Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball

The Texas Longhorns face mounting disrespect as the national media is turning Saturday's game against the Georgia Bulldogs into a “David vs. Goliath” showdown—can Arch Manning and company flip the script in Athens? Despite national doubt, Texas boasts elite talent, three consecutive top-five recruiting classes, and a top-five coach in Steve Sarkisian. Are critics ignoring the Longhorns’ impressive...

  The argument that BYU and Utah are undervalued by the College Football Playoff Committee often centers on a deep-seated institutional and brand bias that favors traditional powerhouses. Despite both teams—especially after joining the new P4 conference—amassing solid resumes, the committee’s ranking logic appears inconsistent when compared to peer teams from the SEC or Big Ten. For BYU, the under...

The Texas Longhorns’ upset hopes rest on Arch Manning as they prepare to face the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. Can Manning deliver a great performance against a Bulldogs defense weakened by a sluggish pass rush and subpar secondary play? We breaks down key matchups and reveal why Texas must rely on a high-volume passing attack, protect the football, and capitalize on Georgia’s vulnerability to quar...

The Texas Longhorns came in ranked #10 in last night's College Football Playoff Rankings. If Texas finishes the regular season 9-3, should they make the field? ESPN's Greg McElroy made a strong case in favor of the Longhorns yesterday. I'll tell you what he said, and why he's right, on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns.   Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a commen...

The Texas Longhorns look primed for redemption against the Georgia Bulldogs this Saturday. Can Steve Sarkisian finally outsmart Kirby Smart in this top-10 SEC showdown? Arch Manning’s mobility, improved special teams, and updated offensive strategy give Texas the answers they lacked last season, but will it be enough to reverse a history of being dominated in the trenches and turnover battles?   O...

The Texas Longhorns face critical questions as road struggles threaten their SEC title dreams. Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns snap out of their slump in Athens against a dominant Georgia squad? BK unpacks Texas’s confounding away-game stats, pinpointing key failures in offensive line protection, defensive lapses, and special teams missteps—while spotlighting crucial improvements needed to chal...

The Texas Longhorns face their defining moment of the 2025 season as they gear up for a high-stakes showdown with the Georgia Bulldogs. Can Steve Sarkisian’s squad prove they’re more than just SEC newcomers and topple a powerhouse that’s dominated the conference in recent years? Brad Kellner argues Texas vs. Georgia isn’t just another game—it’s the ultimate test of SEC legitimacy and a potential C...

The Texas Longhorns are eying major recruiting flips as SEC rivals fire coaches. Can Steve Sarkisian’s squad lure top-class commits from LSU and Florida before signing day? BK spotlights blue-chip prospects including Richard Anderson, Aiden Hall, Bryson Martinez, and Kendall Guervil, breaking down Longhorns’ aggressive recruiting push and which names might be swayed by coaching turmoil.   Key topi...

The first batch of College Football Playoff Rankings has been released. What do they say about the current state of the SEC? The Auburn Tigers fired head coach Hugh Freeze. Then, Week 11 predictions for big matchups. The LSU Tigers are traveling to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, while the Georgia Bulldogs are heading to Starkville to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs and more!   Follow & Subs...

The Texas Longhorns are HOT on the recruiting trail during the bye week. With National Signing Day less than a month away, what positions to the Longhorns NEED to address? We've got the list on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns! Plus, 5 hidden stats that Texas used to beat Vanderbilt that they NEED to use against Georgia next weekend, and a few more takeaways from Texas Basketball's season-op...

National CFB analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Joey Galloway had HIGH PRAISE for the Texas Longhorns following last Saturday's 34-31 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores. Is the national media starting to buy back in on Texas? Can the Longhorns find their way into the College Football Playoff? We're talking about it on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns.   Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, su...

The Texas Longhorns secondary has become a glaring weakness, allowing opposing quarterbacks to post career-best performances in three of five SEC games. Diego Pavia more than doubled his conference passing average against Texas, while the Longhorns now rank 92nd nationally in pass defense after finishing seventh last season. Brad Kellner breaks down the alarming statistical trends plaguing the def...

Texas QB Arch Manning STOLE THE SHOW in the Longhorns' win over Vanderbilt this past Saturday. Has Arch Manning officially turned a corner? Is it time for some folks to apologize for what they said about the Texas QB earlier this year? We break down Manning's strong performance against Vandy on today's show. Plus, some key injury updates for the Texas Longhorns, SEC honors for Arch Manning and Col...

