Longhorn Confidential

An ongoing discussion featuring breaking news, interviews and updates about the Texas Longhorns by reporters at the Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas and Hookem.com.

How seniors, recruiting and Texas are impacted by the coronavirus cancellations

The American-Statesman's Danny Davis and Mike Craven take a look at the headlines created over the past week as the sporting world reacts to the spread of the coronavirus. Also, what does recruiting look like now that coaches are working from home?

03-18
25:59

Newcomers and position battles to watch at Texas this spring

As spring football gets underway at Texas, the American-Statesman sits down to discuss intriguing newcomers, position battles and early expectations.

03-19
23:52

Longhorn Confidential: Which Texas basketball players must step up during March Madness?

The Texas Longhorns are ready for March Madness. Let's talk about it.

03-18
29:11

Drafting the top plays from Texas' 2023 football season

American-Statesman reporters Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones pick the offensive, defensive and special teams highlights that defined the Longhorns' 2023 season. 

01-10
30:03

Who are four Washington Huskies that Texas fans should know?

 As the teams, fans and media members head to to New Orleans, the American-Statesman is here to get you ready for the 2024 Sugar Bowl.

12-26
22:03

Initial thoughts about No. 3 Texas and the College Football Playoff

Texas has reached the College Football Playoff for the first time. We give our thoughts about the Longhorns' No. 3 seed and matchup with Washington.

12-04
21:27

Will a Big 12 title get Texas into the College Football Playoff?

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones preview the Big 12 Championship Game and debate if a win on Saturday will be enough to get Texas into the College Football Playoff.

11-28
28:03

Thanksgiving Extravaganza

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones tackle Thanksgiving-themed questions about the Texas football team in the newest Longhorn Confidential podcast.

11-21
27:21

Jonathon Brooks' injury was the biggest at Texas since _______?

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones look at the impact of Jonathon Brooks' knee injury and what the running back accomplished in 2023. Then it is time to analyze some disturbing trends for this Texas football team and preview the Iowa State game.

11-14
35:20

Talking Horned Frogs, highlights and hoops

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden and Danny Davis debate whether a fourth-down stop against Kansas State was the top highlight of the Texas football season. Then its time to preview the TCU game and the men's and women's basketball seasons at Texas.

11-08
31:09

Big 12 contenders and pretenders

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones discuss who is a contender in the Big 12 and who is a pretender. We also look back at Maalik Murphy's first start and look ahead to UT's home game against Kansas State this weekend.

10-31
30:42

Which Longhorn must step up in the absence of Quinn Ewers?

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones recaps UT's close call against Houston and debates if a win is a win. The Statesman then discusses who needs to step up in the absence of Quinn Ewers and if Maalik Murphy should start over Arch Manning.

10-24
30:51

Red River Rivalry recap and midseason awards

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones go back over UT's 34-30 loss to Oklahoma and debate about the time this rivalry game should kick off each year. And since Texas is on a bye, we hand out our midseason awards.

10-09
29:54

Debating No. 1 votes, commissioner attendance and condiments

Is Kirk Bohls right when it comes to placing Texas atop his AP ballot? Should Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark attend the Red River Rivalry game? Does ketchup belong on a Corny Dog? The American-Statesman discusses and debates those topics in this week's Longhorn Confidential.

10-03
30:12

Is No. 24 Kansas a formidable foe for No. 3 Texas?

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones chat about UT's 38-6 win over Baylor. We also discuss whether we buy Kansas as a Big 12 contender and debate if Jalon Daniels is the best quarterback that Texas will play this season.

09-26
32:24

Light show review and Big 12 and Baylor previews

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones discuss what went right and what went wrong for Texas during non-conference play. We also discuss light shows, road games in the Big 12 and this weekend's trip to Waco.

09-19
31:34

Are you changing your predictions for the 2023 Longhorns?

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones discuss whether Texas beating Alabama has made them change their preseason predictions for the Longhorns. We also preview UT's upcoming home game against a confident Wyoming team.

09-12
28:52

Can Texas really treat Alabama like just another football game?

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones discuss whether Texas looked like the No. 11 team in the nation in its season opener. Then it is time to talk about what is at stake for Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns during this week's trip to No. 3 Alabama.

09-05
32:00

Time to get ready for Rice and the 2023 football season

The American-Statesman's Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones preview the Texas-Rice game and let you know what you need to know about the Longhorns' 2023 season.

08-29
28:46

What do you need to see to believe at Texas this football season?

The football season kicks off in 18 days, so what are American-Statesman reporters Kirk Bohls, Cedric Golden, Danny Davis and Thomas Jones monitoring after UT's first scrimmage and a handful of press conferences?

08-15
23:13

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