Blake Munroe

I was literally about to post your first point. Homecoming is for the birds. Somehow I managed to attend three games so far this season that have all been homecoming. 🤦‍♂️

The UIL Legislative Council announced several major changes Monday that will impact Texas high school athletics over the next several years. From the long-awaited addition of a shot clock in basketball to changes in playoff formats and the introduction of girls flag football, there’s quite a bit to unpack. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming: BASKETBALL SHOT CLOCK This one has been debated for years, but it’s finally happening. The UIL approved a 35-second shot clock for boys and girls varsity basketball. However, the implementation will be phased in over several years. 2028-29: Class 5A and 6A 2030-31: Class 3A and 4A 2032-33: Class 1A and 2A Schools will have opportunities to experiment with shot clocks before they’re required. This is a pretty significant change, especially for programs that have traditionally relied on slowing games down and controlling possessions. GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL Another big one. The UIL approved moving forward with a girls flag football pilot program, potentially beginning with the 2028-29 school year. The initial program would include no more than two classifications, with state championships planned for each. There are still plenty of details to work out, including scheduling, classifications and playoff formats. More information is expected in June 2027. With the Cowboys and Texans already heavily involved in growing the sport across the state, this feels like something that could take off pretty quickly. MORE HOME PLAYOFF GAMES This is one I really like, especially for smaller communities across Texas. Beginning with the 2027-28 school year, the UIL plans to expand first-round playoff home-site advantages across multiple sports. That includes: Football: Expanding to Class 4A and below Basketball: First-round home-court advantage Volleyball: First-round home-court advantage Soccer: First-round home-field advantage Team Tennis: First-round home-site advantage In football, 5A and 6A already have first-round home-field advantages based on district finish. Now smaller classifications will get that opportunity as well. For communities where Friday night football is everything, getting to host a playoff game rather than traveling to a neutral site is a pretty big deal. TEAM TENNIS EXPANSION Beginning in 2027-28, Class 1A and 2A schools will be eligible to compete in team tennis. That means all six UIL classifications will have the opportunity to participate. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Beginning with the 2028-29 school year, Class 4A girls cross country will move from a two-mile race to a 5K. That’s a pretty substantial increase in distance. SOME FINAL THOUGHTS There are some pretty significant changes here. The basketball shot clock is probably the biggest from a competitive standpoint. It’s going to change how games are coached, particularly late in the fourth quarter. The expanded playoff home-site advantages could be huge for smaller communities, both from an atmosphere and financial standpoint. And I’m interested to see how quickly girls flag football grows once the UIL gets everything in place. One important note: These changes were approved by the UIL Legislative Council but still require final approval from the Texas Commissioner of Education.

Yikes. That’s a rough one.

Definitely a part of it. Terrible (as a whole) and will only get worse

Charting his passes this week is going to be interesting.

That’s the problem nowadays… not enough people get their ass kicked for being stupid.

1. This was the biggest blown lead of Sark’s career as a top-10 team. Texas led Florida 17-3, a 14-point lead. As an AP top-10 team, Sarkisian's previous biggest blown lead in a loss was 11 points, twice at USC: 2014 at Boston College and 2015 vs Stanford. That includes last week's 10-point blown lead against Oklahoma. 2. Today was Texas' biggest blown home lead as a top-10 team, since 2003. The previous biggest was 7, in a 2003 loss to Arkansas. Today was 14. 3. Today was the fewest plays of the Sarkisian era. 50 plays is Texas's fewest in Sark’s 74 games tracked. Next: 52 against Wyoming in 2023. Since 2003, only three Texas games had fewer: Rice in 2015 (38), Arkansas in the 2014 bowl (43) and New Mexico State in 2003 (49). 4. Time of possession: Florida ran 81 plays to Texas's 50 and held the ball 38:11 to 21:49. 5. Texas hasn't forced a turnover in 3 straight games, 39 opponent possessions. That ties its longest drought since 2006. 6. Since 2004, 8 AP top-10 teams have lost back-to-back games to unranked opponents. Texas is the only one that led both games by 10 or more: 10 vs Oklahoma, 14 vs Florida. 7. Since 1950, 5 AP-ranked teams have lost back-to-back games by the identical score. Texas, 27-24 to Oklahoma and 27-24 to Florida, is the only one to do it against two unranked opponents. The last before: 2011 Florida State, 35-30 twice. 8. Since 1950, 5 AP top-10 teams have lost back-to-back games by exactly 3. Texas is two of them, both starting from No. 1: 1965 (27-24 at Arkansas, then 20-17 vs Rice) and 2026 (27-24 vs Oklahoma, then 27-24 vs Florida). 9. Texas has posted the same final score in back-to-back games twice since 1950: 52-10 wins over Rice and Arkansas in 2008, and these two 27-24 losses. (Courtesy of Iron College Football Stats App)

How does Cam Coleman’s start at Texas compare to Adonai Mitchell and Matthew Golden? All three arrived with high expectations out of the transfer portal. Through his first five games, Coleman has 17 catches for 318 yards and five touchdowns on 30 targets. That puts him just three yards behind Mitchell’s five-game total, with more touchdowns than either Mitchell or Golden had at that point. The graphic below breaks down each receiver’s first five games at Texas, including targets, catches, yards and touchdowns. How do those numbers line up with your impression of Coleman’s start?

This chart maps every pass by depth and direction, with completions, touchdowns, interceptions, drops and receiver errors identified in the key. Each section also includes his completion numbers, yardage, touchdowns, interceptions and success rate. It adds some context beyond the completion percentage. Take a look below. What stands out to you, and which areas would you like to see Texas attack more?

We’ve got something pretty cool coming up next Tuesday, and you’re invited! On Tuesday, October 13, On Texas Football is teaming up with ShopBack and eBay Live for a special Texas Football memorabilia auction featuring autographed items from some of your favorite Longhorns. Bobby Burton will host the event LIVE from the Texas football facility, with Jelani McDonald and Graceson Littleton joining him in person. We’ll have autographed memorabilia featuring: Cam Coleman Colin Simmons Ryan Wingo Ryan Niblett Jelani McDonald Graceson Littleton Items up for auction include signed Texas jerseys, footballs, a replica helmet, and player photocards. EVENT DETAILS When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m. CT Where: ShopBack’s eBay Live, with a simultaneous broadcast on the On Texas Football YouTube channel. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTexasFootball You’ll be able to watch the show on our YouTube channel, but all bidding will take place through eBay Live. ShopBack, the official rewards sponsor of Texas Athletics, is also offering a special sign-up bonus. Download the ShopBack app and use promo code TEXAS to receive a $5 sign-up bonus. ShopBack link: https://app.shopback.com/usa/partner/TEXAS Mark your calendars, join Bobby and the players, and come hang out with us (virtually) Tuesday evening! Hook ’Em! 🤘

Typing them up now. We lost power after C&F and just got it back on.

Got some fall ball notes coming down the pipe… most likely in the morning. Trying to gather a little more info.