Today is “Feel Good Football Friday,” just one day from the Texas Longhorns returning to DKR Stadium to play the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media on Thursday, explaining the challenges facing the Commodores and preparing two quarterbacks to play. We get an update on the statuses of the Texas #16s Michael Taaffe and Arch Manning. The guys share their opinions on what the big games are in college football this weekend. Texas Basketball Head Coach Steve Miller met with the media as well, discussing his acclimation to a new team, the team’s health, what progress players are making, and what they’ve learned during the preseason. In NFL news, Mike McDaniel drops another gem. The San Antonio Spurs have had their best start in franchise history. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with KVUE’s Anne-Parker Coleman talks Texas vs Vanderbilt and Central Texas High School Football. We also have for “Legend of the Locker Room” Texas Assistant Athletic Director Drew Martin to talk this weekend’s return to DKR and the pre- and post-game festivities. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

For “The Legends of the Locker Room,” we have Texas Assistant Athletic Director Drew Martin to discuss the upcoming return of the Texas Longhorns to DKR. He discusses the huge pregame and postgame events at Bevo Boulevard. He informs us that the 2005 National Championship team will be recognized at halftime. He promotes the vendors on-site to get fan gear, and the show, SB Nation, will be on-site as well. They will have all the sports teams on location for the game. It feels good to defeat his alma mater and to play in that environment. He promotes recognition for the service members for tomorrow’s event.  Plus, the 500lbs pumpkin carving. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is "Prediction Thursday." We are only two days away from the Texas Longhorns' return to DKR to face the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores at 11 am. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media to talk about the match and gave an update on the statuses of Michael Taaffe and Arch Manning. The Los Angeles Dodgers find their way facing elimination as the Toronto Blue Jays go up 3-2 in the World Series. We make our predictions against the spread for this weekend's college and NFL football games. Then we discuss college sports issues with buyout clauses in coaching contracts. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, conversations with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk about the upcoming Texas game and "Legends of the Locker Room" with Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today in the "Legends of the Locker Room," we have Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, who talks about Texas' return from a long road trip. He speaks about seeing the SEC culture during the month-long road trip. Mark and Hardge ran into Chris on the road trip from the Red River Rivalry. He speaks on the expectations, leadership, and culture in Texas. He speaks on veteran teams with maturity like Vanderbilt. He mentions issues with guidelines on player eligibility due to the inability to govern college sports nationally. He gives input on the NCAA allowing college athletes to engage in sports gambling. He comments on the return to Bevo Boulevard for Halloween weekend. What is his Halloween costume preface? HumanN Super Beets impacts Texas professors by creating the product on campus.

Today is "Texas Gameplan Humpday," as the Texas Longhorns look forward to Saturday's early game against the #9-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. We have more from Texas' Head Coach Steve Sarkisian at Monday's press conference, as he discusses the upcoming battle. Game 5 of the World Series: the Toronto Blue Jays tie the series up with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a dominating fashion. The reason why the Indianapolis Colts are trending up in the NFL is. Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin had some comments on Oklahoma's Head Coach Brent Venables. Deion Sanders gave his input on college fans' patience. NBA Load management discussion with Michael Jordan. "The World's Strongest Take!' Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman talking about the Longhorns game against the Commodores and the Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball latest news. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," and the Texas Longhorns move their attention to the Vanderbilt Commodores. Longhorns' Head Coach Steve Sarkisian updates the media on Arch Manning's health, what he's thinking about improving the running game, and how to end the slow starts. Several Longhorns players received SEC weekly awards. Game three of the World Series went 18 innings with the Dodgers winning on a walk-off home run. We had a sports equinox last night with all five major sports having games on the same day. Texas State plays James Madison tonight. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we talk Texas football with Joe Cook of Inside Texas, and we have on Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer after the Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Longhorns Victory Monday,” The Texas Longhorns were 31-14 going into 4th quarter comeback to win 45-38 in overtime against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Longhorns Head Coach addressed the team’s performance in the win and who were the key players that stepped up in the victory. LSU fires Biran Kelly which means they have another huge payout. The Dallas Cowboys lost a tough game to the Denver Broncos 44-24. A preview of game 3 of the World Series. “The World’s Strongest Take!” A conversation with Tommy Yarrish of DallasCoboyws.com. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Chipper Jones joins the show to chop it up with Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!

Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry talk Coach Sark's recent comments to the media, the NBA betting story taking a turn for the worse, Thursday Night Football, and more! They also talk with Anthony Williams and Chipper Jones! It's all here on The Morning Kickoff!

Today is "Prediction Thursday," just two days away from the Texas Longhorns' trip to Starkville, Mississippi, to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media to discuss adjustments ahead of Saturday's game. How will the defense adjust to Michael Taaffe being out for the game, and what should we expect from the Bulldogs? More NBA games last night, and Victor Wembanyama is scary. Cooper Flagg had his rookie struggles, and former Longhorn Tre Johnson was lights out shooting for the Wizards. A breaking story is that an NBA coach and player were arrested this morning in an illegal gambling ring tied to the mafia. We make our predictions for the weekend in college football and the NFL. Sean Payton is still taking shots at Russell Wilson, but Russ is not having it. Plus, a conversation with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk Texas football and Texas Women's basketball, and "Legend of the Locker Room" Lifetime Longhorn Rod Babers joins us to talk about the Longhorns football team and what needs to be done moving forward. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

