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The Texas Longhorns have more players entering the transfer portal. We discussed what went wrong with college sports since NIL. A player challenging the NCAA rules in court. Is the SEC Reign over in college football? The Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young was traded to the Washington Wizards. College Football Plays Semifinals start tonight as the Ole Miss Rebels play the Miami Hurricanes. Jimbo Fisher give...

Today is “Gameplan Wednesday.” We give an update on the Texas Longhorns football team’s transfer portal news. Parker Livingstone has a new home, and Derek Williams is back. The Texas Men’s basketball team took an 85-71 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers. We hear from Head Coach Sean Miller. The NBA trade stove is heating up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young rumors. More NFL firings: the Balt...

Yesterday was NFL Black Monday; several NFL teams are looking for new head coaches, and some are still waiting to see their fate. Great news for Ole Miss as they're likely to keep their starting quarterback for next year. A new FCS champion is crowned after an overtime blockbuster between the Montana State Bobcats and the Illinois State Redbirds. The Texas Longhorns look to the transfer portal to...

Today is “Longhorn Monday!” The Texas Longhorns close the season in style with a 41–27 win over Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. We break down the victory, provide the latest Texas transfer portal updates, and look ahead to what’s next for Arch Manning and the Longhorns heading into next season. On the hardwood, Texas Women’s Basketball survives a tight 67–64 SEC battle against Ole Miss, whil...

As we wrap up 2025, the Texas Longhorns are set to face the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. What should fans expect from the matchup? We break it all down. Bijan Robinson puts together a career night on Sunday Night Football, while a Texas legend officially steps away from the program. The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals kick off this week. Who's moving on to the semifinals...

Today, Cam Parker subs in for Mike "Hardball" Hardge. 3rd & Longhorn's Nick Shuley joins us in the studio for the show. Texas loses Tre Wisner to the transfer portal. What does that mean for offseason moves for the Longhorns to replace him? The lifetime Longhorn and Miami Dolphins' new starting quarterback, Quinn Ewers, got his first career NFL touchdown and victory against the Tampa Bay Bucca...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as we get set for the holiday week. The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 on Monday Night Football with a big night from Brock Purdy. The University of Texas Men’s Basketball team defeated Maryland Eastern Shore University Hawks 94-71, with Matas Vokietaitis and Jordan Pope putting up big numbers. However, Head Coach Sean Miller was still...

Today is “Longhorns’ Monday,” Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian explained to the media last week’s coaching changes. College Football Playoffs First Round wrapped up, who won, and what to expect in the Quarterfinals? Anthony Joshua knocked Jake Paul out in a boxing match on Netflix. Get our opinions on the fight. The Texas Women’s Basketball team defeated the San Diego State University Jac...

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The Texas Longhorn football team made some shocking coaching moves yesterday, moving from Defensive Coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and Defensive Backs Coach Duane Akina to bring back Will Muschamp as the new DC. Thursday Night Football came down to a controversial play, which led to a 38-37 Seattle Seahawks victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Big NFL games this weekend, w...

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” and pitch hitting for “The World’s Strongest Man’ Mark Henry, is Eric Henry of Horns 24/7. The Texas Longhorns lose another starter as Defensive Back Jaylon Guilbeau declares for the NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins decided to change from Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback to Longhorn former starter Quinn Ewers, who gets an opportunity Sunday against the Cincinnat...

Today is "Humpday Gameplan Wednesday," and we get closer to the Texas Longhorns' Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. We will add some more information on the coaching situation in Michigan. The College Football Playoff starts this weekend, and we previewed the matchups. The Texas Men's Basketball Team defeated the Le Moyne Dolphins 95-53 last night with a balanced attack....

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday." The Texas Longhorns football team gets ready for their upcoming Cheez-It Citrus Bowl match-up against the Michigan Wolverines. Several players are declaring for the NFL draft and the transfer portal, meaning younger guys will get the opportunity to play. Across college football, several players are entering the transfer portal. Where will some land? The Texas Men'...

