The Longhorn Republic

The Texas Longhorns secured their spot in the Big 12 championship game with a win over the Kansas Jayhawks Friday. It wasn’t all good news, as Texas once again surrendered a lead late, and Sam Ehlinger’s streak without an interception came to an end. So why was Kansas such a tough test for the Longhorns (2:57). With the win, Texas now has to face rival, the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys’ Sta...

The Texas Longhorns managed to set a clear path for the Big 12 championship with a win over the Iowa State Cyclones. Sam Ehlinger played well, in spite of being forced from the game in the first half, but Shane Buechele and Lil’Jordan Humphrey had no problem picking up the slack (2:50). Now all Texas has to do is win against the Kansas Wildcats and they’ll find themselves playing for the Big 12 ch...

In spite of blowing a huge lead, the Texas Longhorns kept their hopes of a conference championship alive with a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Sam Ehlinger was once again spectacular and Lil’Joran Humphrey had a monster game and benefitted from the absence of the injured Collin Johnson (3:04). Texas needs some help in order to make it into the conference title game, but first they must take...

In spite of an incredible outing from the offense, the Texas Longhorns couldn’t hold off the West Virginia Mountaineers, to fall to 6-3 on the season. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger once again played an incredible game, and senior Tre Watson chipped in with his best performance of the year, so what went wrong against WVU (5:07)? Texas still has an opportunity to play for a Big 12 championship and the ne...

The Texas Longhorns fell into the trap and were unable to overcome their slow start, falling on the road to Oklahoma State 38-35. What happened to cause Texas to come out so flat, who needs to step up defensively, and we cannot look past the continued stellar play of quarterback Sam Ehlinger (3:00). With that in the rearview, Texas still has a chance to claim a Big 12 title with the West Virginia...

The Texas Longhorns are coming out of a much-needed bye week monitoring the progress of quarterback Sam Ehlinger. How does Texas stack up against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, whether Ehlinger or backup Shane Buechele is at the helm (3:11). Gerald and Kyle take a moment to celebrate some well-deserved recognition for Caden Sterns and Kris Boyd, who were both named to the list of semi-finalists for t...

The Texas Longhorns continue to roll, and managed to pull out a victory in spite of an injury to quarterback Sam Ehlinger. Kyle and Gerald discss how Shane Buechele performed in relief, what Keaontay Ingram showed on Saturday and how Collin Johnson has emerged as elite for the passing game (3:15). Then we once again welcome in Cody Daniel to discuss recruiting and where Texas stands with a few of...

The Texas Longhorns once again found themselves victorious, this time knocking off the Oklahoma Sooners 48-45 off of the foot of freshman kicker, Cameron Dicker. Gerald and Kyle try to figure out how Sam Ehlinger keeps getting better, his connections with receiver LilJordan Humph and how Charles Omenihu spurs the defense onto better things (2:50). Then we look at whether or not this game against t...

The Texas Longhorns continue their hot streak, topping the Kansas State Wildcats 19-14 in Manhattan. Gerald and Kyle look to the play of quarterback Sam Ehlinger, Charles Omenihu and Breckyn Hager for keys to success moving forward (2:58). Then they break down how Texas can manage to slow down Kyler Murray and the Oklahoma Sooners’s offense Saturday at the Red River Showdown (21:43). As always, th...

For the second week in a row, the Texas Longhorns managed to dismantle a ranked opponents, this week it was a 31-16 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. Kyle and Gerald take a look at the performance of two young standouts, Sam Ehlinger on offense and Caden Sterns on defense, as well as what Gary Johnson brings at the linebacker spot (2:50). Then we look forward for the scary road trip to Manhattan, KS...

A cautious optimism gave way to a complete takedown of the USC Trojans, so Kyle and Gearld take a few minutes to celebrate what went right for the Texas Longhorns (4:24). They discuss the evolution of Sam Ehlinger’s game, what Cameron Dicker’s development means to the team, and fawn a bit over Caden Sterns and Anthony Wheeler. Texas hosted 60 recruits for the big matchup against USC, which means i...

After last week’s diasppointment, Kyle and Gearld try to figure out what happened to allow the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to attempt a comeback (2:48). They discuss what Keontay Ingram and Tre Watson bring on the ground, how quarterback Sam Ehlinger progressed and whether or not this team can take a step foward this week. Then they look forward and try to figure out how the team can put together a win...

