Steve Sarkisian on ‘Cap Space' with Texas roster: Are the 2026 Longhorns BETTER around Arch Manning? Protect College Sports Act Update

As SEC Media Days wrapped up on Thursday, the last team to take the main podium was the Texas Longhorns. As Steve Sarkisian took the microphone, the Longhorns head coach had to answer many questions on the new-look roster in Austin, which included some notable departures along the way. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the comments from Steve Sarkisian on the ‘cap space’ he’s had to work with in this offseason college football.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:40) Presenting Sponsor (2:10) Intro - Steve Sarkisian Quotes (7:17) Parker Livingstone Saga (11:24) Lebron Debate? (11:55) Texas Run Game entering 2026 (16:26) Transferring to Rival? (21:32) Senate: Protect College Sports Act (27:25) Who Am I? (30:36) Who Am I - Answer (34:14) ZenAI (35:25) Dear Andy & Ari - Revisiting Saban (38:22) Dylan’s pitch for relegation/promotion (47:54) How to include the G5 (54:02) Conferences - Necessary in CFB? (1:06:02) GPS & Geography (1:09:42) Coaches that wouldn’t drive trucks? (1:19:09) Thanks for watching! See you Monday!   Once Andy & Ari wrap up the discussion on Texas, the guys provide the latest on the Protect College Sports Act. With the latest news, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, “I don’t think we’ll be able to get them done.” Watch here as Andy & Ari explain why this bill will most likely not be passed.   Next up, it’s time for everyone’s favorite game: Who Am I? How many guesses does it take you to guess this college football great?   In this week’s Dear Andy & Ari, the fellas receive a number of emails on the suggestions from Nick Saban on an all-power 12 game schedule in college football including…   Are conferences necessary? Which coaches are not truck guys in college football?   Thanks for watching!   Send your questions to: andystapleson3@gmail.com ari.wasserman@on3.com   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Check out Zen AI here: http://bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_itf   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/CEc6GIXQMJI   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.