In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, John Barban and Geoff Dover dive deep into the State of Affairs: Texas — a no-holds-barred look at the football programs and franchises across the Lone Star State. From Jerry World to Lubbock, Austin to College Station, and even into the Atlantic Coast Conference (yep, somehow that includes SMU), Texas football is bursting with storylines heading into the 2025 season.The show kicks off with the Dallas Cowboys, who enter yet another season full of uncertainty. A new coaching staff, a banged-up Dak Prescott, no clear RB1, and the remnants of what was once an elite defense leave more questions than answers. Is this the year they finally rebuild right — or just more 9–8 disappointment?Next, the guys pivot to the surging Houston Texans. With one of the best defenses in the league and a maturing CJ Stroud under center, Jeff and John make the bold claim: AFC Championship Game or bust. Additions like Nick Chubb and two Iowa State receivers show Houston’s commitment to loading up on offense. The talent is there. The expectations are real.Shifting to college, the episode breaks down the Texas Longhorns, who are somehow national title favorites with a QB (Arch Manning) who’s barely played. High expectations, favorable SEC scheduling, and a deep roster make this feel like the start of a Bama/Georgia-style reload era under Steve Sarkisian.Then it’s on to the Big 12, where three in-state contenders — Texas Tech, Baylor, and TCU — are all poised for chaos. Texas Tech’s billionaire booster is reshaping their roster through NIL, Baylor boasts one of the most productive returning QBs in Sawyer Robertson, and TCU remains quietly dangerous with Josh Hoover slinging nearly 4,000 yards last season.The guys also shine a spotlight on SMU, the newest — and perhaps most underappreciated — ACC powerhouse. With a QB-coach combo they love in Jennings and Rhett Lashlee, a deep booster network, and the best defense in the ACC last year, the Mustangs could be on the verge of something big… even if their conference still doesn’t make any geographic sense.Finally, they compare expectation levels across the state — from the hopeful Texans and Longhorns to the wildcard Big 12 schools and the question-mark-riddled Cowboys and Aggies. Whether it’s Super Bowl dreams or playoff pipe dreams, every major Texas team is at a pivotal crossroads this season.If you love football — and especially if you love Texas football — this is a can’t-miss deep dive into every storyline that matters for Fall 2025.

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