{"id":1008,"date":"2025-09-02T16:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2025-09-02T05:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:51:29","slug":"pigskin-and-burnt-ends-lone-star-state-week-1-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/pigskin-and-burnt-ends-lone-star-state-week-1-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigskin And Burnt Ends: Lone Star State Week 1 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIn the debut episode of Pigskin and Burnt Ends<\/em>, hosts IndyCarTim<\/a> and Johnny Gerber break down an action-packed opening week of Texas college football.<\/p>\n

Tarleton State Stuns Army in Overtime<\/h2>\n

The debut episode of Pigskin and Burnt Ends wasted no time diving into one of Week 1\u2019s biggest surprises. Tarleton State knocked off Army in double overtime, 30\u201327, thanks to a clutch 37-yard field goal from Brad Larson. While Army\u2019s kicking woes told one side of the story, the Texans\u2019 rise as a program grabbing transfers and homegrown Texas talent could make them a team to watch moving forward.<\/p>\n

Ohio State Tops Texas in a Defensive Battle<\/h2>\n

The spotlight matchup saw Ohio State\u2019s defense shine in a 14\u20137 win over Texas. All eyes were on Arch Manning in his first Longhorns start, but the Buckeyes\u2019 defense and coaching adjustments from Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline proved the difference. While Texas fans may gripe about the offense, the consensus was that Manning deserves patience in what was always going to be a tough opener.<\/p>\n

Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and SMU Roll in Openers<\/h2>\n

Texas A&M survived UTSA 42\u201324, but questions remain about the Aggies\u2019 ability to dominate weaker opponents. The Red Raiders delivered fireworks with a 67\u20137 blowout of Arkansas\u2013Pine Bluff, even with a weather delay and shortened second half. Meanwhile, SMU cruised in its ACC opener, highlighted by defensive touchdowns and explosive playmaking. Despite injuries, the Mustangs look primed for another strong season.<\/p>\n

From Tarleton\u2019s upset to Texas Tech\u2019s offensive outburst, the Lone Star State delivered plenty of storylines in Week 1. And with Pigskin and Burnt Ends just getting started, fans can expect even more deep dives into Texas football<\/a> each week.<\/p>\n

Listen To This Week’s Episode Of Pigskin And Burnt Ends!<\/h2>\n

Listen to “Pigskin And Burnt Ends: Week 1 Lone Star State Action” on Spreaker.<\/a>
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