The Matt Thomas Show with Ross

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Texans traveling to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers. Doug Russell, sports director at 97.3 The Game in Milwaukee, joins to provide some insight into the Packers, who are coming off a 34-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Matt and Ross also:React to the Cleveland Guardians hitting a walk-off homer to take Game 3 of the ALCSRecap the Rockets defeating their Spurs in their final preseason matchupDiscuss Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett announcing his retirement due to the "current environment" in college athleticsTell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday"

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the latest comments from former Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker regarding his past battles with the front office. Matt and Ross also discuss:the Rockets final preseason matchupthe Texans dealing with multiple injuries on defensethe Cougars taking on Kansas with head coach Willie Fritzthe worst NFL teams in "Ross' Rotten Five"the best fantasy football advice with Dr. Rotohow much it costs to donate plasma and more

Following a strong win over TCU, the Houston Cougars are coming off a bye week and looking to earn another important victory on the road against the Kansas Jayhawks this Saturday. Head coach Willie Fritz announced earlier this week that Zeon Chriss would be the starting quarterback going forward, and Fritz joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the decision. "We just wanted to get a spark," Fritz said. Chriss completed 15 of 18 passes for 141 yards but also rushed for 97 yards on 11 carries in the 30-19 victory over TCU. Chriss will attempt to replicate that success at Arrowhead Stadium and help the Cougars obtain their third win of the season.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Houston Texans trading running back Cam Akers and a conditional 2026 seventh-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Matt and Ross also discuss:Founder and owner of the Houston Oilers Bud Adams being named a candidate in the Contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025The largest salaries for college football head coachesTom Brady becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas RaidersRookie Reed Sheppard standing out in the Rockets preseason home debutTheir recent displeasures in "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to NFL star wide receivers on the move as the Jets traded for Davante Adams and the Bills traded for Amari Cooper. Matt and Ross also discuss:three Astros players being nominated as Gold Glove finalistsJerry Jones arguing with Dallas sports radio hosts about the Cowboys' strugglesthe Rockets hosting the Pelicans for their first preseason home gameTexans defensive tackle Mario Edwards receiving a four-game suspensionthe Longhorns hosting the Georgia Bulldogstheir latest Gut Feelings and more

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," alongside Chris Gordy of Next Up and Adam Clanton of The A-Team, discuss the Houston Texans defeating the New England Patriots 41-21 on Sunday for the franchise's first win at Gillette Stadium. C.J. Stroud threw for three touchdown passes, one of which was to Joe Mixon, who rushed for 102 yards. Dameon Pierce recorded a 54-yard touchdown run in his return to the field. Will Anderson Jr. led the defense with a career-best three sacks to spoil Drake Maye's NFL debut. Ross also recaps the latest college football matchups, previews the AL and NL championship series, discusses the Texas Longhorns hosting the Georgia Bulldogs the same weekend Foruma 1 is racing at Circuit of the Americas and more.

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