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Longhorn Confidential
by Austin American-Statesman
An ongoing discussion featuring breaking news, interviews and updates about the Texas Longhorns by reporters at the Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas and Hookem.com.
Episodes
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SI columnist Pat Forde on why Notre Dame will win it all and how Texas will fare | On Second Thought
Sports Illustrated college football columnist Pat Forde joins the “On Second Thought” set to explain why he’s picking Notre Dame to win the national championship and where the Texas Longhorns figure in the playoff picture. He also examines the controversy surrounding LSU coach Lane Kiffin who...
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Arch Manning’s trash talk, a closed door for NFL cuts and a visit with GJ Kinne | On Second Thought
Texas-ex and current Texas State head coach GJ Kinne joins On Second Thought this week to talk about the Bobcats preparation for the season opener vs. the Longhorns. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Arch Manning’s maturation and major conferences saying no to players coming back to...
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ESPN’s Heather Dinich on why she has Texas at No. 1 | On Second Thought
ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich joins On Second Thought this week to discuss myriad topics, including why she believes the Texas Longhorns are the best team in the country entering the 2026 season. Dinich and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss possible expansion of the...
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Steve Sarkisian on the 2026 season | On Second Thought
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian joins Ced and Kirk to break down preparations for the 2026 season, the maturation of QB Arch Manning and some new additions to the lineup and coaching staff. • Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on statesman.com. • Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s...
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Buy of sell with the Texas baseball team
The Austin American-Statesman discusses whether it buys or sells the Texas baseball team's hot start and Ruger Riojas as a Friday starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Who gets your vote for Texas Softball MVP?
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What concerns do we have about the Texas women's basketball team?
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How much should Arch Manning play in the Citrus Bowl?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the Austin American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones debate how much Texas quarterback Arch Manning should play in Wednesday's Citrus Bowl and discuss which players could use this week in Orlando as a springboard into the 2026 football...
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Texas shakes things up with Pete Kwiatkowski's ouster, Will Muschamp's hire
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the Austin American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and David Eckert react to Thursday's seismic news that Texas has fired defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and replaced him with Will Muschamp. What does this mean for Texas and what does Muschamp...
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Why is Texas on the outside of the playoff picture?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the Austin American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones discuss if Texas should blame the Ohio State loss, the Florida loss or the Georgia loss for their likely exclusion from the College Football Playoff. The Statesman sportswriters also...
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Talking Texas A&M with the American-Statesman's Tony Catalina
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the Austin American-Statesman's Tony Catalina stops by to talk about the vibes in College Station ahead of Friday's Lone Star Showdown, the strides made this season by Marcel Reed, Collin Klein and the Mike Elko-led Aggies and what he's learned about the...
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Playoff, quarterback and turkey talk
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the Austin American-Statesman's Danny Davis, David Eckert and Thomas Jones discuss if a win over the Aggies will vault Texas into the playoffs and if Texas or Texas A&M will have the better quarterback on Friday. Plus, the Statesman crew selects their favorite...
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Talking Arkansas with the Southwest Times Record's Jackson Fuller
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times Record stops by to chat about Bobby Petrino's return to the Arkansas sideline, where Taylen Green ranks about SEC quarterbacks and the resuming rivalry between the Razorbacks and Longhorns. Learn more about your ad…
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What word would you use to describe the Texas football season?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden, Thomas Jones and David Eckert talk about who has underachieved on the Texas football team and the word we'd use to describe this season. And with Arkansas set to visit Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, we...
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Talking Georgia with DawgNation's Connor Riley
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, Connor Riley of DawgNation stops by to chat about Georgia's vibes and playoff path, Gunner Stockton's development and how the Bulldogs view Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What is one thing that Texas must do against Georgia and one thing it can't do?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden, Thomas Jones and David Eckert preview the gigantic game this weekend between Texas and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Does No. 11 Texas have to run the table in order to get into the College Football Playoff?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis, David Eckert and Cedric Golden react to the initial College Football Playoff rankings and discuss whether No. 11 Texas has to go 3-0 this month in order to secure a spot in the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Talking Vanderbilt with the Tennessean's Aria Gerson
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, Aria Gerson of the Tennessean stops by to chat about Vanderbilt's definition of success, Diego Pavia's Heisman Trophy chances and SEC baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Which No. 16 could Texas miss more against Vanderbilt?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis and David Eckert discuss whether Texas can beat Vanderbilt with Matthew Caldwell as its quarterback, if the Longhorns need Arch Manning or Michael Taaffe to return from their injuries sooner and Halloween candy. Learn more...
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Talking Mississippi State with the Commercial Dispatch's Colin Damms
Colin Damms of the Commercial Dispatch stops by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to chat about why Mississippi State has cooled off after a 4-0 start, what ex-UT receiver Brenen Thompson is providing the Bulldogs and the environment that Texas should expect on a Saturday in Starkville. Learn…
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Buy or sell: Texas should bench Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and David Eckert decide if they should buy or sell Michael Taaffe's words, the idea of benching Arch Manning and if Steve Sarkisian should keep calling offensive plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Talking Kentucky with the Louisville Courier-Journal's Ryan Black
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, Ryan Black of the Louisville Courier-Journal stops by to chat about why Kentucky's football team is 2-3 this season, the UK basketball team the Longhorns will play in January and covering the Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Talking Kentucky with the Lexington Herald-Leader's Jon Hale
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader stops by to chat about Kentucky's struggles on the football field this season, if Big Blue Nation is already starting to focus on basketball season and what Texas fans should do in Lexington ahead of Saturday night's…
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Red River Rivalry review and Kentucky preview
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman discusses what stood out in Texas' 23-6 win over Oklahoma, which freshmen need to step up in the regular season's second half and three things we've learned about Kentucky ahead of UT's first-ever trip to Lexington. Learn more about your...
