After two strong wins against Utah and Kansas State, the Houston Cougars could not extend their winning streak, losing to the Arizona Wildcats 27-3 on Friday. While both teams struggled offensively in the first half, the Cougars were outscored 17-0 in the third quarter. "We didn't play as well as we were capable of," head coach Willie Fritz said. The Cougars had a plethora of turnovers, losing two fumbles, throwing an interception and turning the ball over on downs four times. "We got to do a much better job of hanging onto the football," Fritz said. The Cougars have another tough test ahead of them when they host Big 12 Conference rival Baylor on Saturday. "They've really played well the last four weeks." The Cougars will be wearing their "Houston Blue" uniforms against their in-state opponent, paying homage to the City of Houston.

The Rockets were one clean inbound and wide-open layup away from extending their winning streak to six games; however, Damian Lillard's driving layup with 3.9 seconds left ended up being the decider in the 101-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Rockets overcame a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter and led until Lillard's closing basket. A strong defensive effort held stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to 20 and 18 points, respectively, but this created an opportunity for role players such as Brook Lopez to take over. Lopez had 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. "We were helping a little bit too much at times," Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said. Before Milwaukee, the Rockets earned a quality win in Chicago, defeating the Bulls 143-107 on Sunday. Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 28 points, while Alperen Sengun recorded his second triple-double of the season. All five starters reached double figures. "If we can get stops and run, that's when we're at our best," Udoka said. Despite a loss in Milwaukee, the Rockets have found a powerful spark off the bench in Tari Eason. The forward had 14 rebounds, four steals and three blocks against the Bucks. After missing much of last season due to a lower leg injury, Eason has improved through "the progression of playing consistent minutes," and he now "impacts the game in a crazy way," Udoka said. The Rockets return to the Toyota Center on Wednesday to host the Indiana Pacers in a matchup that will feature the debut of the 2024-25 City Edition uniform. The jersey celebrates the Rockets' 1994 and 1995 championships, and many former Rockets will be in attendance to commemorate the victories. "We got to put on a show and get a win for them."

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" recap the Houston Texans defeating the Dallas Cowboys 34-10 on "Monday Night Football." The Texans snapped their two-game losing streak while Joe Mixon rushed for three touchdowns and 109 yards. The Texans' defense sacked Cooper Rush five times, recorded an interception and scored a touchdown on a strip sack. Matt and Dan also:

• react to the Rockets losing 101-100 to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending their five-game winning streak
• review Week 11 in "Connor McGovern's NFL Rewind"
• discuss their favorite yacht rock classics
• give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Matt Thomas of the "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" preview the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys. Can the Texans get back into the win column on the road against an injured Cowboys roster? Matt and Dan also:

• talk with Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan about the Cowboys struggling throughout the season
• react to the Astros announcing the new name of the ballpark
• discuss the Rockets defeating the Chicago Bulls to extend their win streak to five
• recap Jake Paul defeating Mike Tyson in a rather disappointing boxing match
• play "To Tell The Truth" and more.

The Houston Texans return to primetime for the third straight week to wrap up Week 11 in Dallas against the Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." The Texans have lost their past two games, with the latest being a 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football." The Cowboys are 3-6 on the season after losing four straight. Quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the rest of the season due to injury, so Cooper Rush will start again, hoping to improve on last week's performance that saw only 45 passing yards in a 34-6 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles. Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to provide some insight into a struggling Cowboys team looking to return to the win column against their Texas football rival.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview tonight's matchup with the Houston Rockets hosting the Los Angeles Clippers for their first game towards the NBA Cup tournament. Matt and Ross also:

• discuss the latest update regarding Alex Bregman in free agency
• review the injured list as the Texans prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football
• predict the outcome of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight
• tell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 111-103 Wednesday at the Toyota Center. Matt and Ross also:

• review the latest MLB free agent rumor that has Alex Bregman signing with the Philadelphia Phillies
• react to Texans defensive backs Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr. not participating in Wednesday's practice
• discuss the latest plans regarding the future of the Astrodome
• have Dr. Roto cure their fantasy football ailments
• talk about the things they don't understand in "I Just Don't Get It" and more.

The Houston Rockets have started to recapture the attention of Houston sports fandom following Wednesday's 111-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the opener of a two-game set. The Rockets are off to their best start since the 2019-20 season, sitting at 8-4 and fifth in the Western Conference. By carrying over much of the same rotation as last year, the Rockets have built upon their chemistry and have found early-season success. While starters Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green have provided explosive play on both ends of the court, the Rockets have received a much-needed spark off the bench from Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, who each had 18 points in the win over the Clippers. Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" discuss the beginning of a possible resurgence from the Rockets and what needs to be done to further this progress.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" review the latest redevelopment plans from the Astrodome Conservancy and discuss whether it is worth preserving the world's first multi-purposed, domed sports stadium. Matt and Ross also:

• talk with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka about tonight's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers
• react to Jose Altuve winning his seventh Silver Slugger award
• talk with Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz about Friday's matchup against the Arizona Wildcats
• review the latest College Football Playoff rankings
• tell people "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.