The Republic of Football

Shehan and Ishmael talk about the 2020 NFL Combine, which features 28 players from the state of Texas. We pick players who we think could have great combines, and a few that we're worried about. Plus, are there really no small college guys who deserved an invite?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael break down ESPN's new SP+ rankings for 2020, and how we should tier teams coming into the year. Plus, they ask why so many Texas teams are near the bottom, which teams could be the most volatile and whether this really could be Texas A&M's year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael are joined by Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete to recap National Signing Day. We talk about how Texas A&M is asserting its brand power nationally, why SMU should feel optimistic about the future and why Rice – yes, Rice! – is a big winner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael talk about Patrick Mahomes first appearance in the Super Bowl, and that he's the first Texan who played college football in Texas to start at quarterback in the big game. Plus, we run through the new hires at Baylor and UTSA and evaluate their plans for building staffs – which are very different!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael discuss their thoughts on Baylor football hiring Dave Aranda as its new head coach and where the Bears go from here. The guys also go through their most anticipated games in the 2020 season and ponder what D'Eriq King's upside is at the U.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael recap just how historic LSU was this season. Plus, the guys talk about what Houston does now that D'Eriq King is leaving. We close out by our way-too-early ranking of college football teams in 2020 – with a surprising team at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael talk about what to expect from the Baylor coaching opening and look at some of the new hires that have been made around the state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael break down our initial thoughts on the hire of Jeff Traylor at UTSA, including what we want to see from him on the field and hire-wise. Plus, the guys break down their early thoughts about the four Texas colleges involved in bowl games, and plead for more matchups next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael talk through all the coach firings across Texas. Frank Wilson is out at UTSA, Texas and North Texas are starting their staffs over and Texas State is looking for an offensive infusion. Plus, Matt Wilson from Arlington CVB joins the show to preview the Big 12 championship game featuring the Baylor Bears and Oklahoma Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael preview what is shockingly the final week of regular season games in 2019. They touch on Mason Fine's last game, Texas A&M's big challenge, UTEP's last shot at an FBS win and more. Plus, the guys read some of your most controversial opinions about Texas college football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael recap the Week 13 slate of games. Texas is in full panic mode after getting bludgeoned by Baylor, while Texas A&M showed some fight. Plus, why Kellen Mond is underrated and whether coaches at Texas and UTSA should keep their job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael preview the Week 13 slate of games, which has a couple of certified bangers. Can Texas find a way to pull off a much-needed victory? Will Texas A&M give Georgia a score? What's the lowest line you'd take in Texas State/App State?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael dive into Week 12 of college football. They talk about whether Baylor showed enough to get taken seriously, whether UTSA coach Frank Wilson can save his job and about Rice *finally* winning! Plus, Shehan goes on another needless playoff rant.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael talk Texas Tech's decision to redshirt both Alan Bowman and Maverick McIvor, and whether the program should worry about keeping them. Plus, the guys talk Baylor/Oklahoma, what Texas A&M can show against South Carolina and about Texas State and UTEP's wide receivers, because of course they did.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shehan and Ishmael are back a day late to talk Week 11. They talk about why TCU has some upside, whether Texas Tech can make a bowl and about how the committee is overlooking Baylor. Plus, UTEP is dominant in halves where Deion Hankins gets at least four carries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices