Episode Details

Is it Only Texas Who Can Beat Texas? Texas is 4-0 and still hasn't played its best football. With the bye week here, we're taking on the conversations filling up your timeline.

Jeremy Hills, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Alex Okafor, Mark Higgins and Nick Shuley break down:

* Colin Simmons' historic day. 5.5 sacks set a new Texas record, so why no SEC Player of the Week? (Plus some good news that came in right before we went on air.)
* Is Texas really the #1 team? An elite defense, an offense still finding itself, and why the panel says the ranking doesn't matter at 4-0.
* Behind the sticks. The first-down numbers behind all those 2nd-and-longs, and how Texas gets back on schedule.
* Penalties. 11 for 115 yards. What it'll take to clean it up before the Red River Rivalry.
* Special teams and grit. A tough day in the third phase, and what it says about this team that it still found a way to win.

The ceiling is high, and the stretch ahead is tough. Let us know in the comments: what's the #1 thing Texas needs to fix?

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* Studio space graciously provided by Keller Williams Realty International.

0:00 Intro & Panel
0:44 Colin Simmons' Historic 5.5-Sack Game
2:27 Why Did Colin Simmons Not Win SEC Player of the Week?
3:55 Breaking: Colin Simmons Wins National Defensive Player of the Week!
6:19 Let Sark Handle His Team Discipline In-House
8:20 Ignore the Talking Heads
9:29 Should Texas Drop in the Rankings?
11:20 Can This Offense Win a Title?
12:34 Forget the Title Talk: The Road Ahead
14:46 Rising to the Moment in Big Games
15:33 Getting Behind the Sticks
16:36 The First-Down Problem
18:28 11 Penalties for 115 Yards
20:46 "Only Texas Can Beat Texas"
22:55 Nick's Tough Day: Special Teams
23:43 A Team That Finds Ways to Win
25:22 Wrap-Up & Subscribe

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.

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