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Longhorn Blitz: Where Texas stands heading into the Red River Showdown with Oklahoma Oct 05, 2021

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Rod Babers, Matt Butler and Jeff Howe are back to discuss Texas' 32-27 win over TCU and the Red River Showdown with Oklahoma. It's clear that Bijan Robinson has established himself as a superstar, but how far can he carry the Longhorns? Rod explains that while Matt brings numbers to the table that put into focus the battles Texas has to win to topple the Sooners inside the Cotton Bowl.

You can get the latest Longhorn news and analysis at Horns247. The Horn is where Rod (3-7 p.m.) and Jeff (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) can be heard on the air daily.

The Flagship: Texas set for heated Red River Shootout battle against Oklahoma Oct 04, 2021

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It's Red River Shootout week on The Flagship Podcast! The Longhorns and Sooners are set for the annual battle in the Cotton Bowl as No. 21 ranked Texas and No. 6 ranked Oklahoma prepare for the 117th meeting between the two rivalry programs.

On the early week edition of The Flagship Podcast, Horns247 columnist Chip Brown and managing editor Taylor Estes take an early look ahead to Saturday's Texas-OU game. The Flagship recaps all first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian had to say during his Monday press conference with the Longhorns coming off of a much-needed road win at TCU last weekend. The co-hosts deliver the latest injury update on the Longhorns, including some bad news for the offense after Sarkisian announced senior offensive lineman Denzel Okafor will soon undergo season-ending surgery after he went down in last Saturday's game against the Horned Frogs.

The Flagship discuss what Okafor's absence will mean for the Texas offensive line, which will need to play its best game of the year against a solid Sooners' defense that currently ranks No. 7 in the country against the run. Chip and Taylor also discuss the production of sophomore running back Bijan Robinson coming off of his outstanding performance against the Horned Frogs that saw him rush for 216 yards and two touchdowns in the 32-27 win over TCU, and how crucial it is for the Longhorns’ receivers to step up their game and help take some of the workload off of Robinson this weekend when they take on the Sooners.

After a quick break, The Flagship returns with our 'Love it or leave it' segment, with this week's topics touching on the level of concern for Texas after showing some struggles on both sides of the ball against TCU, how important it is for Texas to not expect Robinson to continue to carry the load for the Longhorns' offense and what to make of the Sooners close games and early offensive struggles this season.

Get your Texas-OU week started off right with the latest episode of The Flagship Podcast!

The Flagship: Recapping Longhorns' road win at TCU Oct 03, 2021

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Texas posted a significant win over the weekend against an opponent that always seems to have the Longhorns' number in TCU. On this week's game reaction episode of The Flagship Podcast, Horns247 columnist Chip Brown and managing editor Taylor Estes recap the Longhorns' 32-27 road win over the Horned Frogs, which saw Texas RB Bijan Robinson put the game on his back and lead Texas to a much needed win in the game before this year's Red River Shootout.

Texas fans won't want to miss this week's game reaction edition of The Flagship Podcast.

The Flagship: Voice of TCU breaks down Horned Frogs Sep 30, 2021

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In this week’s preview edition of The Flagship Podcast ahead of Texas’ attempt to claim the Longhorns’ first win over TCU in Fort Worth since 2013 (when a lightning storm caused a three-hour delay in the middle of the game), we talk to Brian Estridge, the voice of TCU football and longtime morning show host on WBAP in Dallas-Fort Worth.

We get right to it and ask Estridge what the (bleep) happened to the TCU defense in giving up 595 yards, including 350 yards rushing, in a 42-34 loss at home last Saturday against crosstown rival SMU in the Battle For The Iron Skillet.

In addition to four members of the SMU staff having worked at TCU previously under Gary Patterson, including SMU head coach Sonny Dykes (as an analyst), the Horned Frogs were missing some key defensive starters who should be back this week to face Texas, Estridge said.