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Talking Oklahoma with the Oklahoman's Colton Sulley
Oklahoman sportswriter Colton Sulley stops by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on Oklahoma's quarterbacks, the Sooners' improved defense and Red River Rivalry memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should Texas be favored over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, the American-Statesman discusses if Texas still has a path to the College Football Playoff, the line for the Red River Rivalry and what we're eating on the fairgrounds this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talking Florida with the Gainesville Sun's Andrew Abadie
This week, Gainesville Sun reporter Andrew Abadie stopped by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on the Florida Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What could be the Achilles' heel for Texas in SEC play?
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, American-Statesman reporters Danny Davis, Cedric Golden, Thomas Jones and David Eckert discuss the things that could trip Texas up in SEC play, intriguing games on UT's conference schedule and Florida fun facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Talking Sam Houston with Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Mike Craven returns to the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on Sam Houston's FBS transition, Bearkats to know and his Dave Campbell's Texas Football cover story on Steve Sarkisian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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All Arch, all the time
In the newest Longhorn Confidential, Statesman sportswriters discuss Arch Manning's struggles, boos from Texas fans and what we expect the QB1-related headlines to be after the Sam Houston game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talking UTEP with Carter Yates of Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Carter Yates, who writes for Dave Campbell's Texas Football, stops by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on UTEP's trajectory and recruiting strategy under Scotty Walden, Malachi Nelson's new home and a player to know on the Miners' defense. Learn more about your ad choices....
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For college football, what is the purpose of polls?
Texas is listed No. 7 in both the AP rankings and the US LMB Coaches Poll this week. Does it matter? The American-Statesman discusses that in addition to slow-starting Longhorns and UTEP fun facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talking San Jose State with The Mercury News' Aaron Johnson
Aaron Johnson, who cover San Jose State for the San Jose Mercury News, stops by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on what went wrong for SJSU in its season opener, how the offense replaced one of the nation's top receivers and if the Spartans believe they can record an upset...
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Which young players must step up this month?
The American-Statesman discusses what went wrong for Texas in Columbus, which young players we want to see more from over the next three weeks and fun facts about San Jose State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talking Ohio State with the Columbus Dispatch's Joey Kaufman
Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch stops by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on a remodeled Ohio State backfield, the defending champ's new coordinators and what it is like to cover the Buckeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talking Ohio State with Stephen Means of cleveland.com
Stephen Means of cleveland.com stops by the Longhorn Confidential podcast to share his insights on preseason rankings, new Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin and a name to know on the Ohio State's new-look defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What does a successful Saturday look like for Arch Manning?
The American-Statesman gets you ready for Texas' highly-anticipated season opener at Ohio State and explains what a successful Saturday would look like for new starting quarterback Arch Manning." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What advantages do Texas, Ohio State have in the Cotton Bowl?
American-Statesman reporters Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones preview the Cotton Bowl and pick a winner between Texas and Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Texas offense spoke up on Saturday. What did we hear?
American-Statesman reporters discuss what members of the Texas offense told the media on Saturday and Arizona State defensive players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Texas defense spoke up on Friday. What did we hear?
American-Statesman reporters discuss what members of the Texas defense told the media on Friday and Arizona State offensive players to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Texas or Clemson? Quinn Ewers or Cade Klubnik?
American-Statesman reporters discuss the quarterbacks and Westlake High products in the Texas-Clemson game. Plus, what other CFP game do we want to watch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Has Texas learned from its previous mistakes against Georgia?
American-Statesman reporters discuss how Texas has improved since it last played Georgia and how UT should use Arch Manning in the SEC title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Previewing the Texas-Texas A&M football game and Thanksgiving dinner
American-Statesman reporters discuss ways the Texas football team can both win and lose its first game against Texas A&M in 13 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can Texas win a national title with Quinn Ewers at quarterback?
American-Statesman reporters discuss Kentucky's scouting report, standout seniors and Texas' championship chances with Quinn Ewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Previewing the first College Football Playoff rankings release
The American-Statesman's Danny Davis, David Eckert and Cedric Golden discuss where Texas should fall in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What concerns you about Texas ahead of the Vanderbilt trip?
The American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones discuss what went wrong against Georgia and what must go right against Vanderbilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Texas-Georgia is the biggest game for the Longhorns since ________?
With No. 4 Georgia visiting No. 1 Texas this weekend, the American-Statesman discusses this game's historical importance and the star quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is the Red River Rivalry the best rivalry in college football?
As Texas prepares to meet Oklahoma in Dallas, the American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Thomas Jones and David Eckert discusses the Red River Rivalry's betting line and if this is college football's best rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What does Texas need to work on during the bye week?
The American-Statesman's Danny Davis, Cedric Golden and Thomas Jones discuss what Texas football players and fans should do during the bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is Texas the team to beat in the SEC?
The American-Statesman's Danny Davis, David Eckert and Cedric Golden discuss if Texas fans should be worried about Mississippi State and if Texas is the team to beat in the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An ongoing discussion featuring breaking news, interviews and updates about the Texas Longhorns by reporters at the Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas and Hookem.com.
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