On Texas Football

Bobby Burton, Rod Babers, and Jerry Hamilton take a big-picture look at the current state of the Texas football program heading into the 2026 season. The crew evaluates the Longhorns’ roster, coaching staff, and overall program alignment, with Bobby calling this the most talented Texas roster in nearly 20 years and the group discussing why stars like Arch Manning, Colin Simmons, Cam Coleman, and Trevor Goosby give Texas elite talent at premium positions.

The conversation also dives into Steve Sarkisian’s program-building approach, the impact of adding Will Muschamp and Jabar Jaluke to the staff, and why Texas appears built for life in the SEC. From high school recruiting and portal success to NIL, retention, facilities, donor support, and game-day environment, the guys explain why the “BBs are back in the box” and why Texas has everything it needs to chase a national championship.

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Is the Texas offensive line a massive liability for the upcoming season? We evaluate the current unit and blocking scheme.

 

Many fans are asking why resources aren't prioritized differently across the roster, specifically regarding the trenches. This breakdown separates the projected starters by their specific strengths, contrasting pass-blocking efficacy against run-blocking consistency. We address the narrative that the Texas offensive line is a blindspot. This Texas offensive line analysis clarifies what that really means for game-day performance.

 

A central question involves Laurence Seymore and his role in the rotation. Because there is almost no available tape of him in a Texas uniform, his actual impact remains a mystery. We assess what development markers to watch for and how his integration could change the outlook for the entire Texas football group this year.

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Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down why Texas’ early-season showdown with Ohio State could define the entire 2026 season for Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Longhorns. The guys discuss SEC win totals, why Texas’ over/under sits at 9.5 wins, how much pressure is on Sark to beat one of college football’s elite coaches, and why a win over Ohio State could launch Texas toward a 10- or 11-win regular season.

The conversation also dives into Arch Manning’s growth from a shaky first half of last season to one of the SEC’s best quarterbacks down the stretch, what Texas should expect from Texas State in Week 1, and why Will Muschamp’s defense will be tested early. Plus, Jeff and CJ debate the offensive line’s physicality, whether Texas has the right pieces up front, the importance of building a reliable run game, and what Tom Herman’s move to Florida State says about his coaching career arc.

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Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton, Hank South, and Jordan Scruggs break down the latest Texas recruiting intel, starting with the two biggest remaining targets on the 2027 football board: five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales and elite running back Landen Williams-Callis. The crew discusses Sales’ upcoming decision between Texas and Indiana, why the Hoosiers have made this recruitment a priority, and how Texas has remained heavily involved down the stretch. The conversation also dives into why Texas is trending strongly for Landon Williams-Callis after a major official visit, how Jabbar Juluke and Steve Sarkisian have helped push the Longhorns into prime position, and what his addition would mean alongside Noah Roberts. Plus, the guys shift to basketball recruiting after Marcus Spears Jr.’s arrival at Texas, the impact that could have on elite 2027 guard Beckham Black, and why the Ohio State weekend could be one of the biggest recruiting events of the season.

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