3rd & Longhorn

With Texas' hiring of Will Muschamp as its new defensive coordinator, we have our former Longhorns break down what the program is getting with the move. In this 3rd & Longhorn Special Edition, Alex Okafor and Fozzy Whittaker share what it was like playing for Muschamp, including his approach to preparation, accountability, and development. Derrick Johnson and Rod Babers add their perspect...

Texas closes the season with a statement. Behind a dominant performance from Arch Manning, the Longhorns powered past Michigan 41-27 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to finish the year 10-3. Entering the game shorthanded, especially on defense, Texas answered every question with toughness, execution, and poise on the big stage. On this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, Jeremy Hills, Adrian Phillips, Nick...

Texas enters the bowl game with something to prove after missing the playoff and will be doing it shorthanded, missing seven starters on defense and two on offense. Michigan has dealt with its own turmoil this season but arrives with most of its roster intact minus 3 missing starters. This preview dives into: • How Texas approaches a statement game without key veterans • What this matchup means fo...

This special edition interview was recorded back in July ahead of the season. Texas Director of Football Creative Media Derek Ochoa joins Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, and Nick Shuley to pull back the curtain on the powerhouse behind Texas Football’s brand. We talk building an elite media machine, elevating player storytelling, shaping fan connection, and how Texas’ creative identity has become a...

Texas walked into the rivalry game with everything on the line…and walked out with a statement win. The Longhorns dominated Texas A&M 27–17, shutting down Marcel Reed, running all over the Aggies, and proving exactly who the better team is in the state of Texas. In this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, Nick Shuley is joined by Texas legends Derrick Johnson and Rod Babers to break down every angl...

Texas dominated A&M 27–17, running all over the Aggies and shutting down Marcel Reed. Tre Wisner delivered a breakout performance while the Texas defense exposed A&M’s flaws and likely ended Reed’s Heisman hopes. Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetim...

The stakes couldn’t be bigger. Texas enters the showdown with Texas A&M looking to keep its slim College Football Playoff hopes alive, while the Aggies roll into Austin trying to finish off a perfect regular season. Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins and Nick Shuley break down everything that will decide this rivalry clash…from quarterback play and defensive matchups to coaching adjustm...

Texas takes down Arkansas 52-37 in a must-win game that keeps the Longhorns in the College Football Playoff hunt. Arch Manning continues his incredible run, the offense finds its rhythm again, and the defense makes key plays when it matters. Jeremy Hills, Nick Shuley, and Mark Higgins break down everything from the win, what stood out, and what it means heading into Friday’s huge matchup in Austin...

Texas returns to Austin looking to steady the season after a devastating loss to Georgia…and with only a slim path left to the College Football Playoff. Arkansas may be one of the SEC’s bottom teams, but they’ve pushed nearly everyone to the brink and come into this matchup with nothing to lose. In this 3rd & Longhorn preview, we break down what Texas must clean up offensively, how the defense...

Texas came into the showdown with playoff hopes and left with a wake-up call. The Longhorns were beaten in every phase of the game in a 35-10 loss to Georgia, falling to 7-3 and now needing help to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt. Alex Okafor, Aaron Williams, Jeremy Hills, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down what went wrong for Texas on both sides of the ball, how the offense comple...

We’re LIVE from Howler Brothers and the Howler Hacienda for one of the biggest games of the season: #10 Texas vs. #5 Georgia. The Longhorns are looking for redemption after dropping both matchups to the Bulldogs last year. This time, it’s personal. Can Texas finally break through and take down mighty Georgia? Derrick Johnson, Jeremy Hills, Fozzy Whittaker, Alex Okafor, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins, an...

It’s the Bye Week…but there’s plenty to talk about. The crew: Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down Texas’ dominant win over Vanderbilt and what it means heading into the final stretch of the season. In this episode we cover: What finally clicked with the Texas offense Why the defense looks playoff-ready Initial College Football Playoff rankings — did...

The Longhorn offense finally came alive and it came at the perfect time. #20 Texas exploded against #9 Vanderbilt in a statement win that could put the Longhorns right back in the College Football Playoff race. Jeremy Hills, Tony Hills, Mark Higgins and Nick Shuley break down how the offense caught fire, how Arch Manning’s return sparked the team, and how the defense did what they needed to do in...

