Blake Munroe

You’ll be occupied anyway…

Rise and shine, it’s Coffee and Football time. Join us at 8:15 AM, as we talk Texas and take your questions.

Just saw your favorite magazine on the news stand. I bet they have the prediction you want.

Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6469306/2025/07/07/best-college-football-rivalries-rankings-100/

The Athletic ranked the top 100 rivalries in college football and Texas gets three on the list, including two in the top 15. 38. Texas vs Arkansas First Meeting: Nov. 29, 1894 What to know: When Arkansas joined the SEC in 1992, this was a top-15 rivalry. It has a chance to inch upward now that they’re in the same conference again, but it’s unlikely the stakes will be as high annually as they were in the Southwest Conference. The SEC competition is too fierce and too much time has passed. From 1925 through Arkansas’ departure, the Razorbacks were the only non-Texas team in the SWC, which added to the saltiness between the programs. They’ve met 18 times as ranked opponents, and it was the nation’s best series from 1959-72, when both were ranked in 10 of their 14 matchups. Six of those games were top-10 matchups and four were decided by four points or less. Arkansas’ 42-11 win against Texas in 1981 remains the largest defeat by an AP No. 1 team against an unranked opponent since 1942. Biggest game: No. 1 Texas faced No. 2 Arkansas in a “Game of the Century” on Dec. 7, 1969, in Fayetteville, and it lived up to the hype. The schools agreed to move their game back to have a larger national platform, and the Hogs took a 14-0 lead into the fourth quarter. Texas rallied for 15 points and clinched the SWC title with an interception at its 21 with 1:13 left. President Richard Nixon attended the game and declared Texas the national champion. 15. Texas vs Texas A&M First Meeting: Oct. 19, 1884 What to know: When it comes to pure passion, few can match this one. But the win-loss column is fairly uneven and there aren’t nearly as many ranked matchups as other rivalries. Its fierce competition, however, keeps it as a top-15 rivalry. Both universities mention the other in fight songs. The opening lyric to “Texas Fight” begins “Texas fight, Texas fight, and it’s goodbye to A&M.” The second verse of “Aggie War Hymn" starts with “Good-bye to Texas University. So long to the orange and the white.” Their rivalry has spanned three leagues. Both competed as Southwest Conference members from 1915 until it dissolved after 1995. The Longhorns and Aggies (plus Baylor and Texas Tech) merged with the Big Eight to form the Big 12 in 1996, and their mutual association lasted until 2012, when Texas A&M left for the SEC. Texas and Texas A&M reunited in 2024 when the Longhorns joined the SEC. Both teams have been ranked in 11 matchups, with Texas holding an 8-3 edge. They've met in the top 10 twice (1941, 1975) with each team winning one. Biggest game: It was only fitting that No. 6 Texas and No. 16 Texas A&M met with the final Southwest Conference title at stake in 1995. Behind Ricky Williams’ 164 rushing yards and a defense forcing six turnovers, the Longhorns won 16-6 at Kyle Field to clinch their 19th outright SWC championship. 3. Texas vs Oklahoma First Meeting: Oct. 10, 1900 What to know: With two of the nation’s winningest programs, the Oklahoma- Texas result regularly impacts the national title hunt and, for the last three decades, conference titles. They’ve had 10 top-five collisions (Oklahoma leads 5-4-1) in five different decades, and the No. 1 team has played 13 times in this series. “The Red River Rivalry” is a legacy-defining game and often produces unpredictable outcomes. Oklahoma-Texas has called the Cotton Bowl in Dallas home since 1932. The seating arrangement splits at the 50-yard line with crimson and burnt orange circling opposite sides of the field. Oklahoma-Texas has an unusual trajectory among rivalries. They briefly competed together in the Southwest Conference (1915-19), then battled as nonconference foes from 1920 until their leagues merged into the Big 12 in 1996. In 2024, they joined the SEC together. The rivals have played 44 times as AP-ranked foes (Oklahoma 24-17-3) and 17 times as top-10 foes (Oklahoma 9-7-1). Biggest game: Of their 10 top-five matchups, the 1975 clash at the Cotton Bowl had the biggest national title impact. Texas rallied from a 10-point deficit to tie the score in the fourth quarter, before Oklahoma FB Horace Ivory burst up the middle for a 33-yard TD with 5:31 left to win 24-17. The Sooners finished 11-1 and claimed the AP national championship. Texas finished 10-2 and sixth in the final poll.

