2026 NFL Draft Reaction, Draft Day 2006 Revisited & the Brendan Sorsby Gambling Situation

Arch Manning’s Future, Texas Softball Legend Cat Osterman & the End of the Sorsby Saga

Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou are back for another packed episode of THE STAMPEDE! Texas softball legend Cat Osterman joins the show to discuss her Olympic experience, Texas softball's back-to-back national championships and what makes Longhorns ace Teagan Kavan so special. Then, they tackle the question of the week: Could Arch Manning really return to Austin for the 2027 season? The guys also react to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's decision to enter the NFL supplemental draft, discussing the end of the Sorsby saga and why this outcome could benefit everyone involved. Plus, Mack and Vince answer YOUR questions. Which road venues did they love playing in? Which stadiums did they hate visiting? What did they learn from each other during their careers? And much more! Chapters (00:00) Cat Osterman Joins the Show! (21:16) Could Arch Really Return in 2027? (30:02) The Sorsby Saga Ends (39:40) Mailbag Questions Have a question for the guys? Leave it in the comments! New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/ #hookem #texaslonghorns #texasfootball #collegefootball #secfootball #texastechfootball #texastechredraiders #brendansorsby #ncaa #texassoftball #collegesoftball

Longhorn Legend Ricky Williams on Staying at Texas, the Rushing Record & Life After Football

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, 1998 Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. Ricky looks back on his pursuit of the NCAA all-time rushing record and his iconic touchdown run against Texas A&M. He also discusses his relationship with Mack, the unique bond they built during their lone season together in Austin and his decision to return to Texas for his senior year. Then, Vince provides his insight into what NFL minicamp is really like, and the guys close the show by weighing in on the Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy and the backlash to his eligibility ruling. Chapters (00:00) Ricky Williams Joins the Show! (44:48) What Is Minicamp Really Like? (52:44) Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/ #hookem #texaslonghorns #texasfootball #collegefootball #secfootball #rickywilliams #texastechfootball #texastechredraiders #brendansorsby #ncaa

Josh Pate on Texas' National Title Hopes, Arch Manning & the Protect College Sports Act

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Josh Pate joins Mack Brown and Bob Ballou for a wide-ranging conversation about Texas football, Arch Manning, the future of college sports and more! Josh discusses his visit with Steve Sarkisian this spring, the vibe around the Texas program and why the Longhorns' Citrus Bowl victory over Michigan could be more meaningful than many think. He also shares his thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act, the changing landscape of college athletics and why he thinks the College Football Playoff should stay at 12 teams. Later in the show, Mack and Bob take a closer look at the key provisions of the Protect College Sports Act and examine how it could reshape college football if it's passed. They wrap up the episode by discussing the recent comments from Sarkisian, Joey McGuire and Cody Campbell that have reignited the Texas-Texas Tech rivalry. Chapters (00:00) Josh Pate Joins the Show! (52:08) The Protect College Sports Act (1:04:20) Texas-Texas Tech Rivalry Reignited New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/ #hookem #texaslonghorns #texasfootball #collegefootball #secfootball #joshpate #archmanning #stevesarkisian #ncaa #cfp #collegefootballplayoff #texastechfootball #texastechredraiders #nameimagelikeness

Is a 24-Team Playoff Coming? Plus, Vince Young’s Recruiting Visit, Games Abroad & O-Line Development

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, Vince Young, Mack Brown and Bob Ballou discuss the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams. Would expanding the field let too many average teams into the CFP? Is time for college football to finally settle on a format and stick with it for a few years? And what about Steve Sarkisian’s idea of conducting conference playoffs to determine which teams advance to a four-team CFP bracket? The guys weigh all the different options and share their thoughts. Then, they answer your questions on all things recruiting! Mack explains how the recruiting process changed over the course of his coaching career, while Vince relives his recruiting trip to Austin and reveals the role Texas basketball star T.J. Ford played in helping convince him to become a Longhorn. Chapters (00:00) Happy Birthday to Vince! (05:07) Is a 24-Team CFP Inevitable? (28:31) Football Games Abroad (35:38) Answering YOUR Questions New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/

Jordan Shipley Joins the Show, Plus What’s Next for the Longhorns After Spring Ball?

On the latest edition of THE STAMPEDE, former Texas wide receiver Jordan Shipley joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. It’s been four months since Jordan was involved in a terrifying accident which caused severe burns to his hands, arms and legs. Now, he joins the show to discuss what happened that day, his incredible recovery, the support he’s received from people around the world and how this event has changed his perspective. Jordan also reflects on his time in Austin, including how he battled back from two injuries early in his career, whether the Sooners or Aggies were a bigger rival during his time in school, the time he nearly took out Bevo after scoring a touchdown and what would've happened against Alabama if Colt McCoy had been healthy. Plus, the guys dive into what Texas' coaches and players are focused on now that spring ball is over, why this is a critical time of year for development, what life is like as an NFL rookie and some of YOUR questions. Chapters (00:00) Post-Spring Focus (23:33) Jordan Shipley Joins (59:05) Life as an NFL Rookie (1:08:38) Answering YOUR Questions (1:21:01) Remembering Mike Tolleson New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/