Texas enters the offseason with around $170 million in projected player payroll, and Chris Young still has some uncomfortable roster decisions to make.

Austin argues that Ezequiel Duran should play every day without being tied to second base and questions how Joc Pederson fits a younger, more athletic Rangers club. He weighs re-signing Cal Quantrill, past spending misses, Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom's no-trade clauses, Jacob Latz's bullpen role, Jack Leiter's recovery, Sebastian Walcott's development, and a hypothetical deGrom trade. The recorded LIVE also gets into the Brewers–Rays World Series and postseason player bonuses before closing with Jake Burger's Philanthropist of the Year honor.

Recorded as Game 5 approached and began; Milwaukee later won to clinch the World Series.

Corrections: The postseason players' pool draws from the first two games of each Wild Card Series, the first three of each Division Series, and the first four of each League Championship Series and the World Series. Additional games do not increase that pool, and teams award full and partial shares rather than dividing bonuses evenly. Jacob deGrom's 2027 salary is $37 million; his conditional 2028 option starts at $20 million but can rise. Tyler Mahle made 19 Rangers starts across 2024–25. Flipping two Texas losses to wins would have produced an 82–80 record, ahead of Houston's 81–81 finish. Milwaukee's eight-run inning in World Series Game 3 was the fifth; Tampa Bay's Game 4 comeback was in the 12th.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - World Series Game 5 and the Rangers' $170 Million Question
• (06:26) - Cal Quantrill's Future with Texas
• (08:49) - Joc Pederson and the Rangers' Athleticism Test
• (12:34) - The $170 Million Payroll and Chris Young's Decisions
• (17:26) - Seager, deGrom and No-Trade Clauses
• (23:10) - Ezequiel Duran, Justin Foscue and Second Base
• (26:39) - Brewers Baseball and the World Series Money Debate
• (35:52) - Jacob Latz, the Bullpen and Jack Leiter
• (41:54) - Sebastian Walcott and the Rangers' Farm System
• (46:34) - The deGrom-to-Cubs Proposal and Catching Decisions
• (51:04) - Jake Burger's Award and the Gold Glove Finalists

Dallas ran the ball 38 times in Philadelphia. Javonte Williams rushed for 155 yards, Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes, and the Cowboys beat the Eagles 38–21.

The LIVE begins before the final whistle, with DeMarvion Overshown's interception and Javonte's late touchdown. From there, the discussion turns to Brian Schottenheimer's play-calling, the offensive line, Dallas's front-office decisions at running back, and how much credit the defense deserves for finishing strong. Dak's value, possible edge-rusher trades involving Josh Sweat or Maxx Crosby, and a Cooper Flagg/Mavericks detour also come up before the Arizona preview.

Corrections: Dallas rushed for 204 yards, not 212. Prescott attempted 54 passes against Green Bay, not 55.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - Overshown's Interception and the Fourth-Quarter Finish
• (06:13) - Javonte Williams Gets His Touchdown
• (09:21) - Dak Prescott's Throws and NFC East Success
• (14:39) - Cowboys Win 38–21 and Finally Commit to the Run
• (19:25) - Overshown's Return and the Defensive Debate
• (24:29) - Could Dallas Trade for an Edge Rusher?
• (27:10) - Dak Prescott's Value and Playoff Questions
• (30:34) - Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks and the NFC East Race
• (37:04) - What This Cowboys Win Actually Proves
• (42:31) - Cardinals Preview: Brissett and Trey McBride

Texas survived Ole Miss 34–27 after letting a 21-point lead disappear, and Austin was live for the wild fourth-quarter finish. Raleek Brown and Michael Terry III rescued the offense down the stretch, but Arch Manning's three turnovers raise bigger questions about his execution and Steve Sarkisian's development of the quarterback.

Austin digs into another scoreless third quarter, a shaky special-teams performance, and 14 penalties that nearly cost Texas a top-10 victory. He also considers whether the Longhorns can still run the table and what Mississippi State brings next.

