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The Reheat: Rivalry joy on Friday, Playoff disappointment on Saturday

by: RT Young12/01/25

The roller coaster of emotion doesn’t stop for the Texas Longhorns.

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The Inside Texas Football YouTube episode hosted by Joe Cook and RT Young delves deeply into a pivotal weekend for Texas Longhorns football, marked by a thrilling Friday night victory over Texas A&M and a contrastingly disappointing set of Saturday results that complicated Texas’ College Football Playoff hopes. The hosts emphasize the emotional rollercoaster experienced by Longhorn fans: the ecstasy of a historic win at DKR against their fierce rival, followed by the misery of unfavorable outcomes from other key games across the college football landscape. The discussion highlights the significance of this victory—Texas’s first home win against Texas A&M in 15 years—set against the broader context of playoff scenarios and rival team performances.

Joe and RT analyze the unique atmosphere of the Friday night game that combined an electric crowd, high stakes, and memorable moments such as a drone show, underscoring how these elements made the experience unforgettable. They also reflect on Texas’ ongoing playoff aspirations, noting how the team’s fate now hinges on external results and a degree of political maneuvering due to other teams winning games Texas hoped they would lose.

The conversation spotlights standout players, particularly Tre Wisner, who delivered a clutch performance cementing his status as a rivalry game hero, and offensive lineman Trevor Goosby, recognized by the SEC for his dominant play. Defensive contributions by players like Ethan Burke and Michael Taaffe are also celebrated, particularly their impact on disrupting Texas A&M’s key players. The hosts draw parallels to historic rivalry wins.

Finally, the hosts touch on the coaching impact of Steve Sarkisian, praising his consistent ability to win rivalry games, which is a critical benchmark in college football culture.

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