For "Legends of the Locker Room," we have Texas Lifetime Longhorn and graduate of DBU Rod Babers, as he and Hardge reminisce about working together in the past and what the Texas Longhorn football team needs to do moving forward. How does Duane Akina affect the defensive back unit? What will be the impact of losing Michael Taaffe in the immediate future, and who will need to step up in his absence? What can be done offensively to help Arch and the offense, and how significant an impact will the returning Cedric Baxter have on the team? You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Texas Longhorns Gameplan Humpday Wednesday," and we are a couple of days away from the Texas Longhorns' trip to Starkville to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Michael Taaffe suffered an injury and will be out for a few games. CJ Baxter will return on Saturday. We hear from Arch Manning on what he needs to do to step up. NBA Opening Night was last night, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Houston Rockets on their ring night in double overtime, 125-124. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109. There are some huge games this weekend for the Southeastern Conference. Lane Kiffin gave inside information on the Oklahoma Sooners. The Cowboys want to make a trade for a key position. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman talked Texas Longhorn football, and Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer discussed the Texans' loss to the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as the Texas Longhorns focus on Saturday’s match-up against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Coach Steve Sarkisian talks about what the team needs to do to continue improving.  The World Series is set after the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in last night’s game 7 match-up. Monday Night Football had two games: the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-9, with Jahmyr Gibbs having a career night.  In the other game, the Houston Texans struggled as the Seattle Seahawks defeated them 27-19. We recap Week 7 performances. The NBA is set to take off tonight with two games, including the Houston Rockets traveling to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on their championship night celebration. A new documentary debuts today on Netflix, “Who Killed the Montreal Expos,” about the end of the franchise in Montreal. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Joe Cook of Inside Texas to discuss the Texas Longhorns football team. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today “Longhorns Victory Monday,” the Texas Longhorns have a walk off overtime 16-13 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. How to fix Texas offensive issues, relying on the defense and the team is united through all phases are discussed. Shohei Ohtani is dominating Major League Baseball. The Dallas Cowboys get the 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. Mike McDaniel gives us another gem. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com to talk about Sunday’s Cowboys victory. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is "Feel Good Friday," as the Texas Longhorns get ready for the big SEC match-up in Lexington, Kentucky, to play the Kentucky Wildcats. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian had his final press conference before the game. Arch Manning's growth is starting to show.  In "Thursday Night Football," the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-21, with Joe Flacco showing what he can do with threats at the receiver position. The Major League Baseball League Championship Series continues with the Blue Jays evening their series with the Mariners with an 8-2 win, and the Dodgers are one game away from the World Series with their 3-1 victory over the Brewers. In college football news, Curt Cignetti signed an extension with the Indiana Hoosiers. Deion Sanders is doing some innovative things for the players who don't have game film to have options in the transfer portal. The Dallas Cowboys are looking forward to having CeeDee Lamb back for Sunday's game against the Commanders. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have KVUE's Anne-Parker Coleman to talk about Longhorn's football and Central Texas High School Football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Prediction Thursday," the Texas Longhorns get ready to challenge the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky, at Kroger Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian held a teleconference with the SEC media, discussing transfer portal rules and the upcoming game against the Wildcats. The Longhorns have several players banged up for Saturday's game. The Toronto Blue Jays' bats finally woke up with five home runs against the Seattle Mariners. We make our picks in college football and the NFL against the spread. Jerry Jones thinks highly of his defense. The Steelers play the Bengals tonight. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, we have Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 to talk Texas Football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Texas Humpday Gameplan Wednesday." The Texas Longhorns move on to get ready to travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to play the Kentucky Wildcats. Two Texas Longhorn football players enter the transfer portal. We have more Coach Sarkisian sound from Monday. Texas Men's and Women's Basketball Head Coaches Sean Miller and Vic Schaefer spoke to the media. In the NFL right now, who are the contenders and pretenders? What are the games to look out for in college football this weekend? "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Austin American-Stateman's Danny Davis to talk Texas football and squeeze a little Texas Women's Basketball in, also. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!" 

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” as the #21-ranked Texas Longhorns prepare to face the Kentucky Wildcats, a battle of SEC teams in Lexington, Kentucky, this upcoming Saturday. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talked to the media. The Texas Longhorns Women’s basketball team will start ranked #2. Madison Booker is the SEC Preseason Player of the Year, and Rory Harmon is on the 2nd team. On “Monday Night Football,” the Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders with a walk-off field goal, 25-24, and the Atlanta Falcons ran over the Buffalo Bills with a stellar performance from Lifetime Longhorn Bijan Robinson. Will Mark finally admit his standings within the league? In Major League Baseball League Championship Rounds, the Seattle Mariners spanked the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, conversations with Joe Cook of Inside Texas to talk Texas football, and The Voice of the Houston Texans, Marc Vandermeer, to talk Houston Texans. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is "Longhorns' Victory Monday," the Texas Longhorns defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in the "Red River Rivalry" at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Coach Sarkisian and players were ecstatic in the post-game press conference. More craziness is going around in college football this weekend. Penn State will be looking for a new head coach. The Dallas Cowboys took a rough loss to the Carolina Panthers. Aaron Rodgers looks better than we predicted. The Seattle Mariners start off the American League Championships with a win. A "Hardge Knocks Life," and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com visits the show to talk about the Cowboys' loss. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Feel Good Football Friday," as the Texas Longhorns are a day away from their trip to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, to play the Oklahoma Sooners in the "Red River Rivalry!" The guys talk about the atmosphere before game day. Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media, expressing his thoughts on what needs to happen for Saturday's big game. Thursday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants dominated with Running Back, Cam Skattebo, who scored two touchdowns and rushed for 98 yards. The guys share their thoughts on his performance. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt passed away, and we share our thoughts on her impact at Loyola University Chicago. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, conversations with KVUE's Anne-Parker Coleman and in "Legends of the Locker Room," we have on Texas Longhorn Lifetime Legend Nathan Vasher. You can hear it right here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"