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Fox Sports' Chris “The Bear” Fallica joined Chris Gordy on The Dan Mathews Show to break down this week’s top college football matchups. Fallica weighed in on whether the Longhorns should bench Arch Manning, whether the Cougars can pull off a big win against Utah on Saturday, and much more. Be sure to listen to the full breakdown! Fallica joins us on behalf of Splash Sports, a peer-to-peer contest and social gaming platform and THE home for Survivor Contests. Go to SplashSports.com or download the Splash app, grab a spot, make your picks, and survive.

Wednesday on The Dan Mathews Show, SiriusXM NBA Radio’s Justin Termine joined Chris Gordy, filling in for Dan, to share his expectations for the Rockets this season and break down the challenges Houston faces in Week 1. Termine also revealed which team he expects to turn things around and make a big statement this season, and much, much more!

Rockets Wire’s Ben DuBose joined The Dan Mathews Show on Wednesday to preview Houston’s season opener against the Mavericks. DuBose also shared his expectations for the Rockets this season and explained why getting off to a fast start will be especially important after how last season unfolded.

Wednesday on The Dan Mathews Show, Aaron Wilson joined Josh Jordan, filling in for Dan, to break down the Texans’ recent surge. Wilson discussed C.J. Stroud’s impact on the offense, what’s behind Houston’s defensive struggles, how Tank Dell’s return could affect Jaylin Noel’s role, and much more!

Wednesday on The Dan Mathews Show, Chris Gordy, filling in for Dan, and Josh previewed the Rockets’ home opener, weighed in on the Astros’ search for a new GM, shared their reactions to the Giants naming JJ McCarthy their starting quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Texans, and much more!

Tuesday on The Dan Mathews Show, Longhorns insider Michael Shapiro joined Chris Gordy, who is filling in for Dan, to break down Texas' struggles in its two losses over the past couple of weeks. Shapiro discussed whether Arch Manning will start at quarterback this week, how long his leash will be, the Longhorns' ongoing struggles in the running game, what Steve Sarkisian's future could look like if Texas doesn't turn things around soon, and much more!

Tuesday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan, Josh, and Gordy discuss Tank Dell’s potential impact against the Giants, a potential Astros GM candidate from the Brewers organization, the Yankees’ decision to keep their manager in place, and the Giants cutting last week’s starting running back.

Monday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan and Josh shared their top takeaways from Houston’s season-saving win over the Jaguars. The Texans appear to have found some answers on offense, with Jaylin Noel erupting for more than 100 receiving yards and Jawhar Jordan providing a spark to the running game. Even when David Montgomery returns from injury, Dan explains why Houston should continue using Jordan as part of a three-headed monster in the backfield.

Monday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan and Josh react to the Texans’ huge win over the Jaguars, discuss the Cougars’ victory over Oklahoma State, weigh in on the Longhorns’ latest loss, and much more!

Aaron Wilson joined The Dan Mathews Show from London to share the latest updates ahead of the Texans’ do-or-die matchup with the Jaguars. Wilson discussed Henry To’o To’o’s expected return from a shoulder injury and suggested Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley isn’t much of a poker player after downplaying how heavily Houston plans to use new receiving weapon Marvin Harrison Jr. Wilson also weighed in on the likelihood of newly activated offensive lineman Braden Smith supplanting Trent Brown at right tackle.

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show, Paramount Sports’ Lee Sterling shared his best bets for this weekend’s slate of college football and NFL games, including the Texans’ clash with the Jaguars in London, and much more!

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan and Josh share their final predictions for Texans-Jaguars, discuss DeMeco Ryans’ success as an underdog, react to the Dodgers’ elimination at the hands of the Brewers, and much more!

Thursday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan and Josh discuss the Astros' GM and managerial openings, revel in the misery of Dodgers fans, predict Marvin Harrison Jr.'s role in the Texans' offense, and much more.

Jaguars insider Ryan "Hacker" Green joined The Dan Mathews Show to break down the key matchups and X-factors to watch in the Texans' critical clash with Jacksonville in London this Sunday. While Houston's running game has shown signs of improvement, replicating that success against the Jaguars' stout run defense will be a tough challenge. Plus, can the Texans find a way to slow down Jacksonville's explosive passing attack, led by Parker Washington and company?