Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Chris Gordy of Next Up reacts to reports that Houston Texans' backup quarterback Case Keenum will get his second consecutive start after C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol. Chron writer Josh Criswell joins the show to offer his perspective, as well as comment on the new era of Houston sports. The UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 35-17 Tuesday in the Scooter's Coffee F...

Chron writer Josh Criswell joins Next Up to talk about the Houston Texans ahead of their matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol, so backup quarterback Case Keenum will get the start for the second consecutive week. "He's kind of the perfect fit for this situation," Criswell said. Criswell also discusses his work with the Chron where h...

Chris Gordy of Next Up reviews the Monday Night Football game which saw the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in a game winning drive led by quarterback Drew Lock. However, on the ManningCast, Texans' quarterback Case Keenum joined the program to talk about his performance against the Tennessee Titans. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up to give an update on C.J. Stroud, who rem...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Chris Gordy on Next Up to give the latest on Houston Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud, who remains in concussion protocol and is still experiencing symptoms. "It's up in the air" whether Stroud can play this week against the Cleveland Browns, but Wilson says the team will probably make a decision by Thursday. The Texans claimed defensive lineman Teair Tart off waive...

Chris Gordy of Next Up recaps the Houston Texans 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. After a surprise announcement, quarterback Case Keenum started over Davis Mills, overcame a pick-six and led the Texans' offense to a division victory. The Texans' defense stepped up in a big way, getting an interception, holding Titans' running back Derrick Henry to nine total yards and...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up break down the Thursday Night Football game that kicked off week 15 of the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers were embarrassed by the Las Vegas Raiders in a 63-21 loss, resulting in the firing of head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco. Stan and Chris give one final preview of the Houston Texans as the travel to Nashville to take on the Tenness...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up reflect on Houston Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans' latest comments on quarterback C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol, backup Davis Mills and strategies on how to defend against their week 15 opponent the Tennessee Titans. NFL insider Adam Schefter joins the show to talk about the Texans, NFL head coaches and the hip drop tackle controversy. Former NFL Pro-...

Former NFL safety, 4x pro-bowler and host on 104-5 The Zone in Nashville Blaine Bishop joins Next Up to talk about the Houston Texans' week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Blaine opens up the conversation by defending the Titans' use of the throwback Oilers' jerseys, which they will wear on Sunday. "They own the rights. They should be able to do whatever they want with them," Bishop said....

ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter joins Next Up with Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy to talk about the Houston Texans quarterback situation. C.J. Stroud is in concussion protocol, but Schefter is not sure who will lead the offense against the Tennessee Titans. "I'm not ready to rule [Stroud] out just yet," Schefter said. "It's a longshot," but "until it happens, I'm not giving up hope." Backup q...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up hear arguments over whether Houston Texans' backup quarterback Case Keenum should start of Davis Mills with C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol; however, both agree that Mills will get the start against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has a tough challenge ahead of him with many starters injured, leading to a debate over whether defen...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review head coach DeMeco Ryans' comments during a press conference Monday regarding the Houston Texans loss against the New York Jets. Stan and Chris replace Second Take Tuesday with Turn the Page Tuesday, choosing to leave the loss in the past and look forward towards the Texans' week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson join...

Host of the "Locked On Rockets" podcast Jackson Gatlin joins Next Up to praise the Houston Rockets on their 93-82 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. This was the second meeting between the Rockets and Spurs, and Gatlin says the Rockets did a good job of defending Spurs power forward and center Victor Wembanyama. "Credit to the defensive game plan" because "they dealt with him physically....

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy on Next Up to revisit the Houston Texans loss against the Jets in New York on Sunday. The Texans "didn't react well to the cold weather," Wilson said. "They're not quite there yet," and "they're still a work in progress," but "it's a set back, it's not the end of the world." Quarterback C.J. Stroud left the game after a hard hit and ba...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up breakdown the Houston Texans 6-30 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The Texans' offense could not overcome the Jets' defense, scoring only one touchdown after recovering a Zach Wilson fumble. In the second half, the Jets scored 30 points and the Texans' defense couldn't find an answer. The Texans went to New York already troubled with...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up give a final preview of the Houston Texans heading up to New York to faceoff against the Jets. Host on WFAN Danielle McCartan joins the show to provide insight into what's going on in the Jets locker room. Will the Texans pull off an away game in which they are predicted to win? Stan and Chris also discuss the Army vs. Navy game and the finalists for the He...

Host on WFAN Danielle McCartan joins Next Up to talk about the NFL week 14 matchup between the Houston Texans and the New York Jets. McCartan addresses the Jets' quarterback controversy involving newly-named starter Zach Wilson reportedly saying he did not want to play. Zach Wilson is "a sympathetic figure now" and "you really can't blame him," McCartan said. When asked about the Jets' defense, Mc...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up preview the Houston Texans against the New York Jets on Sunday. What do quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans expect from this Jets defense? The Rockets defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder, and analyst Ben DuBose joins the show to break down the win. The Astros continue their offseason work during the winter meetings, and University of Texas Long...

Play-by-play voice for the Texas Longhorns and host AM 1300 The Zone Craig Way joins Next Up to discuss the Sugar Bowl matchup against the Washington Huskies. A big key to Texas winning the college football playoff semifinal is that the Longhorns will "have to have enough of a rush against Michael Penix Jr.," the Huskies quarterback, Way said. However, Way is confident that "the offense will move...

Rockets analyst and editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to talk about the Houston Rockets win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. "It reminded you that they're capable of beating good teams when they play their brand of ball," DuBose said. The Rockets face off against the Denver Nuggets for the fourth time this season on Friday as they look to earn their first win away fro...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up break down the drama surrounding the New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and if he will start Sunday against the Houston Texans. Will the Texans be distracted, or will they find success on the road? Super Bowl champion head coach and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick talks about the Texans and the current state of the NFL. Stan and Chris also discuss NCAA...

College football analyst Michael Felder joins Next Up to predict the winner of the Heisman Trophy, as well as break down the college football playoffs. Felder also comments on NCAA president Charlie Baker proposed rule changes to NIL deals. "I think it's better than what we have right now" because "we're putting guard rails on it," Felder said.

Super Bowl champion head coach and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick joins Next Up to talk about the Houston Texans and the current state of the NFL. Billick praises quarterback C.J. Stroud's high performance as a rookie and the young team that surrounds him. "This guy is playing right now as well as anybody in the league," and "what's going on around him is pretty darn good," Billick said. At thi...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up take another look at the Houston Texans' victory over the Denver Broncos on this Second Take Tuesday. With the Jacksonville Jaguars' loss and quarterback Trevor Lawrence injured, what does it mean for the Texans in the AFC South playoff race? Willie Fritz is the new University of Houston football head coach. Will he be able to turn the team around and make...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy on Next Up to talk about wide receiver Tank Dell's injury that has him out for the rest of the season. "Someone has to step up," Wilson said. However, Wilson is confident in other offensive weapons, such as wide receiver Noah Brown. "He's one of their fastest receivers. He's one of the bigger receivers." With the Indianapolis Colts def...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans 22-17 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Stan and Gordy highlight performances by wide receiver Nico Collins, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. They also comment on wide receiver Tank Dell's injury and how this will effect the offense moving forward. Stan and Gordy discuss the newly set colleg...