“Legends of the Locker Room” segment with Texas Longhorn Lifetime Legend Brian Orakpo as he talks about the Texas football team. He discusses how they compare to his 2005 National Championship team. The common traits of this team’s camaraderie are compared to those of his team. He explains what advice he gives the team going to Columbus. He shares his thoughts on standout Colin Simmons. Plus, why does he prefer the team to be an underdog? You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Only two days away from the University of Texas Longhorns opener in Columbus, Ohio, against the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Horseshoe. We have more sound from Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian as he discusses preparing for the road environment, battling against the crowd, and how the offensive line is gelling together. Major League Baseball is ramping up for the September runs. The Houston Astros got Yordan Alvarez back, and he showed his big bat immediately. The Rangers scored 20 runs for the first time since 2011. The Dallas Cowboys still have their roster issues while other teams solidify theirs. Lee Corso is ready for his last game on College Game Day. College Football Week 1 is tonight. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Horns 24/7 Eric Henry and a “Legends of the Locker Room” with Texas Lifetime Legend Brian Orakpo. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

In the “World’s Strongest Take” Mark discusses his recent controversy over his comments on the Raja Jackson’s incident with Syko Stu at KnokX Pro Wrestling event in Sun Valley, California.  He explains why his opinion was what it was and clears the air of misinformation concerning it. He also explains why he has that opinion and makes it clear that he is not excusing Raja’s actions. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

We are three days away from the battle on the gridiron as the #1-ranked Texas Longhorns travel to Columbus, Ohio, to play against the #3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. We have more sound from Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian as he discusses the differences in the roster since last year’s playoff game, his confidence in the defense, and what to expect from starting quarterback Arch Manning. What are the Buckeyes thinking coming into the game? Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is setting benchmarks; should he be in the discussion for the Most Valuable Player? Teams have made their cuts to 53 men. What Longhorns made NFL rosters? Mark addresses the recent TMZ controversy in his “World Strongest Take!” Plus, we talk to Danny Davis of the “Austin American-Statesman,” and we speak to Patrick Murphy of “BuckNuts 24/7. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

We have on our new partners for the Texas Longhorns postgame show, Host Nick Shuley and Producer Mark Higgins, or 3rd & Longhorn, as they talk about the formation of the podcast and how it grew into its big following. They talk about the cast of Lifetime Longhorns on the show and their love for their personalities.  They talk about the plans for the postgame show for the season and look forward to the talent of this Longhorn football team. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today, we are four days away from opening day, where the #1 Texas Longhorns travel to the Horseshoe to play the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes. The University of Texas announced a new partnership with HumanN SuperBeets. Coach Sarkisian met with the media. Texas is ready for the big game on Saturday, but Dave Portnoy won’t be there to see it. 1300 the Zone has a new partnership with 3rd and Longhorn to do the postgame show. The Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals extended their key holdout players, but the Dallas Cowboys are still waiting on theirs. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, conversations with Joe Cook of Inside Texas, the voice of the Houston Texans, Marc Vandermeer, and in studio from 3rd & Longhorn, Nick Shuley and Mark Higgins. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today, we are five days away from the #1-ranked Texas Longhorns' opening game, traveling to Columbus, Ohio, to play against the #3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The Longhorns are ready to play and have some strong supporters. Longhorns are putting in some finishing touches on both sides of the ball. College football started last weekend, and there were some tough-to-watch games, with the field conditions in Ireland. Tommy Fleetwood got the monkey off his back by winning his first PGA event ever. NFL teams played their last preseason game and are trimming the rosters to 53 men. Quarterback controversy continues in Cleveland. A "Hardge Knocks Life" and "The World's Strongest Take!"  You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

We are eight days away from kickoff in Columbus, Ohio, at the Horseshoe as the Texas Longhorns travel to play against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Today, we talked about the drama in Dallas as the contract issues continue with Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons. Some Texas players make the All-SEC Team and the Earl Campbell’s Watchlist. College football starts with Zero Week. The Iowa State Cyclones and the Kansas State Wildcats travel to Dublin, Ireland’s Aviva Stadium, to face off in a Big 12 showdown. The SEC has decided to move to a nine-game SEC conference schedule. How will that affect conference rivals and non-conference scheduling? The Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys play their final preseason games. Plus, we have conversations with Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com, and KVUE’s Anne-Parker Coleman. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today, we are nine days away from the Texas Longhorns traveling to Columbus, Ohio, to battle in The Horseshoe, to play against the Ohio State Buckeyes. More from Tuesday’s players talking to the media. Anthony Hill and Michael Taaffe had some things to say about the Texas defense and Arch Manning handling the hype. Some NFL teams have named their starting quarterbacks, and with the last preseason game, teams will be making their roster cuts. A WNBA star is making her rookie presence, and another star is out for the season. An emotional extension for the Chicago Bears. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, a conversation with Eric Henry of Horns 24/7. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”