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Steve Sarkisian Recaps the Red River Victory

October 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Hear Steve Sarkisian's weekly Monday news conference live on Mondays at 11:30 AM on AM 1300 The Zone!

This week, Sark details the growth of Arch Manning, improvement for the offense on early downs, and what challenges Kentucky will present on the road next week.
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Will Matthews x Michael Taaffe: Texas Takes Red River

October 13, 2025 • 3 mins
Will Matthews visited with Texas DB Michael Taaffe following the Longhorns' Red River Rivalry win!
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Steve Sarkisian Previews Florida Matchup, Comments on SEC and High Expectations for Young QBs

September 29, 2025 • 27 mins
At his weekly Monday news conference, Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian offers insight into the team's preparation for their SEC opener at Florida among other topics.
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Will Matthews x Ryan Wingo: Road to The Swamp

September 29, 2025 • 3 mins
Texas Longhorns wideout Ryan Wingo joins Will Matthews to talk about life after the bye week and heading into SEC play. He shares his excitement for hitting the road, what it means to play in hostile atmospheres like The Swamp, and the game-day rituals that keep him locked in. Ryan also opens up about his “why”—the deep connection to his family, honoring his grandma, and the motivation that drives him on and off the field.
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Will Matthews and Hero Kanu: From Germany to Columbus to Austin

September 15, 2025 • 3 mins
Will Matthews visits with Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Hero Kanu to discuss his journey from Germany to Austin. They discuss Hero's upbringing in Europe to playing high school football against current Texas teammates in California. Plus, how Hero ended up at Ohio State before transferring to Texas.
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Will Matthews and Trevor Goosby: Music, Legos, and Fashion

September 15, 2025 • 3 mins
Will Matthews sits down with Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby to discuss three of his favorite hobbies outside of the football field: music, fashion, and legos. Will and Trevor talk about how each of these has a positive impact on his life and how it co-exists with football. 
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Will Matthews and Liona Lefau: Family, Football, and the Forty Acres

September 15, 2025 • 3 mins
Will Matthews sits down with Texas Longhorns linebacker Liona Lefau to talk about his journey from Hawaii to Austin, his family's support (even from across the Pacific Ocean), and football career.
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Will Matthews and Parker Livingstone: Offensive Growth, Locker Room Energy, and Preparing for UTEP

September 8, 2025 • 2 mins
Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone joins Will Matthews to reflect on the first two games of the season and what’s next as the Longhorns prepare for Week 3. Parker talks about the offensive jump from Week 1 to Week 2, the importance of consistency in both the passing game and run blocking, and how the team is focused on stacking improvements every week. He also opens up about the locker room vibe after the Ohio State loss, why t...
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Will Matthews and Ethan Burke: Leadership, Family, and Raising the Standard on Texas’ Defensive Line

September 8, 2025 • 2 mins
Will Matthews sits down with Ethan Burke to talk about what it means to play in front of family, the atmosphere inside DKR, and the responsibility that comes with setting the standard for the defense. He opens up about the importance of effort and physicality, keeping younger players locked in for all four quarters, and how the unit can take the next step by turning solid execution into big plays. With two more home games before SE...
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Will Matthews and Mason Shipley: Chasing Perfection, Building Habits, and Embracing the Longhorn Atmosphere

September 8, 2025 • 3 mins
Longhorn Nation, meet Mason Shipley. Will Matthews sits down with Texas kicker Mason Shipley to talk about his journey from Texas State to the Forty Acres, what it felt like to step onto the field at Ohio State and inside DKR, and how he’s embracing the Longhorn community. Mason shares how he chases perfection, why daily habits matter as much as game-day execution, and what fans can expect from special teams heading into Week 3. Fr...
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Steve Sarkisian addresses Arch Manning's "grimaces", penalties, and room for improvement after win over San Jose State

September 8, 2025 • 37 mins
Coach Sark recaps Texas football’s latest win, breaking down explosive plays on offense, key defensive turnovers, and standout performances from Arch Manning, Parker, and Cedric Baxter. He also addresses penalty struggles, the importance of mental intensity, and how the Longhorns are preparing for UTEP’s aggressive defense. Plus, Sark gives insight on developing young talent, the transfer portal window, and why explosive plays matt...
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Will Matthews and Colin Simmons: Patience, Leadership, and Breakout Sophomore Season

August 27, 2025 • 3 mins
Colin Simmons may only be a sophomore, but he’s already stepping into a leadership role on the Texas defense. In this episode, he talks about the growth he’s made off the field—improving his patience, communication, and maturity—and how those lessons translate into his game. From learning patience through his relationship with his younger brother to applying it in the film room and on the practice field, Colin shares how the “littl...
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Will Matthews and Michael Taaffe: Becoming the Defense's QB

August 27, 2025 • 3 mins
Stepping into the role of veteran leader isn’t easy—but it’s exactly where Texas standout Michael Taaffe now finds himself. In this conversation, Taaffe opens up about the shift from being the young player looking up to others, to being the voice teammates now turn to. He shares how confidence has grown inside the locker room, what it means to play from the front instead of as the underdog, and why leadership is about knowing the p...
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Will Matthews and CJ Baxter: The return of RB1

August 27, 2025 • 3 mins
After a season lost to injury, one of Texas’ most dynamic playmakers is back and ready to make his mark. In this episode, Will Matthews talks with CJ Baxter about the challenges of staying connected while sidelined, the lessons learned from watching the game from a different perspective, and the teammates who “held it down” for him along the way. He shares how coaches kept him engaged, the energy guys like Tre Wisner brought to the...
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Will Matthews and Malik Muhammad: A leader's rise into Year Three

August 27, 2025 • 2 mins
Will Matthews sits down with Longhorns cornerback Malik Muhammad, one of Texas’ defensive leaders, as he steps into a new role heading into his junior year. He reflects on the offseason grind, the lessons learned from last year’s shortcomings, and how consistency on and off the field has been the key to growth. From embracing leadership as “the defense belongs to him” to sharpening his game with more takeaways and improved tackling...
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Will Matthews visits with Tre Wisner ahead of the season-opener against Ohio State

August 27, 2025 • 5 mins
Longhorns Sideline Reporter Will Matthews sits down with Texas Longhorns running back Tre Wisner to talk about his offseason growth—both physically and mentally—as he prepares for the year ahead. He opens up about cleaning up his diet (farewell McDonald’s), leaning on family and faith, and what he calls “the process,” a mindset that goes beyond football and into building generational impact. Wisner reflects on lessons from last sea...
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Steve Sarkisian previews season opener against No. 2 Ohio State

August 26, 2025 • 28 mins
Coach Steve Sarkisian previews Texas’ massive season-opening showdown with Ohio State. Sark discusses the Longhorns’ long-standing partnership with Human and why cardiovascular health hits close to home, before diving into what makes this 1 vs. 2 matchup such a marquee moment for college football. From the depth of both rosters, to the challenge of opening on the road, to lessons from past Texas–Ohio State classics, Sark breaks dow...
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Longhorn Weekly with Texas Men's Basketball Coach Rodney Terry

March 8, 2024 • 45 mins
For the final time this season, it's Longhorn Weekly with Texas men's basketball coach Rodney Terry.
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Longhorn Weekly with Texas Men's Basketball Coach Rodney Terry

March 1, 2024 • 47 mins
Coach talks about the crazy game in Lubbock and what Texas fans can expect this Saturday when the Longhorns take on the Pokes at the Mood.
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Longhorn Weekly with Texas Men's Basketball Coach Rodney Terry

February 23, 2024 • 48 mins
Texas takes on a hot Kansas team this weekend
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