Correction: Ole Miss converted a second-quarter fake punt but did not score on that possession. Rasheem Biles intercepted Trinidad Chambliss on fourth-and-goal before halftime.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - Live Fourth Quarter: Brown and the Blocked Kick
• (08:05) - Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian Under Scrutiny
• (17:10) - Ole Miss Recovers the Onside Kick
• (24:34) - Texas Survives 34–27 on the Final Interception
• (30:57) - Fake Punt, Onside Kick and 14 Penalties
• (34:12) - Why a Top-10 Win Still Raises Questions
• (44:46) - Would Sark Bench Arch for KJ Lacey?
• (48:27) - Can Texas Run the Table to the Playoff?
• (53:38) - Mississippi State Preview and the 2025 OT Escape
• (57:59) - Final Verdict: Sark, Injuries and Next Week

The Rangers cannot build their 2027 roster around the hope that every struggling player suddenly bounces back.

With Milwaukee and Tampa Bay headed to the World Series, Austin examines how Chris Young and Texas keep spending and developing without getting the results they need. He argues that difficult personnel decisions are overdue, particularly with Evan Carter, Wyatt Langford, and the club's young pitching. There's also Sebastian Walcott's outfield work, the uncertainty behind the plate, Justin Viele's hitting program, Jake Burger's splits, and a hypothetical Corey Seager trade. Along the way, Austin revisits the 2010 and 2011 pennant teams, reflects on why winning organizations cannot settle for comfortable decisions, and sends off retiring 2023 champion Mitch Garver before making his World Series prediction.

Corrections: Texas scored 684 runs in 2025 (22nd in MLB) and 673 runs in 2026 (25th), rather than finishing bottom five both seasons. Mitch Garver joined Texas in a March 2022 trade with Minnesota, not as a free-agent signing.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - World Series Matchup and Jon Daniels Legacy
• (07:56) - What Texas Can Learn and Why a Roster Reset Matters
• (16:59) - Sebastian Walcott and the Outfield Competition
• (22:17) - The Rangers Catcher Decisions for 2027
• (24:37) - Hitting Coach Accountability and Mike Maddux
• (29:36) - Alejandro Osuna and the Jake Burger Platoon
• (36:31) - Corey Seager Trade Talk and the Trea Turner Debate
• (41:21) - Revisiting the Rangers 2010 and 2011 World Series Runs
• (46:18) - Rangers Accountability and the Run-It-Back Problem
• (57:49) - Mitch Garver Retires and a World Series Prediction

Dallas drops to 2–4 after a 23–13 loss at Lambeau, even as Philadelphia and the Giants both stumble.

Austin digs into Dak Prescott's two interceptions, why Jordan Love looked sharper, and an offense that threw 54 passes while running only 15 times. He also challenges the idea that 23 points allowed means Dallas played good defense. Green Bay kept extending drives on third down and dropped chances to make the score uglier.

The conversation turns to the players-only meeting, Caleb Downs, coaching and personnel decisions, and Monday's trip to Philadelphia. For Austin, one adjustment is obvious: stop leaning so heavily on Dak and give Javonte Williams the football.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - Cowboys at Lambeau: Fourth-Quarter Frustration
• (11:55) - Flournoy's Touchdown and the Final Seconds
• (15:15) - Is the NFC East Still There for Dallas?
• (21:00) - Dak Prescott vs Jordan Love: The Throwing Difference
• (23:01) - Why Dallas's Defense Doesn't Get a Pass
• (30:38) - Mike Tomlin and the Players-Only Meeting
• (33:58) - Eagles on Deck: Feed Javonte Williams
• (38:03) - Coaching and Defensive Personnel Questions
• (46:18) - Caleb Downs' 12 Tackles and Defensive Needs
• (53:39) - Final Takeaways: An NFC East Opportunity Wasted

Texas led Florida 17-3 and lost 27-24 after the Gators scored 24 unanswered points. The LIVE begins inside the final two minutes, then gets into why Texas struggled to sustain offense and why Florida deserves credit for the comeback.

Arch Manning's decisions and future, Steve Sarkisian's playcalling, protection problems and Cam Coleman's limited opportunities all get a hard look. The discussion also weighs whether Texas needs an offensive coordinator, how Colin Simmons' injury uncertainty affects the defense, and what the loss means with Ole Miss coming to Austin next week.

