense and how the Longhorns can clean up their penalty issues.

They also discuss Texas' offensive struggles against the Volunteers, assess Arch Manning's performance and explain why the Longhorns must establish an offensive identity.

Plus, they react to challenging starts for both Oklahoma and Texas A&M and preview the Week 5 college football games they’re most excited to watch.

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Chapters

(00:00) Cedric Benson Honored

(02:19) Colin Simmons' Dominant Day

(05:01) Simmons' Penalty

(12:09) How Impressive Was Texas' Defense?

(14:51) Special Teams Miscues

(20:14) Cleaning Up the Penalties

(27:01) Evaluating the Offense

(31:45) Arch Manning's Performance

(34:06) Texas' Offensive Identity

(38:09) Bye Week Focus

(43:10) Oklahoma, Texas A&M Start 2-2

(47:29) What To Watch in Week 5

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College Football Hall of Famer Phillip Fulmer sits down with Mack Brown to preview Texas vs Tennessee in Knoxville. How does Arch Manning compare to Peyton Manning? Is Tennessee freshman QB Faizon Brandon ready for SEC competition? And what should Longhorns fans making the trip expect from Neyland Stadium on game day?

Mack, Vince Young and Bob Ballou also discuss Texas' choppy win over UTSA, the challenge of bringing maximum energy every week and the importance of winning without your A game.

Plus, they break down how Texas should defend Tennessee's high-powered offense, where the Longhorns have an advantage over the Volunteers and the keys to the game.

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Chapters

(00:00) Texas' Choppy Win Over UTSA

(09:25) Bringing the Juice Every Week

(17:02) Handling Outside Pressure

(23:49) Phillip Fulmer Joins the Show

(31:54) Game Day in Knoxville

(36:38) Coaching Peyton Manning

(40:29) Comparing Arch & Peyton Manning

(41:58) The Future of College Sports

(43:59) Evaluating Faizon Brandon

(44:46) Texas/Tennessee Predictions

(46:12) Mack, Vince & Bob Preview Texas/Tennessee

(48:13) Can Texas Shut Down the Tennessee Offense?

(53:55) Offensive Keys to the Game for Texas

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Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are back to break down Texas' thrilling comeback victory over Ohio State.

They discuss what changed for Arch Manning and the offense in the fourth quarter, the mindset needed to complete a comeback and why Steve Sarkisian deserves credit for keeping the Longhorns composed.

Plus, they dive into Texas' red zone success, Will Muschamp's defensive adjustments and how to handle being the No. 1 ranked team in the country.

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Chapters

(00:00) Texas Rallies To Beat Ohio State

(03:36) Fighting Through First-Half Adversity

(09:23) Arch's Fourth-Quarter Performance

(15:58) When Did You Start To Believe?

(17:29) Should OSU Have Let Texas Score?

(22:35) The Mindset of a Comeback

(28:08) Best Texas Comebacks

(30:30) Best Atmospheres at DKR

(32:20) Texas' Red Zone Success

(34:06) Muschamp's Defensive Adjustments

(40:56) Biggest Win at DKR Since __?

(44:23) Handling Being No. 1

(53:21) Building on the Ohio State Win

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Texas football legends Mack Brown, Vince Young and Colt McCoy join CBS Austin's Bob Ballou from the Athletes First Tailgate Tour for a special episode of THE STAMPEDE ahead of Saturday's Texas-Ohio State game.

The guys revisit some of the great Texas-Ohio State matchups of the past, break down Arch Manning's growth and discuss which offseason moves could get Texas over the hump.

Plus, they build a national championship lineup using only SEC players, examine the pressure on the Longhorns heading into this game and share the keys to a Texas victory.

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Three-time national champion Urban Meyer joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to preview Texas' showdown against Ohio State.

Meyer breaks down how the Longhorns should defend Jeremiah Smith, the group of Texas players that must step up on Saturday and what he took away from last year's meeting between the Longhorns and the Buckeyes.

He also shares what he looked for when evaluating quarterbacks, the keys to his coaching success and the difference between coaching at Ohio State and Florida.

Plus, Mack, Vince and Bob dive into Texas’ 59-7 rout of Texas State, Arch Manning’s performance against the Bobcats, the Longhorns’ run game and the lessons Texas can carry into its Week 2 matchup with Ohio State.