Estridge weighs in on if Patterson might be simplifying some things this week to help some of the inexperienced members of TCU’s secondary.

So how has TCU gone 2-8 in games before facing Texas the past 10 years and 3-6 in games after facing the Longhorns yet has gone 7-2 against UT the last nine years? Estridge shares his can’t-miss theory on the matter.

Gone is offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie (now at Texas Tech). So the TCU offense is being run by prodigal Horned Frogs’ play caller Doug Meacham (who served as co-coordinator with Cumbie previously) with influence from analyst and former Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill, Estridge said.

Estridge breaks down the play of a TCU offense loaded at the skill positions. Horned Frogs’ RB Zach Evans is averaging a Big 12-best 110.0 yards per game rushing and 7.9 yards per carry; and WR Taye Barber is averaging 23.0 yards per catch; while quarterback Max Duggan, who is 2-0 against Texas, has seven TD passes with two interceptions and is the team’s second-leading rusher (behind Evans).

Saturday marks Texas’ first Big 12 road game of 2021, and Estridge talks about what kind of a reception the SEC-bound Longhorns and former TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte might receive.

Estridge wraps things up with how he thinks Saturday’s game will play out.

Longhorn Blitz: How high can a 35-point thrashing of Texas Tech lift Texas? Sep 28, 2021

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Rod Babers, Matt Butler and Jeff Howe are back to discuss Texas' 70-35 win over Texas Tech and look at a critical upcoming conference road battle with TCU. The latest edition of the Longhorn Blitz podcast breaks down a breakout performance by the Texas offensive line, the potential of Bijan Robinson and Xavier Worthy to be superstars on offense, why the development of Alfred Collins needs to be accelerated and how concerned the burnt orange faithful should be about the chunk-yardage passing plays the Longhorns surrendered to the Red Raiders.

You can get the latest Longhorn news and analysis at Horns247. The Horn is where Rod (3-7 p.m.) and Jeff (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) can be heard on the air daily.

The Flagship: Texas enters gauntlet stretch of Big 12 play beginning Saturday at TCU Sep 27, 2021

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Texas football got off to a solid start to Big 12 play in the Longhorns' 70-35 win over Texas Tech. The stout performance will need to continue in the coming weeks as Texas prepares for a gauntlet stretch of the 2021 schedule, which starts this weekend against TCU.

The Flagship Podcast starts off the week with a loaded show as Horns247 columnist Chip Brown and managing editor Taylor Estes weigh in on the Longhorns' dominant win over the Red Raiders and look ahead to what Texas will face this weekend at TCU. The Flagship talks about the Horned Frogs' upset loss to SMU, particularly the questionable at best performance by the TCU defense, which allowed 350 yards rushing to the Mustangs.

Chip and Taylor discuss how Texas will likely see a far improved TCU team this week considering the Horned Frogs' success in preparing for Texas since joining the Big 12 and weigh in on ways the Longhorns can further expose this TCU defense with the continued production shown by Casey Thompson and the plethora of dominant running backs Texas has at its disposal, starting with Bijan Robinson.

The Flagship also weighs in on the Texas defense's performance to start Big 12 play and discuss some key areas of focus for the unit as the Longhorns make their way through conference play.

After a quick break, The Flagship returns with our 'Love it or leave it' segment, with this week's topics touching on the surprising performance by both the Texas offense and the TCU defense last week, how prepared this Horned Frogs' team will be when they take on the Longhorns Saturday and give some way-too-early odds for Texas' chances at being in a Big 12 title game after some of the top teams in the conference struggling early in the season.

Catch all of that and much more on The Flagship Podcast!

The Flagship: Reacting to Texas pummeling Texas Tech to open Big 12 play Sep 26, 2021

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The Longhorns took care of business against the Red Raiders in posting a 70-35 win over Texas Tech to open Big 12 play.

