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Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson joins 3rd & Longhorn and opens up about why he chose Texas, what it means to follow in his brother Landon's football footsteps, how that relationship influenced his journey, and who Longhorn fans should be watching on the Texas defense this year. He also gets into the stories behind his tattoos.

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...

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Brandon Baker joins 3rd & Longhorn for a conversation that covers everything. Baker breaks down his move from tackle to guard this season, what the new-look Texas offensive line is looking like heading into the year, and why he chose to make the cross-country move from California to Austin. He also gets into what he misses most about California, where he likes to eat in Austin, which players Longhorn fans should have on their radar this season, and…most importantly: who talks the most trash on the offensive line. 

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Former Texas DB and NFL veteran Caden Sterns joins 3rd & Longhorn for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. Caden opens up about why he chose Texas, what it was like helping turn the program around during a pivotal era, and the talent he played with and against on his way to the league. He also gets real about why he ultimately walked away from the NFL, how much college football has changed since his playing days, and what's next for him. This is a must-watch for any Texas Football fan who remembers what it...

Back-to-back NCAA Softball National Champion Coach Mike White stops by the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at SXSW and he didn't know what he was walking into. Coach White talks about what the Nike partnership means for the growth of softball, what it takes to stay hungry after winning a national championship, and why he believes Chris Del Conte is the driving force behind Texas being the standard in college athletics. Then Teagan Kavan and Reese Atwood crash the interview and turn the tables on their own coach…and it does not disappoint. 😂
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Jonah Williams talks about what it's like balancing football and baseball at the highest level, who his favorite two-sport athletes are (Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, and Kyler Murray all get mentions), and what drives him as a competitor. He also reveals his favorite Nike gear from the launch a jumpsuit that looked like a space suit and settles the debate on who the fastest guy on the Texas Baseball team is. Spoiler: he didn't give up the top spot easy. 

0:00 Intro - Jonah Williams at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Event
0:20 What It Means to Be a...

Texas Baseball pitcher Dylan Volantis joins us at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at SXSW on South Congress for one of the best interviews of the day. Dylan opens up about the moment he got the call from Nike, growing up idolizing lefties Clayton Kershaw and Madison Bumgarner, and what it's been like making the move from California to Austin. He also breaks down his pitch arsenal…five or six pitches deep and growing…shares what makes pitching coach Max Weiner so special, and his teammates crash the interview with a few questions of their own
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Texas Softball star Reese Atwood joins us at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at SXSW fresh off hitting a home run just three hours earlier and arriving in a burnt orange Lamborghini. Reese talks about what it means to rep Nike, what drives her to be great (spoiler: it's family), and what makes the University of Texas unlike anywhere else. She also lets slip something about Coach Mike White's past as a men's fastpitch pitcher from New Zealand…and hopes he wasn't listening. 

0:00 Intro — Reese Atwood at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Event
0:27 What...

Texas Softball ace Teagan Kavan joins us at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at SXSW. Teagan breaks down her full five-pitch arsenal (rise ball is the bread and butter), talks about what it means to wear Texas across her chest, and drops some real advice for young athletes dreaming of playing at this level. Then her coach crashes the interview with a question that had everyone cracking up. 

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Texas Baseball outfielder Aiden Robbins stops by the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at the Yeti Store on South Congress at SXSW. Fresh off a red-hot start to the season, Aiden talks about what it means to be a Nike Blue Ribbon Elite athlete, what's fueling Texas Baseball's early-season success (spoiler: it's the brotherhood), and what life has been like since transferring from Seton Hall to Austin. He also lets slip a little something about Coach Schlossnagle's soft side…and it's gold. 

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Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle stops by the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch Event at SXSW and he's got a lot to say. Coach Schloss breaks down what the Nike partnership means for the program and for athletes Dylan Volantis, Aiden Robbins, and Jonah Williams, dives into what makes this year's team so special (hint: they're "freaky"), and shares how Texas's coach-led, player-driven culture is built from more than just words on a wall. Plus, he tells us about the first pair of Jordans he ever owned…and whether they helped him make varsity.

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Texas Football’s Ryan Wingo stops by the 3rd & Longhorn set LIVE from the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete House at SXSW and yeah… he pulled up in a Lambo.

