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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: DKR at night, the drone show, and the return of Midnight Yell to the Capitol steps. Then we get clinical. Why did Texas’ defense shift from September dominance to late-season misfires? Coach breaks down the pressure-versus-coverage trade, the cost of adding a fifth rusher, and how missed tackles are more about want-to than highlight hits. Tess counters with what’s fixable—communication, rotations, and gap fits—while calling out the one matchup that scares her most: A&M’s backs against soft boxes.

Quarterbacks and trenches take center stage. Reed’s dual-threat stress versus a plan to set hard edges and funnel help. Manning’s midseason leap—calmer eyes, smarter slides, and quick profit-taking when protections hold. We talk time of possession, field position, and why first-and-10 defense is the real down of the night. Sprinkle in playoff scenarios, bowl projections, and a rapid-fire prediction round, and you’ve got a roadmap for what to watch on every snap.

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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 three-score feat
• secondary concerns and how injuries shape confidence
• does a&m have more to lose than texas
• elko’s defense, third-down dominance, and sack rate
• offensive counters with tempo, misdirection, and quick game
• cfp scenarios, tiebreak logic, and seeding risks
• iconic hits, mental warfare, and war hymn mind games
• fan photo submissions and community pride
• state roundup with hs playoffs, tcu karaoke, cowboys rally
• gratitude segment on family, health, and perspective
• final predictions for a friday night upset

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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 Alexander’s influence and family ties
• Recruiting realities and the transfer portal
• Why SFA was the right fit
• Anderson’s culture shift and 7-on-7 bond
• Miami Riley’s impact on and off the field
• Confidence facing Barbers Hill and beyond
• A playful origin story: pacifier and 80-yard runs

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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 under pressure
• Receiver drops on key crossers and drive killers
• Penalties and procedural discipline biting field position
• Run-game commitment, sequencing, and scheme variety
• Secondary youth targeted opposite Manny Muhammad
• Arkansas preview and trap-game urgency
• A&M debate, identity talk, and Heisman chatter
• OU’s résumé, SEC pecking order, and CFP context
• Texas high school playoff shoutouts and gratitude

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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
• Ethan Burke’s technique and growth
• Controversial two-point review and replay transparency
• Bye-week timing and Georgia’s playoff stakes
• CFP scenarios, polls, and rivalry traps
• Honoring Scott Wilson’s life and impact
• Community stories: Super Cooper Foundation and giving back
• Shoutouts to high school programs and alumni support

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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 eye test in big moments
• Sark’s NFL rumors and media sourcing
• Arch in concussion protocol and Caldwell’s tailored game plan
• Vanderbilt scouting, Pavia’s Heisman case, CFP leverage
• A&M’s road statement and LSU fallout
• midseason firings and recruiting impact
• Texas HS spotlights: Drew Brees honor and Caleb Crenshaw
• quick World Series takes and travel quirks

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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 and 48 rushing yards allowed as the defensive fulcrum
• special teams return as momentum and three‑phase identity
• Arch’s rollouts and defined reads to blunt pressure and stunts
• receiver room depth now versus midseason readiness
• flush the win and prep for Kentucky’s physical defense
• OU’s brutal schedule ahead and QB health concerns
• evolving Golden Hat tradition and rivalry context
• Penn State’s midseason firing as donor‑era reality
• who’s best in Texas debate and Tech/A&M form
• big man packages, elite linemen, and matchup anecdotes
• power rankings, Indiana’s rise, and upset alerts
• State Fair rituals, fanbase ribbing, and sign‑offs

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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.

We revisit 2018’s marathon versus Kyler Murray, the double teams that turned into a Defensive Player of the Game honor, and the celebration that followed—hat on head, cigar in hand, heartbeat finally slowing. Nelly opens up about the leaders who changed the temperature of a room—Breckyn Hager’s spark, Trey Watson’s energy, and Sam Ehlinger’s steady, team-first backbone—and why chemistry beats volume when the lights are hottest. Then we pivot to UTSA, where Nelly serves as a graduate assistant under Jeff Traylor, detailing how a young, hungry roster learns to “slow the game down,” sync their reads, and make complementary football more than a slogan. He addresses Texas’ recent talent drain to the NFL, the truth about “no rebuild” expectations, and why this year’s showdown could be decided by defense and discipline more than fireworks.

You’ll hear why rivalry weeks force growth, how coaches translate chaos into clarity, and what it means to give players a balanced life—because football ends, but the habits don’t. If you love the Red River Rivalry, leadership under pressure, or a behind-the-scenes look at UTSA’s culture, this one delivers the texture and honesty you crave. Listen, share with a Longhorn or a Sooner, and drop your prediction—who takes the Hat, and why? If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, leave a quick review, and pass it to a friend who lives for Saturdays.

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