The guys break down Texas’ matchup with Vanderbilt and what the Longhorns need to do to stay in the playoff hunt. Plus, we react to the first College Football Playoff rankings — who got snubbed, who’s overrated, and where Texas stacks up among the nation’s elite.

Tass, Quan, and Metcalf are holding it down on this week’s Horns Up: Talkin’ Texas — breaking down what the Longhorns need to finally put together a full four quarters of dominance. The guys preview Texas vs. Vanderbilt, discuss where the offense can still level up, and which defensive standouts are trending toward stardom as the SEC grind continues.

Texas handled business against Mississippi State — but did it prove they’re legit contenders, or are there still red flags? Josh and Tass break down what the win really means for the Longhorns’ playoff hopes, Sark’s offense, and Arch’s continued rise. Plus, we’re adding a Stripe Sports Bonus Segment diving into the biggest storylines across college football and the NFL — from Heisman Picks to early MVP buzz, and the next head coach at LSU.

The Horns take another punch to the mouth but still come out on top. Can the offense respond this time? Josh Fisher, Quan Cosby, and Eric Metcalf break down Texas’ close win vs Kentucky, what went wrong offensively, and how Sark and company can get the unit back on track heading into Mississippi State. Plus, what does the defense look like without safety Michael Taaffe, and who steps up in his absence? All that and more on this week’s Horns Up: Talkin’ Texas.

Quan Cosby, Eric Metcalf, and the Boys react to Texas’ massive Red River Rivalry win over Oklahoma — breaking down how the Horns dominated in all three phases and what it means for their College Football Playoff push. The crew dives into Arch Manning’s growing role in Sark’s offense, what makes this team different from past Texas squads, and how they can keep the momentum rolling heading into a tricky road matchup with Kentucky.

We got hurt in Gainesville as Florida took down Texas, 29–21, and now the fallout begins. In this episode, we react to a loss that shakes playoff hopes, break down what went wrong on offense and defense, and evaluate whether the national narrative around Arch Manning is unfair...or deserved. Plus, a preview of the looming OU showdown: can this team bounce back?

The boys are back to breakdown the first SEC game of the season vs Florida. Texas wins if...? Who will be the x-factors? What are the score predictions? We break it all down on another great show.

What Do The Longhorns Need To Improve On Heading Into SEC Play? Quan, Metcalf, and the boys weigh in on where the squad goes from here after a great 3-1 start.

After a smashing performance (yes against a lesser opponent) this weekend, it's safe to say Arch Manning"might" be back. We breakdown the game and what it means for the Horns offense going forward; plus tackle the CFB landscape as a whole!

Quan and the boys are back with Metcalf on vacay. How does Arch flip the script? Can he? True or False: At this rate this will be the last year Sark calls the Offensive plays? We break down all of this and more on another great show!

Quan and Tass are here to preview the game against UTEP this weekend. What are improvements we want to see from Sark and the boys? Enjoy as we break it all down!

Josh and Metcalf are back to breakdown how the Longhorns fix their sloppy play from the last matchup vs San Jose State. Which players are impressing? Who do we need to see more from? We discuss all this, and more, on another Horns Up!

The Longhorns may have talent, but after Game 2 the question is clear: what’s holding Texas back? On this episode, we break down the team’s lack of discipline — from costly penalties to mental mistakes — and discuss how it’s affecting their chances to live up to championship expectations. Is this just an early-season hiccup, or a deeper issue that could derail the year? We dive into it all in our Game 2 recap.

The boys, Metcalf, and Quan are back to breakdown the Ohio State loss and look ahead to our matchup against San Jose St this weekend at DKR. Here's what's on the docket: - Positive Takeaway from game, Player to highlight - Thoughts on Arch? Next steps and adjustments? - Thoughts on Sark? Next steps and adjustments? - What we want to see this weekend? Enjoy and get your Horns Up!

Week 1 Reaction vs Ohio State: Should We Be Panicked About Arch Manning? Should we have a deeper conversation about Coach Sark? What were the bright spots and who were the best players in a tight loss on the road.

How do the Longhorns go into Ohio State's house and get a win on the defending champs on their turf? Quan, Metcalf, and the Stripe boys are back to break it down.

We're back for the College Football 2025 Season Prediction Show. Who will win the SEC? ACC? Both BIG's??? Plus we give our Heisman picks and early NFL draft predictions. Enjoy and get your Horns Up!

Quan, Metcalf, and the Stripe Boys are back for another awesome Texas Longhorns preview show. Who are the most pivotal players on the offense and defense (not named Arch Manning, Anthony Hill, Colin Simmons). Plus we talk the impact of homegrown talent and Sark's ability to win recruiting in the state of Texas.

The boys are back. Quan is back. And joining the crew this season: Longhorn legend Eric Metcalf. We’re kicking things off with our first gut-check season preview for the newly minted No. 1 Texas Longhorns. What should the expectations really be for Sark and Arch? How can the new starting QB handle the spotlight of stardom? We also dive into the staff shakeup: replacing Coach Choice while welcoming back Coach Akina in a major return. Get hyped, get locked in, and let’s gear up for an unforgettable Texas football season.

Horns Up Talkin' Texas is back! First full show with our new addition to the team will be next week to kick things off! Enjoy the preview!