Just one week after expectations were at a record high, Kyle and Gearld come crashing down after the Texas Longhorns disappointing loss to the Maryland Terrapins (4:00). They discuss Sam Ehlinger’s performance, what Collin Johnson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s statistics, and why the coaching staff chose to go with Tre Watson over Keontay Ingram. They try to leave the past and look forward to Texas’s...

It’s finally here, the first preview episode of the 2018 season! Kyle and Gerald break down what they think of the new-look depth chart, how the Texas defense stacks up against a dangerous Maryland Terrapin offense and what Sam Ehlinger brings to the table at quarterback (11:55). They also take a look at who the Longhorns chose as their captains (3:56), break down what more attrition means (10:11)...

This week, Kyle and Gerald break down what they think of the 2018 edition of the Texas Longhorns. They look at the quarterback battle between Sam Ehlinger and Shane Buechele, what Calvin Anderson brings to the offensive line, and try to figure out how the defense stacks up against the 2017 edition. After a long previe, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum...

For the finale of our season preview series, we have the privilege of welcoming Andy Mitts of Rock Chalk Talk to give us a rundown of the Kansas Jayhawks (17:06). We also consider what injuries to key defensive players will do to the defensive rotation (3:47) and finally start to feel good about depth at running back (9:11). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as the...

As we reach our penultimate season preview, Kyle and Gerald have the pleasure of welcoming Levi Stevenson, managing editor of Wide Right and Natty Light to preview the Iowa State Cyclones (17:29). Kyle and Gerald also breakdown what they would consider fair expectations for Texas Longhorns in 2018 (2:53), and give their thoughts on the latest comments from head coach Tom Herman (8:05). Finally, Ge...

We are five weeks away from the season, and this week Kyle and Gerald have the pleasure of welcoming Zach Mason, managing editor of Viva the Matadors, to the show to preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders (26:00). Kyle and Gerald also breakdown what the loss of Demarco Boyd means to the defense (3:53), look at whether Collin Johnson, Patrick Vahe, Kris Boyd and Gary Johnson have a shot to win end of t...

This week Kyle and Gerald preview the West Virginia Mountaineers, with the help of Michael Miller, managing editor of The Smoking Musket (25:20). Before the interview, they discuss what Collin Johnson, Breckyn Hager, Gary Johnson and more being named to award watch lists means to the Texas program (4:03). They also take a look at Tom Herman’s commens from Big 12 Media Days (14:22), and yet another...

It’s the time of the year where the preseason awards and watch lists come out, so Kyle and Gerald look at what expectations are fair for the Texas Longhorns this season (2:55). Then, they welcome in Micah Allen of Cowboys Ride for Free to break down what the Oklahoma State Cowboys bring to the table for 2018 (13:45). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang t...

This week, Kyle and Gerald continue their season preview as they welcome Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to preview the Baylor Bears (4:10). Coming off of a big week of recruiting for the Texas Longhorns, we also welcome in Cody Daniel to break down what the new additions mean to the 2019 class and who’s next for the Longhorns (24:30). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Be...

After a week off, Gerald and Kyle are back and ready to put a bow on the Texas Longhorns’ baseball season (2:52). Then they continue their season preview series with two big interivews. First they welcome in Jon Morse from Bring on the Cats to break down the Kansas State Wildcats (12:53), and look at how KSU can reload on defense. To break down the Oklahoma Sooners, Kyle and Gerald speak with Jack...

Not an official show this week, we wanted to keep you in the loop on why we took a break this week and to update you on our season preview series. Thank you so much for subscribing and we’ll be back at it again next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a massive pivot from a week ago, Gerald and Kyle open the show lamenting the Texas Longhorns’ performance in their opening game of the College World Series against the Arkansas Razorbacks (2:39). Continuing their 2018 football season preview, they welcome in Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs of War to preview the TCU Horned Frogs for the kickoff to conference play. She gives insight on Shawn Robinso...

This week, Kyle and Gerald are celebrating the bat of Kody Clemens as the Texas Longhorns are headed to Omaha for the College World Series. They break down how Texas beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and what this momentum means for the next phase of the postseason (3:05). Next, Tyler Gross of Underdog Dynasty joins the show to give a preview of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (14:35) to check off...