Someone is mad that their Ducks are losing in the first round. Joe wants them to take it quack… I mean back.

We discussed it this morning on C&F, but what are yall's thoughts?

We're down to 54 days until the Longhorns face off against Ohio State in the season opener. Who is your favorite No. 54 of all time? 54 is a tough one, as it hasn't been a popular number, but a couple of choices include... Mike Baab: Cole Hutson (current No. 54 on the roster):

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We are now down to 55 days away until the Longhorns take on the buckeyes for the season opener in Columbus. Who is your favorite number 55 to play at Texas? Options today include… Cedric Dockery Connor Williams Dominic Espinosa Turk McDonald

I sent this to Bobby so he would be sure to see it.

Boone Powell (full name James Boone Powell) was a standout linebacker for the University of Texas Longhorns in the late 1980s and early 1990s before briefly entering the NFL. College Career at Texas Tenure: Lettered at UT from 1988 through 1991 . Position: Served as a key contributor on defense, primarily recognized at strong-side linebacker. 1990 Season Highlights: Known for his ability to penetrate the backfield, Powell recorded six tackles for loss, sharing duties with teammates like Shane Dronett, Brian Jones, and Anthony Curl.

Zach Shackelford • Position: Offensive Lineman (Center) • Years at Texas: 2016–2019 • Notable Achievements: Shackelford was a multi-year starter at center, playing in 49 games with 34 starts. He earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors in 2018 and was a key part of the offensive line during Texas’ resurgence under coach Tom Herman, including the 2018 Sugar Bowl win over Georgia.

Ken Gidney (1966–1968): A three-year letterman at center, noted in historical rosters for wearing #56. He played during Texas’ national championship era under coach Darrell Royal, contributing to the 1968 team.

We are now 56 days away from the Horns vs the Buckeyes in Columbus. Who’s your favorite No. 56? Options today include… Zach Shackelford Boone Powell Ken Gidney

Texas comes in at No. 3, while two opponents make the list as well. 3. Texas Longhorns Key additions: Emmett Mosley V, WR (Stanford); Kaliq Lockett, WR (freshman) Offensive strengths: Heisman frontrunner at quarterback (Arch Manning a +600 bet, according to FanDuel Sportsbook), stellar backfield Arch Manning will drive the offense in 2025, but the combination of Quintrevion Wisnerand C.J. Baxter at running back -- along with former five-star Ryan Wingo emerging as the go-to receiving threat -- will ultimately define Texas' season. Steve Sarkisian's offenses are always productive, and this group will be explosive if a couple of new starters up front can give these playmakers time and space to operate. Full story: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/lsu-clemson-among-10-high-powered-college-football-offenses-guaranteed-to-produce-fireworks-in-2025-season/

I can pull the Big 10 ones for you if you’d like? Not sure if On Oregon Football has posted them yet or not. 🤷‍♂️

We discussed this on Coffee and Football this morning, but I wanted to bring the convo here as well. Phil Steele has released his preseason SEC rankings and the Longhorns are No. 1. However, the chat (along with @Bobby Burton and @Gerry Hamilton) had a lot to say about the rest of the list. What do you think?

Mike Ruether, an offensive lineman for the University of Texas Longhorns from 1980 to 1983, had a notable collegiate career with several accolades. In 1983, he was named a first-team All-American by multiple selectors, recognizing him as one of the top players in the nation. He also earned first-team All-Southwest Conference (SWC) honors that same year, highlighting his dominance in the conference. Ruether was a key contributor to the 1983 Longhorns team, which won the SWC championship and finished the regular season undefeated, earning a No. 2 national ranking before competing in the Cotton Bowl.

We are now at 57 days away from the Longhorns opening their season by squaring off against Ohio State. Who’s your favorite No. 57 to play for Texas? An option today includes…. Mike Ruether

You most likely have the day off today, so start it the right way with Coffee and Football. Show starts about 8:15 AM!

My bad man. I promised my wife barely any work and all vacation. I will have them in morning, plus it was better I waited as I got more info.

Props to Chris for finding one of Schreiber. I am ready to get out of these high numbers!!

We are down to just 58 days before the Longhorns match up against Ohio State in the season opener. Who’s your favorite No. 58 to play at Texas? Options today include… Lance St Louis (current No. 58) And two guys I couldn’t find pictures of… Bobby Giles Adam Schreiber