{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344","podcast_index_feed_id":807344,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/S6lYsUlD","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-longhorns/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2b345882-4804-4701-b79c-4e011d5cc78d/2eaa16c4-4c66-4948-a111-3a96caab623b/3000x3000/locked-on-longhorns-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked on Longhorns is your home for Texas Longhorns content. Join Brad Kellner (BK), a seasoned Texas insider with more than a decade of professional broadcasting experience, as he breaks down everything you need to know about the Texas Longhorns. With a unique perspective and passionate analysis, BK brings you in-depth coverage, recruiting intel, and the best conversations on all things Texas sports. 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Hook 'Em!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-27T20:20:06.040893+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344"},"episode":{"title":"BREAKOUT: Texas Freshman LB Kosi Okapla Looks Ready to Make HUGE Impact Right Away | Texas Football","slug":"breakout-texas-freshman-lb-kosi-okapla-looks-ready-to-make-huge-impact-right-away-texas-football","published_at":"2026-08-24T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344/breakout-texas-freshman-lb-kosi-okapla-looks-ready-to-make-huge-impact-right-away-texas-football","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-longhorns/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/a86af0/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/2b345882-4804-4701-b79c-4e011d5cc78d/episodes/d79a1bda-3e87-4cda-8c0c-dc0dfd87a4c2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=2b345882-4804-4701-b79c-4e011d5cc78d&awEpisodeId=d79a1bda-3e87-4cda-8c0c-dc0dfd87a4c2&feed=S6lYsUlD","summary":"Texas Longhorns scramble to fill their linebacker void after Ty'Anthony Smith's sudden dismissal—can 4-star freshman Kosi Okpala step up as an immediate contributor? BK, Brad Kellner spotlights Okpala’s rapid progress in fall camp, his playmaking ability, and the intensified pressure on young talents like Tyler Atkinson and Rocky Cummings as the linebacker room thins out just weeks before kickoff. Breakdowns include a progress report on the Longhorns’ 2026 freshman class, with names like Derrek Cooper and Jermaine Bishop Jr. emerging as early impact players. BK, Brad Kellner explores defensive strategies, special teams roles, and the staff’s trust in these newcomers against Texas State and top-ranked Ohio State. The episode also examines late transfer portal options—Jaden Mosley, Darius Thomas, and Ke'brion Winston—as Texas weighs emergency additions versus developing in-house talent. Can the Longhorns’ new-look defense hold strong under the lights? Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. 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