University of Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show following a dominant victory over the Rice Owls to reclaim the Bayou Bucket and earn Fritz his first win in Houston. Donovan Smith threw for 142 yards and three touchdowns, and Stacy Sneed rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown in the 33-7 victory on Saturday. "We hadn't had much success running the ball in Week 1 and Week 2," but the Cougars "have made some progress here through three games," Fritz said. The Cougars will go on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a Big 12 matchup this upcoming Saturday.

Ian Eagle of CBS, TNT and TBS joins The Matt Thomas Show ahead of his call of the NFL Week 3 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Minnesota Vikings. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is coming off a decent performance against the Chicago Bears, recording 260 passing yards and winning 19-13, but only finding the endzone once. However, the Texans are the only 2-0 team atop the AFC South and "are surprising nobody" with their success, Eagle said. "They are clearly in the next tier behind the Kansas City Chiefs." Eagle also discusses Sam Darnold stepping up for the Vikings, Will Levis struggling with the Tennessee Titans, calling his first Final Four and more.

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show, alongside Chris Gordy of Next Up and Adam Wexler of The A-Team, react to the wackiest Astros game of the season. The Astros tied the three-game series with the San Diego Padres after Tuesday's 4-3 win in the 10th inning. Hunter Brown started on the mound and allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings. Things got out of hand when Jose Altuve was ejected after taking off his cleat and sock to argue that a ball had fouled off his foot. Manager Joe Espada was also ejected. However, Grae Kessinger replaced Altuve and made a game-winning play to get the final out. The Astros now have a five-game lead in the AL West and will look to win the series against the Padres on Wednesday before returning to Houston to host the Los Angeles Angels for a four-game series. Ross also gives a PSA to Ryan Pressly, reviews the latest NFL grades for the Texans, discusses tight end Brevin Jordan going on the injured list, tells people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recaps the Houston Astros losing 3-1 to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Spencer Arrighetti opened up the three-game series for the Astros, giving up eight hits and two runs while recording his second-highest pitch total this year at 102 pitches. Manager Joe Espada joins to discuss Ben Gamel going to the injured list, and outfielder Jason Heyward talks about his adjustment to left field and reasons for wanting to sign with the Astros. Ross reviews the biggest NFL headlines after Week 2 with producer Connor McGovern, reacts to the Texas Longhorns sitting at the top of the college football AP Poll, gives his latest "Gut Feelings" and more.

Houston Astros outfielder Jason Heyward joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-1 defeat against the San Diego Padres. The beginning of the three-game series saw Heyward move to left field after spending multiple starts in right, filling in for the injured Kyle Tucker. "It's a new visual for me," Heyward said. However, the veteran outfielder wasted no time getting acclimated to the position, making an impressive throw in the bottom of the fifth to nab Luis Arraez at the plate. Heyward signed with the Astros on August 29 after he was released from the Los Angeles Dodgers and has made an immediate impact in the lineup, recording two homers and six RBIs in 15 games with the Astros. "There's a lot of world champions on this squad," Heyward said. "It's impressive to see how much these guys want to be in postseason baseball."

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada joins The Matt Thomas Show following Monday's 3-1 road loss to the San Diego Padres. Spencer Arrighetti opened up the three-game series for the Astros, giving up eight hits and two runs while recording his second-highest pitch total this year at 102 pitches. Arrighetti battled on the mound as the Padres "put the bat on the ball" and fouled off 29 pitches. "They grind at-bats," Espada said. The Astros have dealt with missed calls from umpires as of late, fueling the conversation to add a challenge system to the game. "It's very frustrating" to have bats taken away, so "I am open for" a challenge system. Outfielder Ben Gamel has been placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left knee contusion Saturday. Gamel going on the IL "puts us in a tough spot in the outfield." However, Kyle Tucker will be in right field Tuesday. "We are really, really close" to Tucker being 100%, but the Astros are "still monitoring his volume." Espada also talks about Jake Meyers working on his timing, Yainer Diaz playing more at first base, Hunter Brown's preparation for Tuesday's matchup and staying with the six-man rotation for now.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Texans defeating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday Night Football to become the only 2-0 team at the top of the AFC South. Matt and Ross also celebrate the Astros sweeping the Los Angeles Angels, discuss the Carolina Panthers benching Bryce Young, review the Texas Longhorns reaching the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, react to Clay Walker mixing up the lyrics when performing the national anthem, play "To Tell The Truth" and more.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show recap the Houston Astros avoiding a sweep by the Oakland Athletics with Thursday's 6-3 win. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to discuss Kyle Tucker returning to right field and Joe Espada's upcoming decision concerning the postseason pitching rotation. Matt and Ross preview the Texans hosting the Chicago Bears for Sunday Night Football, react to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustaining another concussion, talk with Dr. Roto about the best fantasy football advice, tell their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins The Matt Thomas Show after the Astros avoided the sweep against the Oakland Athletics with Thursday's 6-3 victory. Framber Valdez allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out six in just over six innings. "He's keeping his emotions in check," McTaggart said. With Valdez, Yusei Kikuchi and Hunter Brown all pitching well, manager Joe Espada has "got some good choices" when it comes to constructing his postseason rotation. If they could clinch the division before their final regular season series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Astros would be able to rest their starters before the Wild Card round. "You got to hope that last series doesn't mean anything." Injuries have been the main concern for the Astros all season long, and with the closing weeks approaching, the roster has not been freed from this challenge. Second baseman Jose Altuve exited Wednesday's game with right side discomfort and did not play Thursday. However, both Altuve and Espada do not seem worried about the injury. "It wouldn't surprise me if he played this weekend." Optimism will carry into the outfield, where Kyle Tucker is expected to make his return to right field after starting his first few games back from a fractured shin as a designated hitter. "Tucker might play right field tonight."