The Texas Longhorns have a VERY REAL shot of making it BACK to the College Football Playoff for the 3rd consecutive year. How can the Longhorns get there? We break down a few paths on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns. Plus, a few more takeaways from the BIG win over Vanderbilt, including changes we saw from Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Texas offense. Also, we hand out a few game ba...

The Texas Longhorns SURVIVED a furious 4th-quarter comeback from Vanderbilt (and the officials) to keep their SEC Championship & CFP hopes alive! Arch Manning and the Longhorn offense balled out, Steve Sarkisian called his best game of the year, and the Longhorns did just enough to pick up their second top-10 win of the season. We're talking all about today's win on a postgame edition of Locked On...

The Texas Longhorns are getting set for a HUGE matchup against Vanderbilt tomorrow at DKR. Will QB Arch Manning, S Michael Taaffe, and C Cole Hutson be able to play? We've got the latest intel on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns! Plus, a few keys to a HUGE Longhorns' victory and a few Texas Basketball notes just FOUR days away from the season opener against Duke.   Thanks for tuning in! Plea...

Yet another crazy week has gone by in the SEC in the wake of the LSU Tigers' firing of head coach Brian Kelly. There will also be another slate of big games as the conference prepares for Week 10. The Texas Longhorns are hosting the Vanderbilt Commodores, the Oklahoma Sooners are traveling to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers and more.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

The Texas Longhorns are looking for their 4th straight victory as they get set to take Vanderbilt in a MUST-WIN game in Austin. What do Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Longhorns NEED to do to get a MASSIVE top 10 win? How will Texas defend Heisman candidate Diego Pavia? What are the biggest keys to the game? We're joined by Locked On Vandy's Corey Burton for a deep-dive preview of Saturday'...

The Texas Longhorns offense needs to make some CRITICAL changes before facing 9th-ranked Vanderbilt, and the statistics reveal exactly what must change. The data is startling! Will the Longhorns make the changes they need to end the year on a high? We break down three critical adjustments Texas must implement immediately: playing faster, throwing more, and abandoning 12 personnel packages that ave...

Texas Longhorns' QB Arch Manning MISSED practice yesterday with a concussion. Will the Longhorns' starting QB be ready to play against #9 Vanderbilt this weekend? If not, can Texas take down Vandy with backup QB Matthew Caldwell? We dive in on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns. Plus, FIVE key takeaways from the Horns' OT thriller in Starkville, and a few game balls to hand out following the s...

WOW! The Texas Longhorns overcame a 17-point 4th quarter deficit to STUN Mississippi State in Starkville on Saturday! How were Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Longhorns able to complete the comeback? We deep dive into the Horns' overtime victory and break the game down from every angle. Plus, Steve Sarkisian had a strong response to the report about him considering NFL jobs. What do you mak...

The Texas Longhorns' game against Mississippi State is HUGE for a number of reasons. Not only does Texas need a win to keep its CFP hopes alive, but some coaches need some wins down the stretch to keep their jobs beyond the 2025 season. On today's episode of Locked On Longhorns, we break down why this game is so big for both the short-term and long-term futures of Texas Football. Plus, some keys t...

Week 9 holds a packed schedule for the SEC Squad. Reactions to the firing of Billy Napier. Previewing big matchups like the Ole Miss Rebels at the Oklahoma Sooners, the LSU Tigers hosting the Texas A&M Aggies, the Missouri Tigers facing the Vanderbilt Commodores and more!   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSEC?sid=YouTube   Locked On College Conferences, HBC...

The Texas Longhorns are looking for their 3rd straight win, as they get set to take Mississippi State in Starkville. What do Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Longhorns NEED to do to get another road victory? How much better are the Bulldogs in 2025 than they were in 2024? What are the biggest keys to the game? We're joined by Locked On Mississippi State's Jaron Spor for a deep-dive preview o...

The Texas Longhorns' offense is in the middle of a tailspin right now. Do the Longhorns have ANYBODY they can turn to to fix it? What happened to Arch Manning, Tre Wisner, Ryan Wingo, and DeAndre Moore? Weren't those players supposed to be stars? On today's episode of Locked On Longhorns, we try to figure out who can step up for Texas to turn the offense around. In segment two, we dive into a few...