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Number one Texas beat UTSA 30 to 6 and somehow everyone seems disappointed. Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, Alex Okafor, Mark Higgins and Nick Shuley sit down to break down what actually happened Saturday night and separate the real concerns from the overreaction. The crew gets into why the defense deserves way more credit than it is getting, why the offense felt disjointed and whether that is actually a Sark and Arch compatibility problem or just a big win hangover, and what Arch Manning's first 19 games actually look like compared to every other great quarterback in Texas history. They also talk about what Giani Spetic's 52 yard field goal means for this team going forward, Ryan Niblett finally showing some wiggle, and why UTSA has some guys that are going to be playing somewhere else next year.

0:04 Welcome Back - UTSA Recap Special Edition
0:42 Why There Was No Postgame Show This Week
1:03 Rod Opens Up - The Defense Deserves More Credit
1:56 Arch Manning Completing Less Than 50 Percent Downfield - Is That a Problem
2:56 What Is the Identity of This Offense Three Games In
3:42 Resting the Horses and What Derek Cooper Showed Us
4:10 Could This Be the Hardest Schedule in Texas Football History
5:21 What We Actually Saw From the Offense - Inconsistency and Sloppiness
6:01 UTSA Was More Intense Than Texas and That Is a Problem
6:47 Defense Held UTSA Out of the End Zone for the First Time in 75 Games
7:36 A Mature Team Plays to Their Standard the Week After a Big Win
8:34 The Offense Was Not Completely Broken - Let Us Be Fair
9:41 Silver Lining - 200 Plus Yards Rushing and Six Quarters Without Giving Up a Touchdown
10:17 The Passing Game Felt Disjointed - What Is Actually Going On
10:59 Does Arch Manning Have a Comfort Player Yet
11:38 Colt Had Shipley and Vince Had David Thomas - Who Does Arch Have
12:07 Are We Expecting Too Much From Arch Manning
12:51 The Accuracy and Timing Concerns That Keep Coming Back
13:09 Is Arch Manning Actually Compatible With Sark's Offense
15:45 Sark Took Blame in the Press Conference and That Matters
16:11 Arch Manning's First 19 Games Compared to Every Great Texas Quarterback
19:00 Reframe the Expectations - This Might Be a Defense First Team
20:19 The O Line Is Better and He Has Time to Throw - So Why the Inconsistency
20:54 UTSA Has Portal Players Worth Watching - Chapman and Henderson
21:41 Giani Spetic Goes Hits a 52 Yarder
22:10 Niblett Finally Showed Some Wiggle
22:56 Wrap Up and Tennessee Preview Coming Soon

Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.

3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football, offering a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 Acres. Whether you’re a die-hard Longhorn fan or new to the scene, our show provides unparalleled insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert breakdowns of games, players, and strategies.

Meet Our Team:
Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights. 

Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles. 

Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development. 

Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.

Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.

Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports.

What to Expect:
• Game Highlights & Recaps: Reli