The Matt Thomas Show with Ross

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" review the Texans injury report and discuss how Houston will fair if Nico Collins does not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. Matt and Ross also: recap the Rockets defeating the San Antonio Spurs 127-100 debate whether Paul George should be upset about getting booed in his return to Los Angeles Say, "I Just D...

In the final moments prior to the NFL trade deadline at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday, the Texans made their only move of the day, sending defensive tackle Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 seventh-round pick. With injuries to the linebacker and receiver positions as well as an underperforming offense line, many looked to general manager Nick Caserio to address the depth issues on the rost...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" discuss the Houston Texans not adding to their current roster prior to the NFL trade deadline. Minutes before the clock hit 3 p.m. CT, general manager Nick Caserio traded defensive tackle Khalil Davis to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Matt and Ross also: react to the first set of rankings for the College Fo...

The Houston Rockets are coming off Monday's 109-97 win over the New York Knicks to host the San Antonio Spurs. "I liked how we bounced back from the Golden State game," and "I loved our resiliency in the second half," head coach Ime Udoka said, who joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" ahead of Wednesday's Western Conference matchup. The last time the Rockets faced the Spurs, Houston earned a 10...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the latest comments from MLB's general manager meetings in San Antonio, where Dana Brown addressed Alex Bregman's free agency. "The biggest priority is third base," Brown said. "We would love to have Alex Bregman back." Brown also discussed plans to upgrade at first base, bolstering the bullpen, adding another starter and...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" count down the final hours before the NFL trade deadline. Will the Houston Texans and general manager Nick Caserio look to make a move before the clock strikes 3 p.m. CT? Matt and Ross also: recap the Rockets defeating the New York Knicks predict Alex Bregman's next contract give their latest "Gut Feelings" recap Week 9 in "Ross'...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Alex Bregman winning his first Gold Glove as the third baseman officially becomes a free agent. Will the Houston Astros be able to sign Bregman to a contract extension for next season? Matt and Ross also: preview the Rockets hosting the New York Knicks discuss Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expected to miss sever...

After inclement weather delayed the Big 12 matchup by nearly an hour, the Houston Cougars took the field in their "Black Out" uniforms for a game that would end in fans rushing the field of TDECU Stadium after upsetting the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats 24-19 on Saturday. "It was great to have the student body rush the field...just a great memory for all of us," head coach Willie Fritz said. Quarte...

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," alongside Stan Norfleet of "Next Up" and Adam Clanton of "The A-Team," break down the New York Jets defeating the Houston Texans 21-13 on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. C.J. Stroud was sacked eight times and completed a career-worst 37% of his passes for 191 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Texans' third loss of the...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give a final preview of the New York Jets hosting the Houston Texans for Thursday Night Football. Matt and Ross also: talk with Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League about the Texans' Halloween matchup discuss the beginning of...

Anthony Becht, former NFL tight end and current Jets radio announcer and head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview the Houston Texans taking on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium for Thursday Night Football. The Jets are coming off a 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots and sit at 2-6 on the season. The Jets are und...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the New York Yankees forcing Game 5 in the World Series with Tuesday's 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the first inning, two fans were ejected at Yankee Stadium after they tried to pry a foul ball from the glove of right fielder Mookie Betts. Matt and Ross also: talk with UFC's Derrick Lewis about his upcomi...

Houston's own Derrick Lewis, who currently holds the record for most knockouts in UFC history, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss his upcoming fight against Jhonata Diniz on November 2.

The Houston Cougars secured a win on Homecoming with a 43-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Utah Utes 17-14 on Saturday. Quarterback Zeon Chriss was 6 of 13 for 61 yards passing with two touchdowns and 45 yards rushing. The Cougars found success in the running game, rushing for 228 yards. "You never know what your path to victory is going to be," head coach Willie Fritz said. Fritz,...

The Houston Rockets have started the season 2-2 after Monday's 106-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Green scored 34 points, and the Rockets never trailed after losing to the Spurs 109-106 on Saturday. Head coach Ime Udoka joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the Rockets struggling with consistency early in the season. "So far after these four games, we've been up and down...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to breaking news that Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs tore his ACL on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts and will miss the rest of the season. Should general manager Nick Caserio look to make a trade now that the offense will be missing a weapon? Matt and Ross also: discuss Anthony Richardson getting benched for...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Texans hosting the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts for their NFL Week 8 matchup. Will the offensive line earn redempetion as the Texans attempt to hold their spot atop the division? Matt and Ross also: talk with Derek Schultz about insights into the Colts discuss the Rockets looking for their first win this...

Houston Cougars men's basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview a charity exhibition game against the Texas A&M Aggies. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. The Cougars, who were ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll, have an early test against a formidable oppo...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets falling short in their home season opener with a 110-105 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Matt and Ross also: review Texans players practicing after returning from injury discuss the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five" talk with Willie Fritz, head coach of Houston Cougars football allow Dr. Roto to cur...

The Houston Cougars were unable to return home with a win after losing 42-12 to the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. After starter Zeon Chriss left the game with a quad/hamstring injury, Donovan Smith came in and went 15 of 24 for 173 passing yards, with two touchdowns and three picks. Jalon Daniels had three passing touchdowns to help Kansas snap their five-game losing streak. "W...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Rockets home season opener against the Charlotte Hornets. Matt and Ross also: debate whether Bronny James deserved to make his historic NBA debut with his father, LeBron James react to the Texans signing lineback Devin White discuss former Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins getting traded to the Kansas City C...

After going 3-1 in the preseason, the Houston Rockets are ready to host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday for their first home season opener since 2019. The Rockets finished last season 41-41 after going 22-60 in 2022-23 and look to improve upon that record and make the playoffs, which Houston hasn't done since 2020. General manager Rafael Stone joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview t...

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Rockets signing Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun to contract extensions ahead of their season opener against the Charlotte Hornets. Matt and Ross also: give closing remarks on the Texans' loss to the Green Bay Packers preview the biggest SEC matchups of the week predict the top headlines of the Astros' offseason...