Podcast Episodes

Introducing 'The State of Recruiting'

Welcome to The State of Recruiting, a weekly podcast featuring the insights of Longhorn recruiting analyst Mike Roach and hosted by Bobby Burton. Each week, he criss-crosses the state, watching and t…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Longhorns ready to face LSU after opening 2019 by throttling Louisiana Tech

Rod Babers, Jeff Howe, and Matt Butler recap the Longhorns' 45-14 win over Louisiana Tech and dive deep into a colossal tussle on the Forty Acres this weekend with LSU. Barton Simmons of 247Sports an…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Longhorns game preview, reactions to depth chart, Big 12 predictions....

Rod Babers, Jeff Howe, and Matt Butler preview this weekend's season opener against Louisiana Tech. They also give predictions for the Longhorns this season. Plus, they talk depth chart -- mostly CBs…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Quentin Johnston, Xavion Alford commitments and what’s left on the board for 2020

The Longhorns now have 17 verbal commitments and are heading down the home stretch of building their 2020 class.  Jeff Howe and Mike Roach discuss the Quentin Johnston and Xavion Alford commitments a…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Remembering Cedric Benson, remaining depth chart battles, impact of injuries

Rod Babers, Jeff Howe, and Matt Butler open this week's show by remembering Cedric Benson.  They then shift their focus to this year's team and discuss questions surrounding the cornerback and lineba…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Texas camp and scrimmage headlines, impact of injuries to Keaontay Ingram and Caden Sterns, Longhorns still on fire in recruiting

Rod Babers, Jeff Howe, and Matt Butler discuss how the recent injuries to Keaontay Ingram and Caden Sterns will impact the Longhorns for the remainder of camp. Rod also shares a few thoughts and memo…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

The latest from Texas camp on the CB competition, OL depth and faith in Todd Orlando

Rod Babers, Jeff Howe, and Matt Butler share their first impressions from fall practice. They also debate if the Texas defense will be on a level of their own in the Big 12 Conference.

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Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

What Bijan Robinson's commitment means to the Texas Longhorns

Bijan Robinson has committed to Texas. What does it mean for the Longhorns in the rest of the 2020 recruiting cycle? How does it impact the future of the program? Horns247's Mike Roach and Jeff Howe …

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

How should the Longhorns be ranked nationally? It's time for Bijan Robinson's decision and Texas fall camp

Jeff Howe, Rod Babers, Matt Butler and Mike Roach discuss expectations for the Longhorns in 2019. Is Texas really a top-5 squad? Why should the burnt orange faithful be confident? Plus, Tom Herman an…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Texas is riding a wave of 2020 and 2021 recruiting momentum; examining Jordan Whittington's potential impact

Jeff Howe, Rod Babers, Mike Roach and Matt Butler break down what Texas assistants Stan Drayton and Todd Orlando said at the recent THSCA convention and examine the shot in the arm the Longhorns have…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago