The Longhorn Republic: Diving in on the rebuilt RB room

The Longhorn Republic: Diving in on the rebuilt RB room

The Texas Longhorns lost the top four running backs from last year's team, but have seemingly gone all-in on a pair of runners that they think can take them to the next level. The duo of Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown were two of the top RBs in the transfer portal, and seemingly come to Texas with hopes to increase their championship potential and NFL Draft stock. Can their explosive playmaking ability help get Texas over the hump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

UTSA 2026 Football Preview (ft. Jared Kalmus)

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven welcome Jared Kalmus from the Alamo Audible to preview the 2026 UTSA Roadrunners season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Longhorn Republic: Missouri Tigers Preview

As we continue our march toward the season, we continue our reverse-order previews and land on the Missouri Tigers. After meeting regularly in the Big 12, the two former foes met just one time in the last 10 years, a Texas Bowl win in two previous eras for both teams. The Longhorns are now in the SEC with a new coaching staff and the Tigers are building a lasting threat in the conference. What can we expect from the Tigers in 2026, with a refreshed core of players and a coaching staff looking to rework itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Texas Tech 2026 Football Preview (ft. Rob Breaux)

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with Rob Breaux to talk Big 12, Brendan Sorsby, and all things Texas Tech for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Longhorn Republic: What should we expect from Arch?

We begin our summer self-scouting with the man everyone can't help but talk about: Texas quarterback Arch Manning. It's undeniable that Manning started the 2025 campaign on a low note, struggling against Ohio State and playing well below expectations. However, as the season went on, and Texas figured out its offensive line, Manning's production shot up and he ended the season with two of his best games. Heading into what most assume is his final year in Austin, what is fair to expect from the former No. 1 quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]