THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns

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/

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

National champions Mack Brown and Vince Young join CBS Austin's Bob Ballou for another episode of THE STAMPEDE! The guys start the show by revisiting Vince's experience as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft. Vince dives into the emotions he felt on draft day, what the week immediately following the draft was like, building relationships with his new teammates and more! Then they get into the six Longhorns selected in the 2026 NFL draft, explain why Steve Sarkisian and the Texas coaching staff deserve credit for the number of Longhorns signed as undrafted free agents and Vince shares his thoughts on the quarterback draft class. With Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby under NCAA investigation for gambling, they discuss the issue of gambling in college sports. Then, they wrap up the show by answering some of YOUR questions. Chapters (00:00) Vince's Draft Day Memories (18:51) 6 Longhorns Drafted (36:13) Evaluating the QB Draft Class (46:04) Gambling in College Sports (1:04:13) 5-for-5 Eligibility Model (1:05:38) 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/