# Can Texas Be More Explosive in 2026? Plus, the Plays Mack Brown Never Forgot

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stampede-a-podcast-on-the-texas-longhorns-7413339/can-texas-be-more-explosive-in-2026-plus-the-plays-mack-brown-never-forgot
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stampede-a-podcast-on-the-texas-longhorns-7413339/can-texas-be-more-explosive-in-2026-plus-the-plays-mack-brown-never-forgot.md
Podcast: [THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stampede-a-podcast-on-the-texas-longhorns-7413339)
Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thestampedeut.com/
Audio file: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SINCL6336912950.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stampede-a-podcast-on-the-texas-longhorns-7413339/episodes/can-texas-be-more-explosive-in-2026-plus-the-plays-mack-brown-never-forgot
Duration seconds: 4428

## Resource

On the latest episode of THE STAMPEDE, Mack Brown and Bob Ballou break down why Steve Sarkisian's offense needs more explosive plays this season and what it will take to make that happen. Mack explains how Texas' transfer portal additions can provide a spark and why Arch Manning's mobility could be the key to unlocking the Longhorns' full offensive potential. Then, the guys discuss the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model, which eliminates traditional redshirt seasons and gives Division I athletes five years of eligibility. Mack reflects on the challenges of navigating the old redshirt rule and dives into why he believes this change is a good thing for both players and coaches. Finally, Mack answers YOUR questions! Which play calls does he still think about? What was the wackiest game of his coaching career? And where does he stand on the grass vs. turf debate? Have a question for Mack, Vince or Bob? Leave it in the comments! Chapters (00:00) Do You Have World Cup Fever? (06:14) Can Texas Be More Explosive in 2026? (15:01) Where Can Arch Still Grow? (19:12) Talent vs. Culture (27:48) Chris Johnson's ALS Diagnosis (31:35) NCAA's New 5-for-5 Eligibility Model (50:09) Mailbag Questions The next episode of THE STAMPEDE will be released on Friday, July 17th. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT. Thank you to our sponsor: Texas Protax Win big savings on your property taxes with Texas Protax! Sign up and use code: STAMPEDE at https://texasprotax.com/ #hookem #texaslonghorns #texasfootball #collegefootball #secfootball #archmanning #stevesarkisian #ncaa #collegefootballplayo…

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stampede-a-podcast-on-the-texas-longhorns-7413339/episodes/can-texas-be-more-explosive-in-2026-plus-the-plays-mack-brown-never-forgot/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stampede-a-podcast-on-the-texas-longhorns-7413339/can-texas-be-more-explosive-in-2026-plus-the-plays-mack-brown-never-forgot.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.