From growing up in St. Louis to becoming one of the most exciting young players on the Forty Acres, Wingo talks about what it means to be part of Nike’s elite group, why Austin already feels like home, and the moment he realized things were different.

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3rd & Longhorn's Jeremy Hills and Nick Shuley caught up with Colin Simmons live from the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete Launch at SXSW in Austin, where he talked about what it means to be part of Nike, his early experience at Texas, and why “having fun” is his mindset both on and off the field.

From pulling up to the event in a Lambo to repping his favorite Air Force 1s, this is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the future stars of Texas Football.

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Texas legend Quan Cosby joins 3rd & Longhorn for an inside look at what makes Texas Football different.

From his days as a National Champion to becoming one of the most respected voices around the program, Quan brings elite perspective on the Longhorn standard, the evolution of the team, and what it really takes to win at Texas.

In this interview, Quan dives into the culture around the program, the expectations that come with wearing burnt orange, and how today’s team stacks up with some of the best in Texas history.

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Part 2 of our Texas Pro Day coverage takes you even deeper inside the most important day of the year for Longhorns chasing the NFL.

We caught up with Michael Taaffe, Trey Moore, Ethan Burke, and Jack Endries as they showcased their skills in front of coaches and scouts,,,breaking down what they’re hearing from teams, what they’ve been working on, and how they’re approaching this moment.

From rising draft stock to proving doubters wrong, this is a real look at the mindset, preparation, and pressure that comes with earning a shot at the ne...

Step inside Texas Pro Day as some of the biggest names in Texas Football put everything on the line in front of NFL coaches and scouts. We caught up with some of the biggest names in Texas Football as they put their talent on display in front of NFL coaches and scouts. From first-round potential to guys grinding for their shot, this is your behind-the-scenes look at what Pro Day is really all about.

Hear directly from:
Anthony Hill Jr. on improving his draft stock and NFL versatility
Malik Muhammad on blazing speed and proving...

One of the most exciting young quarterbacks in Texas Football, and one of the biggest QB recruits in the country, Dia Bell joins 3rd & Longhorn live from the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete House at SXSW in Austin.

Jeremy Hills and Nick Shuley sit down with the rising Texas QB to talk about his major Nike signing, what it means to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Nike athlete, and his early experience settling into life in Austin and the University of Texas program.

Dia Bell opens up about:
• What signing with Nike...

3rd & Longhorn is live with Cam Coleman from the Burnt Orange Carpet at the Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete House during SXSW in Austin, Texas with Jeremy Hills and Nick Shuley.

On this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, we catch up with Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman as he steps into the spotlight as a Nike Blue Ribbon Elite Athlete.

Cam talks about what it means to join the Nike family, his early impressions of Austin, adjusting to life at Texas, and even his first ever autograph moment as a Longhorn.

Plus:
• His fa...

Texas Longhorns punter Jack Bouwmeester returns to 3rd & Longhorn for a longer conversation after his first appearance on the show.

After transferring from Utah and becoming a key piece of Texas’ special teams unit, Jack reflects on his journey to Austin, what it was like playing in front of 100,000 fans at DKR, and the unforgettable atmosphere of the Texas vs. Texas A&M rivalry game.

Now preparing for the next level after being invited to the NFL Combine, Jack breaks down his training routine leading up to Texas Pro Day, the different techniques behind punting (sp...

We caught up with former Texas pitcher Tristan Stevens at the **Texas Longhorns baseball Alumni Game at Disch-Falk Field.

Stevens, one of the most reliable arms of his era at Texas, returned to the Forty Acres to reconnect with teammates, celebrate the Longhorn brotherhood, and reflect on his time wearing the burnt orange.

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...

From the 2026 Texas Baseball Alumni Game, we catch up with former Longhorn standout Jared Thomas for a candid conversation about his journey from Austin to professional baseball.

After being selected in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies, Jared reflects on his first full season in the pros, a stint in the Arizona Fall League, and the realities of life in minor league baseball.

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From the 2026 Texas Baseball Alumni Game at Disch-Falk Field, we sit down with Longhorn legend Greg Swindell to talk tradition, legacy, and what makes Texas Baseball different.

