"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"The episode now ranks as the fourth most-watched regular-season show all-time. Its final hour averaged 3.7 million viewers, beating the competition [FOX Sports] by 163%."
"With the 2026 college football season just around the corner, this move gives Longhorn fans another hour of the in-depth analysis, big-name interviews and passionate discussion they’ve come to expect from Hardge and Henry."
"FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff, through their new partnership with Portnoy and Barstool Sports, has a massive opportunity to lean into the fun that college football rivalries bring"
"Adding The 3rd & Longhorn Postgame Show to the station’s existing coverage makes 1300 The Zone the most comprehensive and robust destination for Texas Longhorns fans"
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”