Correction: Jeremiah Smith had 984 receiving yards through October 17, not 1,000.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - Arch's Late Fumble and Florida's Final Drive
• (04:35) - Texas Falls 27–24 and the Road Ahead
• (10:21) - Arch Manning's Future and Development
• (18:47) - Sark Evaluates Everything and Texas' Playoff Path
• (24:42) - Did Florida Beat Texas or Did Texas Beat Itself?
• (29:43) - Offensive Line Problems and Cam Coleman's Usage
• (37:46) - Backup Quarterbacks and Colin Simmons
• (44:47) - Fire Sark or Hire an Offensive Coordinator?
• (49:43) - Arch Manning, Chris Simms and Heisman Expectations
• (01:00:00) - Ole Miss Preview and Final Outlook

Four Rangers are Gold Glove finalists, but Texas still has difficult questions about developing hitters and turning talent into runs.

Austin examines the cases for Ezequiel Duran, Evan Carter, Wyatt Langford and Jacob deGrom before explaining why he would move on from hitting coach Justin Viele. The conversation moves to Josh Jung versus Duran, possible fits such as Luis Arráez and Ian Happ, and the catching situation for 2027.

Houston won the AL West and still changed its baseball leadership, raising a larger accountability question. The show closes with Jacob Latz, bullpen construction, the idea of Kumar Rocker in relief, and a look at October baseball.

On-air clarifications: Wyatt Langford ranked third, rather than second, in Statcast's 2026 outfielder jump leaderboard. Texas ranked 25th in runs but tied for eighth in wRC+, so describing its offense as bottom-five in both seasons was too broad. Danny Jansen had a strong September, but Carter Jensen won the official AL Player of the Month award. The closing MacKenzie Gore rebound reference concerns 2027, not 2026.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - Four Rangers Gold Glove Finalists
• (07:38) - Should Texas Move On From Justin Viele?
• (15:55) - Josh Jung vs. Ezequiel Duran
• (24:50) - Houston Changes Leaders: Rangers Accountability
• (31:50) - Free-Agent Fits: Luis Arráez and Ian Happ
• (36:25) - Texas' Catcher Decisions for 2027
• (41:28) - Jacob Latz and the Bullpen Rebuild
• (43:59) - Does Kumar Rocker Belong in the Bullpen?
• (46:50) - Postseason Baseball and Final Thoughts

Texas outgained Oklahoma 382-238 and still lost the Red River Rivalry, 27-24.

The Sooners got 14 points from a blocked punt and Peyton Bowen's pick-six. Arch Manning threw three touchdowns and two interceptions, and the Longhorns finished 3-for-14 on third down. Austin gets into the officiating calls that frustrated Texas fans, why he won't make excuses for the loss, and how much responsibility belongs to Arch and Steve Sarkisian.

The fourth-and-two decision gets a close look, along with an offense too dependent on explosive plays. Texas' defense deserved better. Florida is next, and there are plenty of things to clean up before Saturday.

On-air corrections: Oklahoma finished with 238 total offensive yards, and Texas scored seven points in the fourth quarter (Oklahoma scored 17). John Mateer's six-yard figure was yards per attempt, not per completion. The missed 53-yard field goal gave OU the ball at its own 35, the same starting spot as an unsuccessful fourth-and-two without a gain. Dallas next plays Sunday, October 18, against Green Bay, not Monday.

Chapters / Timestamps

• (00:00) - Live: Texas and Oklahoma Tied at 24
• (07:31) - Fourth Down: Sark Chooses the Field Goal
• (11:31) - Spetic Misses and Texas Needs a Stop
• (16:17) - Arch Gets One Last Chance
• (20:24) - Final Possessions and Oklahoma’s Winning Kick
• (28:34) - Texas Loses: The Defense Deserved Better
• (35:33) - The Flags, the Frustration and No Excuses
• (37:55) - Arch or Sark: Who Owns This Loss?
• (45:18) - Sark’s Fourth-and-Two Decision Revisited
• (48:20) - Mateer, Oklahoma’s Defense and Arch’s Mistakes
• (56:53) - Texas Is Living on the Home Run
• (01:00:05) - On Deck: Florida and the SEC Picture
• (01:03:25) - Final Takeaways and What’s Next for RoR