On this week's game reaction edition of The Flagship Podcast, Horns247 managing editor Taylor Estes recaps the Longhorns' dominant performance against the Red Raiders as Estes weighs in on QB Casey Thompson's impressive showing in his second career-start for Texas. The Flagship talks the running game success against a Texas Tech team that entered the game allowing only 1.7 rushing yards per attempt prior to the defeat by the Longhorns, how Thompson's connection with true freshman receiver Xavier Worthy may be the difference maker down the stretch, the Longhorns' defensive performance against the Red Raiders and much more!

Make sure to catch this week's game reaction edition of The Flagship Podcast.

The State of Recruiting: Previewing visitors for the weekend Sep 24, 2021

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The State of Recruiting is a podcast about recruiting in the State of Texas. Horns247 recruiting analysts Mike Roach and Nick Harris work the road in Texas week in and week out to collect the latest recruiting information.

Mike Roach and Nick Harris preview the big visitors Texas is bringing in for this weekend's game and pick the high school slate with the help of Guy Frazier.

Hosts: Nick Harris and Mike Roach

The Flagship: Behind enemy lines preview of what Texas will face in Texas Tech Sep 23, 2021

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Last year, Texas was a 17-point favorite at Texas Tech in both teams' Big 12 opener, and the Longhorns needed minor miracles to overcome a 15-point deficit in the last 3:13 to escape Lubbock with a 63-56 overtime victory.

Joining us this week on The Flagship Podcast to preview the 2021 Big 12 opener between the Longhorns and Red Raiders is Jarret Johnson, publisher of InsideTheRedRaiders.com, who said Tech coach Matt Wells "mentions that game against Texas last year a lot" to his team.

Gone is Tech quarterback Alan Bowman - replaced by 6-foot-5, 230-pound Oregon transfer Tyler Shough. Johnson explains why Shough is off to an up-and-down start for the Red Raiders.

Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson, who ripped off a 75-yard touchdown run against Texas last season, is returning from injury. But Johnson tells you why Tech hasn't missed Thompson thanks to freshman running back Tahj Brooks, who is averaging 8.1 yards per carry.

Johnson talks about how Tech's 6-foot-3, 220-pound sophomore receiver Erik Ezukanma, who had seven catches for 91 yards and a touchdown against Texas last season, has only gotten better.

Tech is 3-0 after victories against Houston, Stephen F. Austin and Florida International and trailed early in all three games. The Red Raiders needed a fourth-and-goal pass breakup on the last play of he game against FCS opponent SFA to hold on to a 28-22 victory.

Johnson says because of the competition, it's hard to tell just how strong Tech's 3-0 start really is. Johnson also says Tech's offensive line has been inconsistent and really struggled against SFA.

Johnson talks about the Tech defense, which he says has a strong front seven and has been stout against the run but might be vulnerable in the secondary.

Johnson tells you how Tech coach Matt Wells, who found linebacker Colin Schooler (brother of Texas safety Brenden Schooler) in the transfer portal last year, went to the transfer portal again in 2021 and found gold (in addition to QB Shough).

Johnson also talks about Wells' job security after going 4-8 and 4-6 in his first two seasons in Lubbock.

How do Tech fans view Texas now that the Longhorns have said they're leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference? Johnson tells you and gives you his prediction for how Saturday's game at 11 am CT (on ABC) at Royal-Memorial Stadium plays out.

Longhorn Blitz: A 58-point palate cleanser as Texas heads into Big 12 play Sep 21, 2021

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Rod Babers, Matt Butler and Jeff Howe are back to discuss Texas' 58-0 win over Rice while looking ahead to the Big 12 opener with Texas Tech. The latest edition of the Longhorn Blitz podcast looks at what Steve Sarkisian and Co. fixed coming off of a humbling loss to Arkansas, what should give the burnt orange faithful hope for brighter days ahead and what part of the 2021 squad remain unknown or concerns heading into conference play.

You can get the latest Longhorn news and analysis at Horns247. The Horn is where Rod (3-7 p.m.) and Jeff (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) can be heard on the air daily.

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