THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns

Mack Brown and Bob Ballou break down the Texas Longhorns' road win over Tennessee and discuss what the Longhorns' must address during their bye week. They dive into Colin Simmons' record-setting day, Texas' dominant defensive performance against Tennessee's high-powered offense and how the Longhorns can clean up their penalty issues. They also discuss Texas' offensive struggles against the Volunte...

College Football Hall of Famer Phillip Fulmer sits down with Mack Brown to preview Texas vs Tennessee in Knoxville. How does Arch Manning compare to Peyton Manning? Is Tennessee freshman QB Faizon Brandon ready for SEC competition? And what should Longhorns fans making the trip expect from Neyland Stadium on game day? Mack, Vince Young and Bob Ballou also discuss Texas' choppy win over UTSA, the c...

Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are back to break down Texas' thrilling comeback victory over Ohio State. They discuss what changed for Arch Manning and the offense in the fourth quarter, the mindset needed to complete a comeback and why Steve Sarkisian deserves credit for keeping the Longhorns composed. Plus, they dive into Texas' red zone success, Will Muschamp's defensive adjustments and...

Texas football legends Mack Brown, Vince Young and Colt McCoy join CBS Austin's Bob Ballou from the Athletes First Tailgate Tour for a special episode of THE STAMPEDE ahead of Saturday's Texas-Ohio State game.   The guys revisit some of the great Texas-Ohio State matchups of the past, break down Arch Manning's growth and discuss which offseason moves could get Texas over the hump.   Plus...

Three-time national champion Urban Meyer joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to preview Texas' showdown against Ohio State. Meyer breaks down how the Longhorns should defend Jeremiah Smith, the group of Texas players that must step up on Saturday and what he took away from last year's meeting between the Longhorns and the Buckeyes. He also shares what he looked for when evaluating quarter...

Matthew McConaughey joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to talk expectations for Texas football in 2026, Rose Bowl memories and what motivates him today. Matthew, Mack and Vince revisit some of their most memorable moments together, including Matthew's interaction with Vince ahead of the 2006 Rose Bowl and the practice Matthew attended in Mack's first year as Texas' head coach. They also...

"Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young" is available on Netflix now and Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are taking you inside the making of the documentary. Vince reveals why it was important for him to tell his story his way, his reaction to seeing the film for the first time and more! Plus, the guys dive into the latest from Longhorns camp, including the dismissal of Ty'Anthony Smith, Arch...

Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel joins Mack Brown and Bob Ballou for a wide-ranging conversation covering Texas-Ohio State, Arch Manning’s growth, singing alongside Rascal Flatts and more! They dive into the unforgettable 2005 showdown between the Longhorns and Buckeyes, the changing college football landscape, the future of the sport and the College Football Playoff format. They also look back...

To run Arch Manning, or not to run Arch Manning, that is the question. Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou discuss how much Texas should utilize Arch Manning’s legs in 2026, how Mack balanced Vince’s game-changing running ability with the risk of injury, and the conversations Mack and Vince had on the subject en route to a national title. The guys also dive into what Cole Hutson's return means...

What makes Arch Manning "dangerous" as the Longhorns get set for preseason camp? Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou break down the biggest storylines heading into the season, including Manning's growth, how Will Muschamp will shape Texas' defense and the possibility of Cole Hutson suiting up for the Longhorns in 2026. The guys also examine the SEC and Big Ten's support for the Protect College...

Steve Sarkisian breaks down Arch Manning's growth, college football's "lawless society" and the changes he'd make to the game right now in a candid conversation with Mack Brown, Vince Young and CBS Austin's Bob Ballou. Sark goes in-depth on Arch Manning's transformation into a true team leader, the Longhorns' brand-new indoor practice facility and how he's changed his approach to culture building...

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross and two-time Super Bowl champion Aaron Ross join Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou for an unforgettable episode of THE STAMPEDE! Two Texas legends share the stories behind their journeys to the top of their sports. Aaron looks back on the eligibility issue that nearly ended his Texas career before it began, while Sanya reflects on the disapp...

On the latest episode of THE STAMPEDE, Mack Brown and Bob Ballou break down why Steve Sarkisian's offense needs more explosive plays this season and what it will take to make that happen. Mack explains how Texas' transfer portal additions can provide a spark and why Arch Manning's mobility could be the key to unlocking the Longhorns' full offensive potential. Then, the guys discuss the NCAA's new...

Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are back for another packed episode of THE STAMPEDE! Texas softball legend Cat Osterman joins the show to discuss her Olympic experience, Texas softball's back-to-back national championships and what makes Longhorns ace Teagan Kavan so special. Then, they tackle the question of the week: Could Arch Manning really return to Austin for the 2027 season? The guys...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, 1998 Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. Ricky looks back on his pursuit of the NCAA all-time rushing record and his iconic touchdown run against Texas A&M. He also discusses his relationship with Mack, the unique bond they built during their lone season together in Austin and his decision to return to Texas for...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Josh Pate joins Mack Brown and Bob Ballou for a wide-ranging conversation about Texas football, Arch Manning, the future of college sports and more! Josh discusses his visit with Steve Sarkisian this spring, the vibe around the Texas program and why the Longhorns' Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan could be more meaningful than many think. He also shares his t...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Vince Young, Mack Brown and Bob Ballou discuss the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams. Would expanding the field let too many average teams into the CFP? Is time for college football to finally settle on a format and stick with it for a few years? And what about Steve Sarkisian’s idea of conducting conference playoffs to determi...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, former Texas wide receiver Jordan Shipley joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. It’s been four months since Jordan was involved in a terrifying accident which caused severe burns to his hands, arms and legs. Now, he joins the show to discuss what happened that day, his incredible recovery, the support he’s received from people around the world and how...

National champions Mack Brown and Vince Young join CBS Austin's Bob Ballou for another episode of THE STAMPEDE! The guys start the show by revisiting Vince's experience as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft. Vince dives into the emotions he felt on draft day, what the week immediately following the draft was like, building relationships with his new teammates and more! Then they get into...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, former Texas linebacker and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Derrick Johnson joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. They discuss why Johnson chose Texas, his time as a Longhorn, being selected 15th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL draft and more! The guys also dive into which Longhorns are standing out to them following their vis...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Cooper Manning joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. They discuss Arch Manning's growth since arriving in Austin, what it's like for him as a father to watch Arch play, handling adversity and much more! The guys also dive into Saturday's "Football Fan Day" and which players they are excited to watch during the open practice. They examine Ethan Burke's...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are joined by former Longhorns linebacker and current media personality Emmanuel Acho. They discuss Emmanuel's start in media, how he would fix college football, handling criticism, his advice for athletes navigating life after sports and more! The guys also dive into Texas' defense by talking about the difference betwee...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are talking hoops as both the Texas men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed to the Sweet 16! They discuss the impressive job Sean Miller has done in Year 1, debate whether the men's team should be considered a Cinderella and Vince reminisces about the type of basketball player he was back in the day (with some diff...

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, national champions Mack Brown and Vince Young join CBS Austin's Bob Ballou to talk Texas football as spring practice rolls on. The guys share their thoughts on the battle to backup Arch Manning at QB, former NFL WR Dez Bryant praising freshman WR Jermaine Bishop Jr. and how to deal with Texas' spring break falling in the middle of spring practice. Then, they...

Spring ball is here! Mack Brown joins CBS Austin's Bob Ballou to talk about the top spring storylines as Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns return to the gridiron. Who is Texas' quarterback of the future? How early in spring practice do you know what you have? How will the elimination of the spring transfer window impact programs across the country? The guys discuss that and more! They also dive in...