On Texas Football

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel go live from the OTF house at SEC Media Days to break down one of the biggest questions facing Texas football in 2026: can the Longhorns become tougher and more physical when it matters most? The conversation centers on Will Muschamp’s impact, what Georgia players said about his intensity, and why Steve Sarkisian’s hires of Muschamp and Jabbar Juluke point directly to a renewed emphasis on physicality, discipline, and finishing in critical situations.

The guys also dive into Georgia’s standard under Kirby Smart, why Texas still has to prove it can win a “phone booth fight” against elite SEC opponents, and how the Longhorns’ running backs must change the tone under Juluke. Plus, Jeff and CJ discuss Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Arch Manning’s edge over rival quarterbacks, and whether Texas has the talent and toughness to finally get over the hump in the SEC and College Football Playoff race.

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Rusty Mansell joins On Texas Football for a raw, football-first conversation about where Texas really stands in the SEC after its battles with Georgia. From the outside looking in, the Longhorns have the talent, the roster, the quarterback buzz and the national spotlight — but Mansell makes clear that the next step is not about hype. It is about whether Texas can win the kind of ugly, physical, line-of-scrimmage games that Georgia has built its empire on.

This conversation cuts straight into the heart of the Texas-Georgia rivalry: is Texas ready to be a true SEC monster, or is there still a gap between looking the part and living it every Saturday? Mansell breaks down the difference between athleticism and physicality, between being dangerous and being proven, and between having bark and having bite. For Texas, the challenge is no longer getting noticed. The challenge is beating the standard.

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Kirby Smart’s SEC Media Days audio carries the weight of a coach trying to hold two truths at once: Georgia is still built for championship expectations, but real pain is sitting right beside the promise. The most emotional moment comes when Smart talks about Dante Dowdell’s accident, asking for prayers and protecting the family’s privacy while the Bulldogs wait for clarity. It turns a preseason football conversation into something heavier — a reminder that behind every roster update is a young man, a family, and a locker room trying to keep moving.

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Bobby Burton and Gerry Hamilton are live from Day 2 of SEC Media Days, breaking down the biggest storylines around Texas’ 2026 schedule and the conference race. The crew dives into Oklahoma’s confidence under Brent Venables, John Mateer’s need to cut down on hero-ball mistakes, why OU’s defense could be one of the best in the country, and how the Red River matchup is shaping up as one of the biggest Texas-Oklahoma games in years.

 

The show also covers Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy’s status, Tennessee’s quarterback battle ahead of Texas’ SEC opener in Knoxville, Kirby Smart’s confidence in Georgia, and which SEC coaches are under the most pressure entering the season. Plus, Bobby and Gerry discuss the College Football Playoff picture, why the nine-game SEC schedule could limit the league’s playoff spots, and where Texas stands among the top contenders heading into fall camp.

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Rod Babers, CJ Vogel, and Bob Shipley react to the latest from SEC Media Days, including Oklahoma’s surprising confidence in its offensive line and what that could mean for the Red River matchup. The crew discusses Brent Venables’ claim that the Sooners have nine offensive linemen they can win with, John Mateer’s role, Oklahoma’s need for a real run game, and why Texas fans took notice of the Sooners’ “just another game” comments about the rivalry.

The show also dives into major Texas storylines, including Steve Sarkisian’s need to fix the red zone offense, whether the Longhorns can become more physical up front, and how Will Muschamp could help change the tone of the team. Plus, Stevie Lee joins the conversation to talk line-of-scrimmage concerns, Cole Hutson’s potential return, Michael Terry’s development at running back, and why Texas’ championship hopes may come down to finishing drives and winning in the trenches.

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