After 42 days away from home, Texas Football finally returns to DKR for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. The #20 Longhorns host the red-hot #9 Vanderbilt Commodores…a team that has flipped the preseason script and now enters Austin as the higher ranked team. Can Texas pull off the upset and defend the Forty Acres? Will Arch Manning be cleared to play after suffering a concussion...

In this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, we sit down with Texas defensive lineman Hero Kanu to hear one of the most unique journeys in college football. Hero shares how he went from growing up in Germany and playing soccer, to discovering American football and making his way to the United States to chase his dream. He opens up about his time at Ohio State, what led to his transfer to Texas, and what...

What. A. Comeback. Texas survives a wild one in Starkville, taking down Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime after scoring 24 points in the 4th quarter to force the extra period. Arch Manning showed grit and poise when it mattered most, while Ryan Niblett delivered another electric punt return touchdown that flipped the momentum and tied the game. The 3rd & Longhorn crew breaks down how Texas p...

The Longhorns head to Starkville for a dangerous showdown against Mississippi State. After one of their worst offensive performances in years, Texas Football must rediscover its identity fast and Jeff Lebby’s upstart Bulldog offense won’t make it easy. Can the Texas defense hold the line? Can the offense finally find its rhythm? The season hangs in the balance, and plenty of people are calling for...

Texas Kicker Mason Shipley joins 3rd & Longhorn to talk about his journey to the Forty Acres, earning his spot as the Longhorns’ newest special teams standout. We dive into his training, mindset under pressure, and what fans can expect the Texas State transfer. Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show f...

Texas escapes Lexington with a hard-fought 16-13 overtime win against Kentucky. The Longhorn defense and special teams carried the load on a day when the offense struggled to find rhythm. The 3rd & Longhorn crew breaks down how Texas pulled it off, what went wrong offensively, and what needs to improve before next week. Jeremy Hills, Aaron Williams, Nick Shuley and Mark Higgins break down the...

Texas Football is back on the road as the Longhorns travel to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats. Coming off a statement 23-6 win over #6 Oklahoma, Steve Sarkisian’s squad looks to keep their momentum rolling. Meanwhile, Kentucky is eyeing a major upset in front of their home crowd. Will the Longhorns’ defense stay dominant? Can Arch and the offense keep firing? Nick, Fozzy, Derrick, Jeremy,...

Texas Football delivered a statement in the Red River Rivalry, beating Oklahoma 23-6 behind standout performances from Arch Manning, Tre Wisner, and a dominant Texas defense that held OU to just two field goals. David Ash, Aaron Williams, Jackson Jeffcoat, Nick Shuley, and Mark Higgins break down how the Longhorns controlled every phase — from explosive offense to defensive dominance — and what th...

It’s Red River Rivalry week and everything is on the line. After a tough loss, #TexasFootball heads to Dallas looking to bounce back against undefeated Oklahoma in one of college football’s biggest rivalries. Will the Longhorns respond and get back on track, or will the Sooners keep their perfect season alive? Fozzy Whittaker, Alex Okafor, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down all t...

The entire 3rd & Longhorn crew goes LIVE from the Bonus Tracks Stage at Austin City Limits Music Festival to break down #9 Texas Football’s shocking 21–29 loss to Florida. We dig into everything: What went wrong in Gainesville — from line play to penalties to protection issues How Texas can fix it before the heart of SEC play Season outlook — what we expect from this team moving forward, inclu...

#9 Texas Football suffered a stunning 21–29 loss to unranked Florida, and we’re breaking down everything that went wrong in Gainesville. From the offensive and defensive lines getting dominated, to costly penalties and protection breakdowns that left Arch Manning under constant pressure, it was a frustrating night for the Longhorns. We also look at where the defense fell short, including their ina...

Texas Football hits the road for one of the biggest matchups of the season as the Longhorns travel to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators in The Swamp. The crew from 3rd and Longhorn breaks down everything you need to know…from the Longhorns’ offensive adjustments and defensive keys, to the hostile environment awaiting in Gainesville. Will Texas make a statement in SEC country, or can Florid...