Swindell reflects on throwing the very first pitch in the inaugural alumni game, returning to campus in every role imaginable as player, pro, coach, and broadcaster, and why the bond between Texas Baseball alumni continues to grow stronger with each generation.

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At the 2026 Texas Baseball Alumni Game, 3rd & Longhorn caught up with former Texas ace Tanner Witt to talk about his journey from the Forty Acres to the New York Mets organization.

Witt shares what it was like being drafted twice…first by the Orioles and later by the Mets. He opens up about the grind of the minor leagues, battling injuries, and what draft day meant to him and his family.

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Mason Shipley is back on 3rd & Longhorn for his second appearance, and this time we go long-form as he closes the chapter on Texas Football and turns the page to the NFL Combine specialist showcase and the NFL Draft.

We talk about the path that brought him from Oklahoma State → Texas State → Texas, what it was like playing for special teams maestro Jeff Banks, and how the specialist unit took pride in helping win games down the stretch. Mason also breaks down the details fans don’t always hear about, including kickoff strategy, how he approaches pressure kicks...

The Threevos are here. We’re closing the book on the 2025 season with the official 3rd & Longhorn Award Show, where the winners win a Threevo (3 + Bevo) LIVE from UPLIFT Desk.

We give out the award for:
• Offensive Player of the Year
• Defensive Player of the Year
• Play of the Year
and many more. 

The 2025 season gave Longhorn fans no shortage of moments to remember, and this episode is all about celebrating the players and plays that defined it.

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Jelani McDonald joins 3rd & Longhorn for an in-depth conversation from the North End Zone trophy room at DKR. One of the most electric athletes on Texas’ defense, McDonald breaks down his journey to the Forty Acres, why he took a leap of faith to flip his commitment to Texas, and what it was like running out in front of 105,000 fans for the first time.

Jelani dives into his transition from high school quarterback to a multi-position defensive weapon, playing four different roles in the secondary, and how studying the game has helped him become a true playmaker. He...

On this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, we sit down with Texas Long Snapper Lance St. Louis for an in-depth look at one of the most overlooked and demanding roles in football.

Lance breaks down his unique recruiting journey from Arizona to the Forty Acres, how specialist camps and performance data helped put him on the radar, and why long snapping is as much mental as it is physical. He explains snap velocity, consistency, timing, and how he once clocked a 40 mph snap to win a national speed competition.

We also dive into the science behind...

With Texas' hiring of Will Muschamp as its new defensive coordinator, we have our former Longhorns break down what the program is getting with the move.

In this 3rd & Longhorn Special Edition, Alex Okafor and Fozzy Whittaker share what it was like playing for Muschamp, including his approach to preparation, accountability, and development. Derrick Johnson and Rod Babers add their perspective on what Muschamp’s experience and leadership could mean for the Texas defense moving forward.

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Texas closes the season with a statement.

Behind a dominant performance from Arch Manning, the Longhorns powered past Michigan 41-27 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to finish the year 10-3. Entering the game shorthanded, especially on defense, Texas answered every question with toughness, execution, and poise on the big stage.

On this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, Jeremy Hills, Adrian Phillips, Nick Shuley and Mark Higgins break down Arch Manning’s breakout bowl performance, how Texas overcame key absences, and what this win says about the future of the program heading into next season. From offensive ex...

Texas enters the bowl game with something to prove after missing the playoff and will be doing it shorthanded, missing seven starters on defense and two on offense. Michigan has dealt with its own turmoil this season but arrives with most of its roster intact minus 3 missing starters.

This preview dives into:
• How Texas approaches a statement game without key veterans
• What this matchup means for a young Longhorn roster
• Why Arch Manning and the next wave of Texas talent will be under the spotlight
• How this bowl game sets the tone for the 2025...

This special edition interview was recorded back in July ahead of the season.

Texas Director of Football Creative Media Derek Ochoa joins Alex Okafor, Derrick Johnson, and Nick Shuley to pull back the curtain on the powerhouse behind Texas Football’s brand.

We talk building an elite media machine, elevating player storytelling, shaping fan connection, and how Texas’ creative identity has become a national standard.

Dive in to understand how Texas became the benchmark in college football media. Like, comment, and subscribe.