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Chapters

(00:00) Texas Routs Texas State

(02:37) Arch Manning's Performance

(07:39) Assessing Texas' Run Game

(10:01) What Can Texas Carry Into OSU?

(17:49) Do Past Texas-OSU Games Matter?

(24:02) Urban Meyer Joins the Show!

(28:49) The Keys to Meyer's Success

(30:29) Coaching at OSU vs. Florida

(32:38) Last Year's Texas-OSU Game

(34:21) Evaluating Quarterbacks

(36:26) Defending Jeremiah Smith

(38:28) Preparing for Marquee Matchups

(45:46) The Protect College Sports Act

(47:39) Can Texas Get Over the Hump?

(50:00) The Importance of Home Field Advantage

(54:28) Texas-OSU Prediction

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The Athletes First Tailgate Tour is returning to Austin! Join us on Friday, September 11th at Victory Lap (504 W. 24th Street, Austin, TX 78705) for the ultimate tailgate, featuring food, drinks, games and a live episode of THE STAMPEDE. For more information RSVP: https://tailgatetouraustin.rsvpify.com/

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Matthew McConaughey joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to talk expectations for Texas football in 2026, Rose Bowl memories and what motivates him today.

Matthew, Mack and Vince revisit some of their most memorable moments together, including Matthew's interaction with Vince ahead of the 2006 Rose Bowl and the practice Matthew attended in Mack's first year as Texas' head coach.

They also discuss how Matthew handles criticism, what drives him and his chemistry with Woody Harrelson.

To close the show, Matthew shares what excites him most about this year's Longhorns before taking on some rapid-fire questions.

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Chapters

(00:00) Matthew McConaughey Joins the Show!

(05:08) The Start of Mack's Relationship With McConaughey

(11:36) McConaughey's Relationship With UT Players

(25:44) McConaughey at the Rose Bowl

(31:03) McConaughey's Chemistry With Harrelson

(37:26) McConaughey on Mack

(45:32) Handling Criticism Like McConaughey

(49:45) Expectations for the 2026 Longhorns

(01:01:42) What Drives McConaughey Today?

(01:06:02) Speed Round

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"Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young" is available on Netflix now and Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are taking you inside the making of the documentary. Vince reveals why it was important for him to tell his story his way, his reaction to seeing the film for the first time and more!

Plus, the guys dive into the latest from Longhorns camp, including the dismissal of Ty'Anthony Smith, Arch Manning's play and how coaches challenge players during camp.

They wrap up the show by discussing Mack's trip to Birmingham to receive the Nick Saban Legacy Award, Texas' Week 1 matchup with Texas State and the SEC and Big Ten taking a stand against professional players returning to college football.

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Chapters

(00:00) Vince's Documentary Premieres

(05:31) The Emotions of Making the Documentary

(10:03) What Did the Documentary Miss?

(20:19) Texas's Top Priorities as Camp Closes

(31:42) Ty'Anthony Smith's Dismissal

(38:20) Mack Receives Nick Saban Legacy Award

(43:22) Texas vs. Texas State Preview

(51:37) SEC, B1G Take a Stand

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Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins Mack Brown and Bob Ballou for a wide-ranging conversation covering Texas-Ohio State, Arch Manning’s growth, singing alongside Rascal Flatts and more!

They dive into the unforgettable 2005 showdown between the Longhorns and Buckeyes, the changing college football landscape, the future of the sport and the College Football Playoff format. They also look back on a memorable coaches trip to Iraq to visit U.S. troops.

Then, Mack and Bob discuss the tragic passing of Lake Travis football player Odin Hensley.

They wrap up the show by diving into Trevor Goosby’s injury, Melvin Siani’s emergence and the preseason AP Poll.

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Chapters

(00:00) Jim Tressel Joins the Show

(04:27) The '05 Texas-OSU Game

(07:17) Keeping Big Non-Conference Games

(10:00) Tressel on the Playoff

(13:10) The Coaches Trip to Iraq

(18:35) Life in Coaching vs. Politics

(25:12) The Future of College Sports

(28:30) What To Expect From Ohio State

(34:55) Remembering Odin Hensley

(41:07) Trevor Goosby's Injury

(46:26) AP Poll Released

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