Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com joins The Morning Kickoff to break down the Cowboys' trip to Brazil for a marquee matchup against the Ravens. Tommy discusses the impact of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, how Dallas can overcome those challenges, and the keys to slowing down Baltimore. Plus, we look at what this game means for the Cowboys as they face one of their toughest tests of the season.

Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss Texas' upcoming trip to Knoxville, the challenge of playing in a hostile road environment, and the key factors that could determine the Longhorns' success against Tennessee. Danny also shares his insights on Steve Sarkisian's team, the defense's strong start, and what Texas must do to open SEC road play with a statement win.

NFL Fantasy Football expert Michael Fabiano joins The Morning Kickoff for another edition of Fantasy with Fabs. Fabs breaks down the biggest Week 3 fantasy football storylines, identifies key sleepers, must-start players, and potential busts, while helping managers make the right lineup decisions ahead of a crucial weekend of NFL action.

The Longhorns are heading into one of their toughest environments of the season as Steve Sarkisian and Texas prepare for a showdown with Tennessee in Knoxville. On The Morning Kickoff, we discuss Sark's latest comments, what we've learned about this Texas team so far, Arch Manning's continued development, and why Trevor Goosby and the offensive line could be the difference on the road.

Cory Mose joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss what we've learned about the Longhorns through the first part of the season, how Arch Manning continues to develop under center, and what Texas must do to leave Knoxville with a win. He also shares his thoughts on the team's identity and handling the pressure that comes with being one of college football's top programs.

SEC Network analyst and Knoxville radio host Ron Slay joins the show to preview Texas vs. Tennessee. Slay discusses the Volunteers' mindset heading into the matchup, what makes playing in Knoxville so difficult, and the key matchups that could determine one of the biggest SEC games of the season.

The Texans are off to a disappointing 0-2 start, and the pressure is already building in Houston. Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss what's gone wrong through the first two weeks, the areas that must improve immediately, and how the team can get its season back on track before the hole gets any deeper. Vandermeer also breaks down the biggest concerns, reasons for optimism, and what Houston must do to right the ship heading into a critical stretch of the season.

Texas took care of business with a convincing win over UTSA, but Steve Sarkisian made it clear there's still plenty to improve before a massive showdown with Tennessee. We break down Arch Manning's performance, the Longhorns' dominant defense, concerns with the offensive line, special teams issues, and why Texas remains one of the most complete teams in the country. Plus, we preview the biggest SEC games of the weekend, discuss the risks of designed quarterback runs, recap another Cowboys victory powered by Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, examine what's gone wrong for the Texans, and spotlight the latest NFL winners and losers. We also close out the show with a look at MLB's playoff race and celebrate the Texas Hall of Honor Class of 2026.

KVUE's Cory Mose joins the show to preview Texas' upcoming matchup against UTSA. Cory discusses what the Longhorns need to accomplish, key matchups to watch, how Arch Manning can continue to develop, and why staying focused on the Roadrunners is more important than listening to outside distractions.