Today is “Longhorns Monday,” the Texas Longhorns football team has made an addition to their coaching staff, hiring Jabbar Juluke, a former Florida running back coach. He was named the associate head coach and running back coach. The Longhorns women’s basketball team defeated Baylor 89-54 yesterday with big games from Madison Booker and Jordan Lee. Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy Award, a...

It's "Feel Good Friday." Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 sits in for Mark Henry. We provide an update on the University of Texas football transfer portal. The Longhorns' 2026 football schedule has been released. What matchups do we look forward to? The Atlanta Falcons had a 29-28 comeback victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers behind star running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Kyle Pitts.  The Major...

Today is "Prediction Thursday," and college football scandal: the Michigan Wolverines fire Head Coach Sherrone Moore with cause after an arrest for trespassing and an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Who will Michigan look at to replace him? The Texas Women's Basketball team defeated the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, led by Madison Booker with her first career triple-double. Phi...

Today is “Humpday Gameplan Wednesday,” and the Texas football team loses more players in the transfer portal. The team moves on from Running Back Coach Chad Scoot. The All-SEC teams were announced; how many Longhorns made the team, and what Longhorn players were snubbed? Texas Women’s Basketball team gets ready for the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in Edinburg, Texas. The NFL seas...

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” and the Texas Longhorns’ football team gets ready for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Anthony Hill decides to enter the NFL Draft; Four Longhorns enter the College Football Transfer Portal. Notre Dame confirms an automatic bid for CFP. Fernando Mendoza is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, and Curt Cignetti plays to win. Although Mendoza is the favorite to win the...

Today is "Longhorn Monday," it's official, the College Football Playoffs games are set, and Texas did not receive an invite as they are now set to play the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on December 31 at 2 PM. We discussed the controversy surrounding the CFP, who we felt should've been included, and who should've been left out. Texas Women's Basketball team d...

Today is "Feel Good Friday." The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Detroit Lions 44-30 behind a super effort from Lions running Back Jahmyr Gibbs with three touchdowns and a stormy night for Cowboys Receiver George Pickens. The college football coaching carousel has started, and the Penn State job remains open. The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team dominated the North Carolina Tar Heels 79-64 with...

We have the WWE Women’s Champion and AAA Mix Tag Team Champion, Chelsea Green, to promote WWE SmackDown at The Moody Center tonight. She tells her about her greatness in her WWE career; the hard work and dedication she fought through to reach this pinnacle. She flexes on leading the WWE in media appearances for the year. She explained her growth in wrestling, timing, and effort, which led to this...

Today is “Prediction Thursday,” and the Texas Longhorns football team had a vast number of signings for National Signing Day. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian made the rounds, speaking with Craig Way and the 3rd & Longhorn crew about the recruiting class, offseason moves, and commitments to upcoming nonconference games. Texas men’s Basketball Team took a rough 88-69 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers. H...

Today is "Gameplan Humpday Wednesday." The College Football Playoffs Rankings were released yesterday, and Texas lands at 13th. We discuss the rankings' implications and the likely scenarios for the Longhorns. Texas Men's Basketball Team plays the Virginia Cavaliers tonight, and Coach Sean Miller explains his team's identity. It's Week 14 of the NFL season, and we discuss how important this week's...

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday." Now that the regular season is over, the Longhorns wait patiently to see the reveal of their playoff chances. Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian had some things to say about his team, why the team believes in him, and his case for being invited into the College Football Playoffs. We discuss the contenders and pretenders in the NFL: the legit teams and the o...

“The World’s Strongest Take!” If we were appointed to the College Football Executive Committee, the sport would never be the same. Today on “The Morning Kickoff Show,” we’re laying down our official rule changes to fix recruiting chaos, tame the coaching carousel, and bring some real structure to NIL money. What’s the first recruiting rule we’d overhaul? How would we slow down the nonstop midseaso...

Today is "Longhorn Victory Monday," the Texas Longhorns win another rivalry game, 27-17, over the Texas A&M Fighting Aggies. We discuss their playoff chances and the challenges that might prevent them. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talked after the victory about how proud he was of the team's resiliency. He also gave his input on whether the team did enough to make the playoffs and to navigate th...