CJ Vogel

Can we get some football... please

Siani was great. Though, he was responsible for the one pressure from the starting offensive line. That's my one knock.

No doubt. Every time he touched the rock in space it was exciting

1. WR Ryan Wingo How about Ryan Wingo!? Steve Sarkisian only reminded us all offseason about the talent Wingo possessed, and it showed up in the opener. Seven catches, 121 yards and a touchdown. 2. QB Arch Manning Over 300 yards passing, four passing touchdowns and a completion percentage a tick or two under 75%. That's the Manning we saw at the end of the season, and the start to the year was fantastic. 3. LB Rasheem Biles PFF did not grade Biles well, but you force two turnovers in one game, you are just fine with me. HM: DL Maraad Watson Watson played less than 20 snaps, but forced a fumble on a sack and had multiple run stuffs. HM: WR Cam Coleman Only three catches, but two went for touchdowns and the other was a 44-yard connection. Can't wait to see him as a fully featured option with Manning.

I think that's fair to say. Michigan was horrific and the quarterback was even worse.

12P was cooking!

That's a heck of a call!

Re-watched the game as my usual number crunching on Sundays and couldn't help but be really encouraged by this trend. 12 personnel was phenomenal on Sunday. Texas averaged 10.05 yards per snap with two tight ends on the field Saturday – with the starting offense on the field. In comparison to the 2025 season, that would have been the 2nd highest mark of the season, only behind the 12.45 yards per play in 12P which was greatly aided by an 83-yard touchdown pass. Big plays: 45-yard rush by Smothers 21-yard catch by Wingo 16-yard catch by Wingo 13-yard run by Brown TD 44-yard catch by Coleman 18-yard catch by Winston Really encouraging start to the season with 4 tight ends all rotating in and contributing heavily.

Arch and Goosby speaking at the ceremony.

Trevor Goosby and Arch Manning are here alongside Steve Sarkisian. Goosby had a light jog from the end zone to midfield for the speeches given by UT brass. Has a sleeve on his knee.

Still taking the Cards tomorrow. L1C4

UMass is BALLING. Pop Watson and this offense is cooking. I love this offense.

UMass QB Pop Watson is kinda balling out in this first quarter. Quite a journey to get to UMass, after three years on the bench at VT. But so far, he's giving Rutgers' defense some fits early on.

The Minutemen looking good!!

Change was long overdue.

One day before the season opener, Oklahoma might be in for a defensive line addition via the portal. An Oklahoma court passed a TRO for Fely to return earlier in August. Now it appears he is headed to Norman.

I just say screw it, throw it as far as you can to Cam Coleman,.

Melvin Siani coming in at #13 👀

Yep! OL Coach is Brandon Murdock who was at Westlake with Connor Robertson as well. Says he is pumped to watch Connor get a full year at center for Texas.

Fun question. How many would start for any school in America is a fun exercise: Off: Cam Coleman, Trevor Goosby Def: Colin Simmons, Rasheem Biles, Jelani McDonald Really close to putting Graceson Littleton in the mix as a nickel. I love his game.

I like it! Fire me up for the rivalry, think it's great for that.

Jayden Thompson vs. Reedy http://www.hudl.com/v/2UCTcQ

Mac Horton vs. Reedy: http://www.hudl.com/v/2UCNZW

Updates on a Pair of 2028 Lovejoy (TX) Offensive Tackles *** Made the trip to Lucas, Texas to check out a pair of 2028 offensive tackles who each hold Texas offers on Friday to catch them in action for the first game of their junior seasons. A couple of updates. *** 2028 OL Mac Horton The 6-foot-6-inch, 290-pound prospect spent the entire evening at right tackle, and entered a clean sheet in pass protection during the opener. Horton, a former lacrosse player, hung up his stick and mask after his freshman season to focus on football after seeing college interest come flooding in. Currently, Horton holds 13 offers, including one from the Longhorns which was extended on April 28th. "Definitely just earning that starting spot," Horton said in regard to what was top of mind for him entering 2026. "The seniors graduated last year were really good and I was injured freshman year. So it was a big setback, but I worked my butt off the last three years to get to this and I really tried to work on pad level and striking." Horton added he focused on leadership in the offseason as well, something that definitely showed up in the 56–17 victory over Frisco Reedy. Horton's dad played football at Presbyterian College in South Carolina, his mother was a volleyball star and his grandfather played at Georgia. So athleticism runs in the family. With the connection to Georgia, Horton said he grew up watching the Bulldogs, but ever since recruiting heated up, every school is viewed on an equal playing surface. Ole Miss, SMU, Georgia, Texas, Arizona State, and LSU have all been schools hitting the telephone hard after Horton. Fall Game Schedule: Sept. 5: Texas A&M Sept. 19: Ole Miss (vs. LSU) Nov. 14: Georgia (vs. Missouri) TBD: SMU TBD: Texas Horton said he heard from Kyle Flood and Steve Sarkisian each a couple of weeks ago, adding that they have been in touch since receiving his offer in the spring. "I went there for spring ball, and then Coach Flood came and he gave me the offer (at Lovejoy) real quick. It was one of the coolest experiences ever." Horton said he didn't know the offer was coming, but he was completely shocked when Flood extended the offer to him. "Great school, great coaching and produce some of the best players in the country. They seem to truly care to play for their players and they just have an amazing program." Texas will host Horton at some point this season. *** 2028 OL Jayden Thompson The left tackle at Lovejoy High has been a hot commodity on the recruiting trail as well. Going into his junior season, 6-foot-5-inch, 300-pound left tackle Jayden Thompson sits with 18 offers in his back pocket and plenty more to come after firmly being on college radars for about a year now. Thompson received his Texas offer back in March after visiting Austin for a spring practice and now has his sights set on putting together a monster junior season. "I really want to show that I can exceed to where I was my sophomore year, and that I am a better player than what they have seen last year," Thompson said. "I want to show that I have improved physically and that my knowledge of assignments, and the little things of the game ensure that I am taking the right steps." Thompson did not allow a pressure in the win over Reedy which saw the Leopards rack up over 600 yards of total offense in the process. He added that no sacks or missed assignments is the goal on a week to week basis for him. "One thing for me was pad level and footwork with pad level," Thompson said. "Making sure that I am lower and not giving up my chest to anyone. So when I am low, I am engaging properly and driving off the ball." I mentioned it above, but Thompson has already drawn interest from plenty of schools around the state and beyond. SMU, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, and a few others are set to host Thompson for games this season. The Texas trip will come September 12th against Ohio State, a game Thompson said he is pumped to catch in person. In regard to his relationship with Kyle Flood and the Longhorn staff, Thompson said he feels like a genuine connection is brewing. "He seems really interested in me, and seems like a really good coach who cares for you more as a person than a football player which is something that I look for in coaches," Thompson said. "The attitude (at Texas), and the demeanor they keep there has helped them build up their program to what it is today." Things are very early for Thompson, as you would expect for most 2028's. But he said development is key for him. Leaving as a better football player and person in general than what you arrived as is key for him. Other offers so far for Thompson include Arizona, Houston, Missouri, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, TCU, Wisconsin and plenty of others. *** Will have updates on both players following their trips to Austin this fall. Texas has both firmly on their radars.