The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry
Welcome to “The Morning Kick-Off Show” with Mike “Hardball” Hardge and Olympian & WWE Legend, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!
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September 25, 2026 • 95 mins
The moment has arrived. Texas heads to Knoxville for its toughest SEC road challenge yet as the Longhorns prepare for a showdown with Tennessee. Mike Hardball Hardge and Mark Henry break down Steve Sarkisian's latest comments on the Volunteers' rushing attack, handling the noise and pageantry of a massive road environment, and what Texas must do to come away with a statement victory. The guys debate the most important factor in the...
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September 25, 2026 • 12 mins
Former Texas Longhorn and current OnTexas/3rd & Longhorn analyst Rod Babers joins The Morning Kickoff to preview Texas' biggest SEC road test of the season as the Longhorns travel to Knoxville to face Tennessee. Babers shares his perspective as a former Longhorn on what it takes to win in a hostile road environment, the mindset Texas must have entering a high-stakes SEC matchup, and the biggest challenges awaiting the Longhorns...
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September 25, 2026 • 10 mins
Eric Henry of Horns247 joins The Morning Kickoff live from Knoxville ahead of Texas' huge SEC showdown with Tennessee. Eric shares what he's seeing on the ground, the atmosphere surrounding the game, the biggest storylines heading into kickoff, and how the Longhorns are handling one of the toughest road environments in college football. From Arch Manning to Texas' defense and the challenge of slowing Tennessee's rushing attack, Eri...
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September 24, 2026 • 89 mins
Texas faces its biggest SEC road test of the season as the Longhorns travel to Knoxville for a showdown with Tennessee. Join Mike "Hardball" Hardge and Mark Henry as they break down Steve Sarkisian's thoughts on the matchup, hear from Josh Heupel on what stands out about Texas, and discuss the keys to victory for both sides. Plus, Hardball and Mark go around the college football landscape with their weekly whip-around, react to Thu...
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September 24, 2026 • 11 mins
Former Texas Longhorn and NFL veteran Bo Scaife joins The Morning Kickoff for Legend of the Locker Room. Scaife breaks down how Texas must approach a hostile road environment, the importance of maintaining composure amid the noise and pressure, and the mindset championship teams need to succeed in a tough SEC atmosphere like Knoxville.
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September 24, 2026 • 17 mins
CBS Sports analyst and Tennessee Volunteer Charles Davis joins The Morning Kickoff to preview Texas' SEC showdown with Tennessee. Davis discusses what makes playing on the road in the SEC so difficult, the environment awaiting the Longhorns in Knoxville, and the keys to success when facing a talented Volunteers team in one of the conference's toughest venues.
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September 23, 2026 • 84 mins
On this edition of The Morning Kickoff with Mike Hardball Hardge and Mark Henry, Texas faces its first SEC road challenge as the Longhorns head to Knoxville to take on Tennessee. We break down Steve Sarkisian's thoughts on winning away from home, the challenge of facing Jim Knowles, and why Texas' defense continues to be the team's backbone. Plus, discussions on Jelani McDonald, the offense's missing ingredients, and which position...
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September 23, 2026 • 11 mins
Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com joins The Morning Kickoff to break down the Cowboys' trip to Brazil for a marquee matchup against the Ravens. Tommy discusses the impact of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, how Dallas can overcome those challenges, and the keys to slowing down Baltimore. Plus, we look at what this game means for the Cowboys as they face one of their toughest tests of the season.
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September 23, 2026 • 9 mins
Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss Texas' upcoming trip to Knoxville, the challenge of playing in a hostile road environment, and the key factors that could determine the Longhorns' success against Tennessee. Danny also shares his insights on Steve Sarkisian's team, the defense's strong start, and what Texas must do to open SEC road play with a statement win.
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September 23, 2026 • 14 mins
NFL Fantasy Football expert Michael Fabiano joins The Morning Kickoff for another edition of Fantasy with Fabs. Fabs breaks down the biggest Week 3 fantasy football storylines, identifies key sleepers, must-start players, and potential busts, while helping managers make the right lineup decisions ahead of a crucial weekend of NFL action.
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September 22, 2026 • 83 mins
The Longhorns are heading into one of their toughest environments of the season as Steve Sarkisian and Texas prepare for a showdown with Tennessee in Knoxville. On The Morning Kickoff, we discuss Sark's latest comments, what we've learned about this Texas team so far, Arch Manning's continued development, and why Trevor Goosby and the offensive line could be the difference on the road.
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September 22, 2026 • 12 mins
Cory Mose joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss what we've learned about the Longhorns through the first part of the season, how Arch Manning continues to develop under center, and what Texas must do to leave Knoxville with a win. He also shares his thoughts on the team's identity and handling the pressure that comes with being one of college football's top programs.
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September 22, 2026 • 14 mins
SEC Network analyst and Knoxville radio host Ron Slay joins the show to preview Texas vs. Tennessee. Slay discusses the Volunteers' mindset heading into the matchup, what makes playing in Knoxville so difficult, and the key matchups that could determine one of the biggest SEC games of the season.
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September 22, 2026 • 8 mins
The Texans are off to a disappointing 0-2 start, and the pressure is already building in Houston. Voice of the Texans Marc Vandermeer joins The Morning Kickoff to discuss what's gone wrong through the first two weeks, the areas that must improve immediately, and how the team can get its season back on track before the hole gets any deeper. Vandermeer also breaks down the biggest concerns, reasons for optimism, and what Houston must...
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September 21, 2026 • 121 mins
Texas took care of business with a convincing win over UTSA, but Steve Sarkisian made it clear there's still plenty to improve before a massive showdown with Tennessee. We break down Arch Manning's performance, the Longhorns' dominant defense, concerns with the offensive line, special teams issues, and why Texas remains one of the most complete teams in the country. Plus, we preview the biggest SEC games of the weekend, discuss the...
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September 18, 2026 • 10 mins
KVUE's Cory Mose joins the show to preview Texas' upcoming matchup against UTSA. Cory discusses what the Longhorns need to accomplish, key matchups to watch, how Arch Manning can continue to develop, and why staying focused on the Roadrunners is more important than listening to outside distractions.
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Longhorn legend Rod Babers takes us inside the mindset of a championship-caliber football team. Rod reflects on Texas' historic comeback against Ohio State, explains why the Longhorns must establish the running game moving forward, and describes how Steve Sarkisian can put Arch Manning in "controlled chaos" situations that maximize his talent while keeping the offense efficient. Rod also shares insights from a player's perspective ...
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September 18, 2026 • 8 mins
Sean Fox of 97.7 Fox Sports joins The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry to discuss the buzz surrounding Lane Kiffin and his LSU program as they prepare for a massive matchup against Ole Miss.
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September 18, 2026 • 72 mins
On this episode of The Morning Kickoff with Mike "Hardball" Hardge & Mark Henry, the Longhorns remain one of the biggest stories in college football, but Steve Sarkisian's message is simple: block out the noise and stay focused on the task at hand. Hardge and Mark discuss how Texas has handled adversity early in the season, the continued development of Arch Manning, key injury updates, and what the Longhorns need to accomplish ...
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September 17, 2026 • 100 mins
On this edition of The Morning Kickoff, we break down the proposed Protect College Sports Act and debate which rule could have the biggest impact on college football, from transfer portal restrictions to NIL regulations and coaching movement. We also preview a busy football weekend as Texas prepares for UTSA, discuss the Cowboys' need to respond against Washington, and examine whether the Texans can handle business against Cincinna...
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