# @thestampedeut on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=wC8OV80jbrU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71244759-thestampedeut-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-02T14:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns (@thestampedeut) — https://gondola.cc/thestampedeut

## Caption

Matthew McConaughey joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to talk expectations for Texas football in 2026, Rose Bowl memories and what motivates him today.

Matthew, Mack and Vince revisit some of their most memorable moments together, including Matthew's interaction with Vince ahead of the 2006 Rose Bowl and the practice Matthew attended in Mack's first year as Texas' head coach.

They also discuss how Matthew handles criticism, what drives him and his chemistry with Woody Harrelson. 

To close the show, Matthew shares what excites him most about this year's Longhorns before taking on some rapid-fire questions.

What has you most excited about the Longhorns heading into Week 1? Drop a comment below! 👇

🤘 SUBSCRIBE for more Texas football insight, analysis and reaction from Mack Brown, Vince Young & Bob Ballou!


Chapters
00:00 Matthew McConaughey Joins the Show!
05:08 The Start of Mack's Relationship With McConaughey
11:36 McConaughey's Relationship With UT Players
25:44 McConaughey at the Rose Bowl
31:03 McConaughey's Chemistry With Harrelson
37:26 McConaughey on Mack
45:32 Handling Criticism Like McConaughey
49:45 Expectations for the 2026 Longhorns
01:01:42 What Drives McConaughey Today?
01:06:02 Speed Round

New episodes of THE STAMPEDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE STAMPEDE community follow us across social media platforms @TheStampedeUT.

THE STAMPEDE: https://thestampedeut.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestampedeut
X: https://x.com/thestampedeut
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestampedeut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStampedeUT/

Mack's X: https://x.com/CoachMackBrown
Vince's X: https://x.com/VinceYoung10
Bob's X: https://x.com/BobBallouSports
Mack's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmackbrown/
Vince's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceyoung10/
Bob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobballou/

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The Athletes First Tailgate Tour is returning to Austin! Join us on Friday, September 11th at Victory Lap (504 W. 24th Street, Austin, TX 78705) for the ultimate tailgate, featuring food, drinks, games and a live episode of THE STAMPEDE. For more information RSVP: https://tailgatetouraustin.rsvpify.com/

#TexasLonghorns #TexasFootball #MatthewMcConaughey #MackBrown #VinceYoung

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- **Views:** 24,970
- **Likes:** 414
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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns | @thestampedeut | https://gondola.cc/thestampedeut | Podcast |
| Austin Wright | @Austin_Wright33 | https://gondola.cc/Austin_Wright33 | Associate Producer |

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