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Texas revives a classic rivalry at DKR with a charged game-day show and a composed second-half surge, then we wrestle with the playoff math no one agrees on. We weigh quality wins against bad losses, brand gravity against fairness, and where A&M goes from here.

• atmosphere at DKR and in-game production
• Texas’ late-season growth and O-line cohesion
• Arch’s leadership and key third-quarter drive...

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Two sleeps until Texas and Texas A&M collide in Austin, and the air already crackles like a kickoff under the lights. We bring Coach Ab back to the mic alongside Tess to unpack a rivalry that still divides families, dinner tables, and decades of football memory—then we zoom into what actually decides it: tackling, leverage, and composure when the stadium screams otherwise.

We start with the scene-setter: ...

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We relive the Texas–Texas A&M rivalry through player memories, scheme talk, and playoff stakes, as Austin hosts the first meeting in 15 years. Gratitude, community, and a few laughs frame a week where identity, toughness, and tactics collide.

• origins of the rivalry and why it still cuts deep
• thanksgiving travel, family moments, and sponsor shoutouts
• texas vs arkansas reactions and arch’s thr...

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A father, a son, and a city’s football legacy converge as Caleb Crenshaw becomes Austin ISD’s rushing king and commits to SFA. We trace the east side roots, the Anderson bond, and the brotherhood that turned a bold move into a record season.

• Caleb’s record-setting run and what it meant
• Shannon’s perspective on legacy and role models
• East side rivalries and Nelson Field memories
• Cedric Alex...

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Texas takes its lumps against Georgia and we sort through what’s real: penalties, drops, youth on defense, and a run-game identity that keeps disappearing. We lay out how to win out against Arkansas and A&M without ducking smoke or sugarcoating expectations.

• Georgia loss dissected and early optimism checked
• Rebuild vs reload after massive roster turnover
• Arch Manning’s growth and leadership ...

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A charged win reveals Texas’ ceiling and flaws, as Arch Manning steadies the offense, the defense hunts, and a murky two-point review fuels debate. We share why Georgia feels like a playoff game and honor superfan Scott Wilson’s unmatched legacy across Texas sports.

• Arch’s poise, confidence, and QB1 ownership
• Offensive line combination finally clicking
• Defensive surge with six sacks and TFLs

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A loud night in Starkville turned into a statement about conditioning, special teams, and poise as Texas clawed back late and held on. We unpack Arch’s concussion protocol, Caldwell’s opportunity, Vanderbilt’s rise behind Diego Pavia, and shifting power across the SEC.

• fourth-quarter surge powered by special teams and defense
• Ryan Nibblet’s field position value and creative usage
• analytics vs ey...

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Texas beats OU 23–6 and resets the season with defense, third‑down execution, and a special teams spark while we lay out what travels into a tough SEC stretch
We break down trench play, Arch’s pocket movement, receiver depth, and the mindset shift after Florida with an honest look at noise, NIL, and coaching volatility

• third‑down efficiency at 10/17 and low penalties as culture metrics
• five sacks ...

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The ground shakes before you even see the sky. That’s how Chris “Nelly” Nelson describes the Red River tunnel—eye to eye with your rival, breath tight, and the urge to start the game right there between the gates. We bring you into that moment, then trace the line from Golden Hat glory to the craft of coaching, as Nelly shares what Texas–OU taught him about pressure, leadership, and earning confidence the hard way.

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The Swamp was loud, unforgiving, and revealing. Florida shifted late, hit first, and dared Texas to solve problems on the fly—up front on both sides, in the run game, with pre-snap discipline, and in special teams detail. We dig into the tape and the truth: 15 rushing yards, six sacks on Arch, three missed chances to pin inside the five, and still a late shot to tie. That contradiction is the heartbeat of this episode...

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We map how Stephen F. Austin’s move into the UT System unlocks a sweeping master plan for academics, campus life, and athletics, and why alumni support now can lift both the fan experience and the value of every SFA degree. AD Michael McBroom lays out funding realities, design priorities, and the path to premier mid‑major status.

• SFA’s transition into the University of Texas System and why it matters
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Texas enters Gainesville with a season reset in mind and a plan to let Arch move, adapt, and strike against a top-10 Florida defense in the rain. Around the country, we weigh Aggie momentum, Alabama’s resurgence questions, rankings churn, upset traps, and why coaches must adapt to NIL-era realities.

• SEC opener framed as fresh start and mindset shift
• Florida’s elite defense, pressure looks, and wounded...

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Michael Center, former University of Texas tennis coach, shares his journey from being arrested as part of the nationwide college admissions scandal to writing his book "Breaking Serve" about his path to recovery.

• Center's coaching career began unexpectedly at 25 when offered the women's tennis coaching position at Kansas
• The University of Texas tennis program faced facility challe...

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I share my four-year journey with elevated PSA levels and prostate health monitoring. After seeing my PSA jump from 0.9 to 2.7 in two years, I embarked on a thorough medical investigation including multiple biopsies, MRIs, and ultimately successful treatment with Dutasteride.

• PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) should ideally stay between 0-4 in men
• Rising PSA levels warrant investigation even when within...

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Texas football faces a pivotal moment after their uninspiring 27-10 win over UTEP, with significant offensive struggles threatening their championship aspirations despite a dominant defense.

• Arch Manning takes full accountability for offensive struggles, acknowledging his performance "isn't good enough" and "won't win games in the SEC"
• Former Longhorns Mike Adams and Stev...

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The Longhorns secured a 38-7 home opener victory over San Jose State, but Coach Sarkisian expressed frustration with 12 penalties that marred an otherwise strong performance.

• The atmosphere at DKR was electric, featuring a B-1 bomber flyover and enthusiastic crowd despite brief rain
• Arch Manning showed improvement but was seen wincing after throws, which Sark colorfully dismissed when questioned
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The Texas Longhorns opened their season with a 14-7 loss at Ohio State, where Arch Manning faced significant challenges in his first true road start but showed promising signs of growth during the second half.

• Arch Manning's first major road start came in one of college football's most hostile environments
• Texas defense held Ohio State to just 203 total yards of offense and 77 rushing yards<...

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Game week has finally arrived as the top-ranked Texas Longhorns prepare to face Ohio State in a highly anticipated rematch of last year's College Football Playoff semifinal. Both teams enter with new quarterbacks and roster changes, setting the stage for an electric season opener in Columbus.

• Arch Manning brings a hunter's mentality to his first start, declaring "Target's not on our back...

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Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, shares the remarkable story of how the museum grew from a one-room office to America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and discusses plans for a new 30,000+ square foot facility.

• Negro Leagues history represents both the ugly reality of segregation and the triumphant spirit of Black baseball players who created their own leagues
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