About this episode

The episode discusses Texas football's need for increased toughness and physicality, focusing on coaching changes and competition in the SEC.

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel go live from the OTF house at SEC Media Days to break down one of the biggest questions facing Texas football in 2026: can the Longhorns become tougher and more physical when it matters most? The conversation centers on Will Muschamp’s impact, what Georgia players said about his intensity, and why Steve Sarkisian’s hires of Muschamp and Jabbar Juluke point directly to a renewed emphasis on physicality, discipline, and finishing in critical situations. The guys also dive into Georgia’s standard under Kirby Smart, why Texas still has to prove it can win a “phone booth fight” against elite SEC opponents, and how the Longhorns’ running backs must change the tone under Juluke. Plus, Jeff and CJ discuss Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Arch Manning’s edge over rival quarterbacks, and whether Texas has the talent and toughness to finally get over the hump in the SEC and College Football Playoff race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Howe, CJ Vogel

Topics covered

• Texas football
• physicality
• SEC Media Days
• Will Muschamp
• coaching strategies
• running backs
• competition

Keywords

• Texas football
• physicality
• Will Muschamp
• SEC
• Arch Manning
• coaching
• Georgia
• Oklahoma
• Texas A&M

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, SEC, College Football Playoff

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