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Texas walked into the rivalry game with everything on the line…and walked out with a statement win. The Longhorns dominated Texas A&M 27–17, shutting down Marcel Reed, running all over the Aggies, and proving exactly who the better team is in the state of Texas.

In this episode of 3rd & Longhorn, Nick Shuley is joined by Texas legends Derrick Johnson and Rod Babers to break down every angle of the performance…from Tre Wisner’s huge day, to the defensive clamps that ended A&M’s SEC title hopes, to what this win really means for the Longho...

Texas dominated A&M 27–17, running all over the Aggies and shutting down Marcel Reed. Tre Wisner delivered a breakout performance while the Texas defense exposed A&M’s flaws and likely ended Reed’s Heisman hopes.

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.

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The stakes couldn’t be bigger. Texas enters the showdown with Texas A&M looking to keep its slim College Football Playoff hopes alive, while the Aggies roll into Austin trying to finish off a perfect regular season.

Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins and Nick Shuley break down everything that will decide this rivalry clash…from quarterback play and defensive matchups to coaching adjustments and the pressure facing both teams. Can the Longhorns spoil A&M’s dream season? Or will the Aggies stay unbeaten and strengthen their playoff résumé?

We dive into the keys...

Texas takes down Arkansas 52-37 in a must-win game that keeps the Longhorns in the College Football Playoff hunt. Arch Manning continues his incredible run, the offense finds its rhythm again, and the defense makes key plays when it matters. Jeremy Hills, Nick Shuley, and Mark Higgins break down everything from the win, what stood out, and what it means heading into Friday’s huge matchup in Austin against undefeated Texas A&M.

We recap the highs, the concerns, and the momentum Texas will carry into one of the biggest games of the season. Longhorns stay alive an...

Texas returns to Austin looking to steady the season after a devastating loss to Georgia…and with only a slim path left to the College Football Playoff. Arkansas may be one of the SEC’s bottom teams, but they’ve pushed nearly everyone to the brink and come into this matchup with nothing to lose.

In this 3rd & Longhorn preview, we break down what Texas must clean up offensively, how the defense can reset at home, and why this game is more dangerous than the records suggest. Can the Longhorns protect home turf and keep their postseason hopes...

Texas came into the showdown with playoff hopes and left with a wake-up call. The Longhorns were beaten in every phase of the game in a 35-10 loss to Georgia, falling to 7-3 and now needing help to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt.

Alex Okafor, Aaron Williams, Jeremy Hills, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down what went wrong for Texas on both sides of the ball, how the offense completely stalled, and why Georgia looked a step ahead all night. The crew also looks ahead at what’s next for the Longhorns, what still ne...

We’re LIVE from Howler Brothers and the Howler Hacienda for one of the biggest games of the season: #10 Texas vs. #5 Georgia. The Longhorns are looking for redemption after dropping both matchups to the Bulldogs last year. This time, it’s personal. Can Texas finally break through and take down mighty Georgia?

Derrick Johnson, Jeremy Hills, Fozzy Whittaker, Alex Okafor, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down how Texas can avenge last season’s losses, what Arch Manning and the Longhorn offense must do to attack Georgia’s defense, the keys to slowing down Georgia’s powerful...

It’s the Bye Week…but there’s plenty to talk about.

The crew: Fozzy Whittaker, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, Mark Higgins, and Nick Shuley break down Texas’ dominant win over Vanderbilt and what it means heading into the final stretch of the season.

In this episode we cover:

Texas sits in a pivotal spot controllin...

The Longhorn offense finally came alive and it came at the perfect time. #20 Texas exploded against #9 Vanderbilt in a statement win that could put the Longhorns right back in the College Football Playoff race.

Jeremy Hills, Tony Hills, Mark Higgins and Nick Shuley break down how the offense caught fire, how Arch Manning’s return sparked the team, and how the defense did what they needed to do in the 34-31 victory.

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After 42 days away from home, Texas Football finally returns to DKR for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. The #20 Longhorns host the red-hot #9 Vanderbilt Commodores…a team that has flipped the preseason script and now enters Austin as the higher ranked team. Can Texas pull off the upset and defend the Forty Acres? Will Arch Manning be cleared to play after suffering a concussion, or will the Longhorns have to rely on their backup Matthew Caldwell against one of the nation’s most balanced offenses?

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