We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joining us to talk about the upcoming season. He gives his thoughts on the preseason polls. He explains his process of building culture through team building. Coach ran down how he upgraded his left-handed pitching during the transfer portal and recruiting. Schlossnagle gave us an update on the health statuses of Ethan Medoza and Adrian Rodriguez. He informs the public about the 2nd annual Texas One Fund "Ladies Night" on Friday, January 30th, and the Alumni game on Saturday, January 31st. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today, “Thirsty Thursday,” the Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team fell to the Kentucky Wildcats 85-80 in Rupp Arena last night. The NFL Conference Championship games will happen on Sunday. What do we expect to see? College Basketball loses a lawsuit as former Alabama and G League player Charles Bediako wins his case for reinstatement. The Buffalo Bills are in disarray as team owner Terry Pegula addressed the media yesterday. The Pittsburgh Steelers may be bringing in Mike McCarthy to reunite him with Aaron Rodgers. “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Eric Henry of Horns 24/7 giving his thoughts on G League players being allowed to return to college basketball and Texas men’s basketball loss to Kentucky. Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show to talk about the upcoming season. Lastly, we have Lifetime Longhorn, Olympian, Hall of Famer, 3X National Player of the Year, and now GM of the Austin Volts, Cat Osterman, to talk about the inaugural season of the team and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is Humpday Wednesday, and the Texas Longhorns are 12th in the Associated Press Poll. The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 inductees have been announced. Trevon Diggs was released by the Green Bay Packers, saving the team 14.5 million in cap space. What’s next for him? Mike McDaniel is likely the Offensive Coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers. John Harbaugh is excited to coach the New York Giants. Robert Saheh may be the answer for the Tennessee Titans. The Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball Team plays the Kentucky Wildcats. What does the team need to do to be successful? “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman talking about the National Championship game, Texas football transfer portal news, the MLB Hall of Fame, and Texas Women’s Basketball. Also, we have Anthony Williams of Connected Athletics discuss the process of preparing athletes for collegiate play. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is "Turn the Page Tuesday," the Indiana Hosiers are the College Football National Champions after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 behind the efforts of Heisman Trophy-winning Quarterback Fernando Mendoza. What's next for Mendoza as he looks forward to the NFL draft? We still have coaching movements in the NFL, like the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants, the Atlanta Falcons, and now the Tennessee Titans, all of whom have named their head coaches. "The Wall Street Journal" announced the most valuable college football schools, where did the Longhorns land? The NBA held its Martin Luther King Jr. celebration games, and the Golden State Warriors lost Jimmy Butler for the rest of the year to an injury. Major League Baseball will announce its 2026 Hall of Fame class. Who is likely to make it? Plus, a conversation with Joe Cook of Inside Texas and On3 talking about the National Championship Game, Texas football transfer portal news, and Texas Baseball expectations. Also, we have "Voice of the Houston Texans" Marc Vandermeer talking about the Texans' 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is “MLK Longhorn Monday.” The Texas Longhorns football team retained Warren Robertson, and Trevor Goosby had shoulder surgery. The AFC and NFC Championship opponents have secured their spots. The Houston Texans fell 28-16 to the New England Patriots. The Seattle Seahawks soared over the San Francisco 49ers 41-6. The Los Angeles Rams outlasted the Chicago Bears in overtime 20-17. Plus, the Denver Broncos outlast the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime. Broncos QB Bo Nix broke his ankle in one of the final plays and will be replaced by backup Jarrett Stidham. Bill Head Coach Sean McDermott was relieved of his duties. Texas Women’s Basketball defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 80-35 while the men’s team fell to the Aggies 74-70. The Indiana Hoosiers are getting set to play the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Championship Game. “The World’s Strongest take!” You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” and the Texas Longhorns Football team has landed some more talent in the transfer portal. The Texas Women’s Basketball team fell 68-55 to #2-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. There was a massive NCAA point-shaving scandal that broke, with at least 20 players charged. The Texas Men’s Basketball team will get set to face the Texas A&M Fighting Aggies Saturday after two huge wins against ranked opponents this week. The NFL Divisional Round is this weekend; we give our opinions on what to expect. A “Hardge Knocks Life” and “The World’s Strongest Take!” Plus, we have KVUE’s Anne-Parker Coleman talk Texas Men’s Basketball after the last two major victories over Vanderbilt and Alabama, also she discusses expectations for Texas baseball and Texas Football Transfer portal news. You can hear it all here on “The Morning Kickoff Show!”

"Legends of the Locker Room," we have John Harris, author of "The Soul of a Football Coach," about Mike Tomlin. He talked about what led to Tomlin stepping down as head coach, how he ended up writing the book, and how Tomlin was treated in Pittsburgh, and how the organization felt about Tomlin. He gives his opinions on what's next for Tomlin and whether we're likely to take some time off from football. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Thirsty Thursday." The Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball team dominated the 10th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores 80-64 behind a huge night from Tramon Mark and Matas Vokietaitis. John Harbaugh is looking like the next head coach of the New York Giants. The Texas Longhorns Women's Team has a big game tonight against the #2-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. We preview that game. We're talking Houston Texans as they get ready for their Divisional Round Playoff game in Foxborough against the New England Patriots. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, conversations with the author of the Mike Tomlin autobiography, "The Soul of a Football Coach," John Harris, about the coach's time in Pittsburgh. We also have Eric Henry of Horn's 24/7 to talk Texas Men's Basketball and Texas Football transfer portal. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"

Today is "Humpday Gameplan Wednesday," the Pittsburgh Steeler Head Coach Mike Tomlin resigns, what's next for the coach and the franchise, we discuss. The Texas Longhorns football team is still aggressive in the transfer portal. The San Antonio Spurs fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 behind a big night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We are one day closer to the College Football National Championship game; we discuss the coaches and their journey to Indian and Miami. The Texas Men's Basketball Team has #10 Vanderbilt tonight we preview the game. "The World's Strongest Take!" Plus, a conversation with Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman to talk about the latest in the Texas Longhorns transfer news and the Texas Women's Basketball team's loss to the LSU Tigers. We also have Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer talking about the Texans' 30-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and upcoming Divisional Playoff Round game against the New England Patriots. You can hear it all here on "The Morning Kickoff Show!"