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ESPN sideline reporter extraordinaire Kris Budden joins the On Second Thought podcast to break down the first College Football Playoff rankings reveal and Texas’ chances of finishing in the top 12 by season’s end. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also predict the outcomes of pivotal matchups: BYU vs. Utah, Miami vs. Notre Dame and Alabama vs. LSU. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas star edge rusher Colin Simmons stops by the On Second Thought podcast this week to discuss his philanthropic works and being named to All-State’s Good Works Team. He also gives an update on his playing status entering Texas’ game against Mississippi State after missing the last game with a high ankle sprain. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down Steve Sarkisian preaching about the Mamba mentality, third-quarter struggles and if quarterback Arch Manning is receiving too much criticism after leading the team to a win over Ole Miss. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Texas Longhorns dropped a second straight game to drop to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play, several alumni, notably former linebacker Brian Jones of CBS Sports, were critical of the team’s performance, leading to questions about its toughness. Jones joins the On Second Thought podcast to discuss his frustrations with hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls leading into Saturday’s must win against No. 7 Ole Miss. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas season just hit a massive snag with the upset loss to Oklahoma and SEC Nation’s Chris Doering — a Florida legend — stops by On Second Thought to discuss a huge gut check for the Horns and his Gators entering Saturday’s game. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down what’s ailing Texas signal caller Arch Manning and coach Steve Sarkisian, who came to his quarterback’s defense. They also take a look at what’s happening in College Station as Texas A&M coach Mike Elko deals with the fallout of him taking a cheap shot at fan site TexAgs after an embarrassing 27-6 loss at Missouri. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tulsa World columnist Berry Tramel joins the On Second Thought podcast and explains why the Oklahoma Sooners won’t score a touchdown in Saturday’s Red River clash against Texas. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also weigh in with their predictions and their State Fair game plans after leaving the Cotton Bowl. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest “On Second Thought” podcast, ESPN college football analyst Sam Acho conducts a master class in examining the challenges facing Texas quarterback Arch Manning as the No. 1 Horns open SEC play at Tennessee. The Longhorn legend also projects what we can expect from defensive coordinator Will Muschamp against Tennessee’s electric freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Second Thought hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls break down the fallout from the Arch Manning-Holly Rowe-Steve Sarkisian-AI video fallout and welcome UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor, whose Roadrunners play at Texas Saturday. Traylor discusses the daunting task of facing the top-ranked team in the country and the challenges that come with retaining talent in the NIL-transfer portal era. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the massive top-five matchup between Texas and Ohio State looming, legendary Columbus journalist Tim May stops by “On Second Thought” to give us a peek behind the Buckeye curtain as the top-ranked team in America seeks to run its winning streak over the Longhorns to three game. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls give their game predictions and discuss the latest developments in LSU’s feud with the SEC. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Illustrated college football columnist Pat Forde joins the “On Second Thought” set to explain why he’s picking Notre Dame to win the national championship and where the Texas Longhorns figure in the playoff picture. He also examines the controversy surrounding LSU coach Lane Kiffin who appears hellbent on continuing his pursuit of NFL washouts. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas-ex and current Texas State head coach GJ Kinne joins On Second Thought this week to talk about the Bobcats preparation for the season opener vs. the Longhorns.  Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss Arch Manning’s maturation and major conferences saying no to players coming back to college after getting cut by the pros. Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich joins On Second Thought this week to discuss myriad topics, including why she believes the Texas Longhorns are the best team in the country entering the 2026 season. Dinich and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss possible expansion of the College Football Playoff and which Texas rival — Oklahoma or Texas A&M — will have the best season. • Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on ⁠statesman.com⁠. • Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner⁠, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. • Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by ⁠signing up for our Hook’em newsletter⁠. • Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠ and TikTok ⁠@hookemdotcom⁠.  • Download the Statesman app⁠ to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian joins Ced and Kirk to break down preparations for the 2026 season, the maturation of QB Arch Manning and some new additions to the lineup and coaching staff. • Keep up with all our Longhorns coverage on statesman.com. • Sign up for Cedric’s newsletter, Ced’s Corner, to get his hot takes delivered straight to your inbox. • Get all the Texas Longhorns coverage you love via email by signing up for our Hook’em newsletter. • Follow us on Instagram at @hookemdotcom and TikTok @hookemdotcom.  • Download the Statesman app to keep up with Longhorns news on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas Longhorns are after their first College World Series championship since 2005 and take the first step Saturday when they open against Georgia in Omaha. Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls break down the matchup on a special episode of the “On Second Thought” podcast. They also discuss the softball team’s national championship and the furor surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas softball begins the defense of its national championship against Wagner at the Austin Regional Friday and head coach Mike White stops by the “On Second Thought” podcast to give us a primer on the No. 2 overall seed. Hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk Bohls also discuss football coach Steve Sarkisian’s pointed comments regarding the 24-team playoff and the best way to weave a basket at Ole Miss. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the “On Second Thought” podcast to discuss Texas’ postseason prospects entering the last two series of the regular season. With Texas traveling to Tennessee for three games before completing the schedule at home against Missouri, Schlossnagle and hosts Cedric Golden and Kirk discuss why he believes the Horns are better than his 2025 team. He also examines the contributions of star catcher Carson Tinney and a bevy of talented freshmen, including outfielder Anthony Pack, Jr. Ced’s Corner newsletter Make sure to sign up for Ced's Corner, the new newsletter from the mind of the American-Statesman's resident sports columnist Cedric Golden. Ced will give you hot takes and his view of Longhorns sports and everything beyond via email each Tuesday. Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls Sign up for Texas Sports Nation with Kirk Bohls to get news, exclusive analysis and insights on University of Texas sports. Plus, get notified when Bohls publishes a new column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices