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Greg McElroy makes bold prediction for Georgia vs. Texas game, key factors

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November 12, 2025

Greg McElroy makes bold prediction for Georgia vs. Texas game, key factors

Greg McElroy isn’t afraid to go against the grain, and ahead of this Saturday night’s epic Top 10 showdown between No. 5 Georgia and No. 10 Texas, the former Alabama quarterback — and Lonestar State product — is doing it again by boldly picking the Longhorns to pull off the road upset in Athens.

In a battle between two of this season’s brightest first-year starting quarterbacks, McElroy is hitching his wagon to Texas superstar Arch Manning to play “the best game of his career” Saturday night and outduel Georgia counterpart Gunner Stockton in a game with serious College Football Playoff implications.

“I’m taking Texas to win the game. I think Texas has a slightly higher ceiling on the offensive side than we’ve seen so far,” McElroy said on Tuesday’s episode of the Always College Football podcast. “We saw it in a gotta-have-it situation against Oklahoma (when) the offense played smart, they were able to establish the run, and Arch Manning, I think, will play the best game of his career on arguably the biggest stage of his career when he takes his team into a hostile setting, and potentially hands the Georgia Bulldogs their second loss of the year.”

McElroy is clearly buying into the improvement made by Manning in recent weeks after the first-year starter combined for 674 yards and six touchdowns to one interception on 70.9-percent passing in back-to-back wins over Mississippi State and Vanderbilt.

“Steve Sarkisian is going to put together a plan in place that will probably lean on the quick game, will try to get Arch Manning into a nice rhythm early, and I think Arch in this game needs to be very calm, needs to be surgical, needs to be opportunistic when using his legs,” McElroy said. “He also needs to avoid trying to make those off-balance throws, that’s what Georgia’s defense always seems to force, and those off-balance throws can be off target, and that’s when Georgia can make plays on the ball.”

The Longhorns are coming off their second bye of the season, while the Bulldogs are riding high off their most complete game of the season in last Saturday’s 41-21 road drubbing of Mississippi State. Powered by a career-best 181 rushing yards from sophomore Nate Frazier, Georgia’s beleagured ground game broke out with a season-high 303 rushing yards and 6.9 yards-per-carry average.

“They looked really impressive offensively, they have kind of all year, but it was perhaps the best the run game’s looked all year (as) they went for over 300 yards on the ground,” McElroy said. “Nate Frazier became the bellcow last week. There were times when it’s been him and (Chauncey) Bowens, and you weren’t really sure who was going to be the guy. (It was) Bowens at times after a fumble became the guy, and now Frazier’s back in good standing.”

McElroy then pointed out that Georgia’s desire to establish the run does play into the strength of Texas’ SEC-leading rush defense, which is holding opponents to just 78.22 rushing yards per game this season to rank second nationally behind only Texas Tech.

“It is a physical, fast and disciplined unit that is designed specifically to shut down the opponent’s rushing attack,” McElroy added.

Given that point, McElroy suggested Stockton will have to spark the Bulldogs offense both through the air and with his legs Saturday if Georgia’s going to avoid another SEC home upset like it had against Alabama earlier this season. McElroy pointed to Stockton’s five-total touchdown game in the Bulldogs’ last home game, a 43-35 victory against Ole Miss.

Because, ultimately, Saturday’s game in Athens comes down to which first-year SEC starting QB shines the brightest under the lights inside Sanford Stadium.

“Which QB do you trust more? Do you trust the ceiling you get with Arch Manning knowing he can make any throw on the football field?” McElroy concluded. “Or do you trust Gunner Stockton, who’s been very, very steady all season long, but will be going against a better defense than what Georgia will put up against Arch Manning?”

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Texas city addresses rumors of new ICE facility

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February 2, 2026

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ICE is reportedly eyeing a warehouse that sits along I-45 near Hutchins. City leaders are poised to discuss it at an upcoming meeting this week.

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Fire displaces dozens at Fort Worth senior living facility

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February 1, 2026

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Fire displaces dozens at Fort Worth senior living facility

A fire at a senior living facility in Fort Worth forced more than 50 residents to evacuate late Sunday morning. Many are now staying with nearby family, while others still don’t know where they’ll sleep tonight. Heavy smoke, soot, and water damage left the building unsafe to occupy, with conditions harsh enough to irritate eyes and throats after only a short time inside.

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Date night or girls’ night? Valentine’s and Galentine’s events to love in North Texas

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February 1, 2026

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Date night or girls’ night? Valentine’s and Galentine’s events to love in North Texas

Love is in the air, whether you’re celebrating with a sweetheart or your closest friends. North Texas is packed with Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s events that will make February feel extra special.

Here are 10 Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day events happening around Dallas-Fort Worth as you start making plans.

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND AT REUNION TOWER

Get a breathtaking view of the Dallas skyline while celebrating on Friday and Saturday of Valentine’s Day weekend. There will be photo ops, specialty cocktails and mocktails, custom cookies, poems, and acoustic music by Mountain Natives on Friday. Saturday will feature a skyline sketch, taught by local artists.

DETAILS: Feb. 13 and 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday at Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd. E, Dallas. Tickets are $63.56 per person and $124.73 for couples.

GRAPEVINE’S WINE, CHOCOLATE & ROMANCE ON MAIN TOUR

Experience an intimate Valentine’s-themed food and wine tour that takes guests on a stroll through historic Main Street in Grapevine. It will feature wine and light bites from local wineries.

DETAILS: Thursdays through Sundays in February from 3 to 5 p.m. 324 S. Main St., Grapevine. Tickets are $123 per person.

Experience an intimate Valentine s-themed food and wine tour that takes guests on a stroll through historic Main Street in Grapevine.

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FLAMING COCKTAIL HOT DATE NIGHT

Expect a hot date night where couples can blow and create their own heart or flower made from molten glass. Attendees can also indulge in flaming cocktails to toast their love.

DETAILS: Feb. 11-14 from noon to 7 p.m. at Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, 701 S. Main St., Grapevine. Tickets are $55 per person.

FORTWORTHIANS101 SPEED DATING EVENT

Restaurant West + Stone at Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel is co-hosting a Fortworthians101 speed-dating event. Guests are guaranteed to speak to at least 10 people and continue the conversations during a singles mixer after the speed dating concludes.

DETAILS: Feb. 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at West + Stone, 1701 Commerce St., Fort Worth. Ages 25-37. Speed dating tickets and mixer tickets ate $47.80; mixer-only tickets are $13.03.

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND MOVIE NIGHT AT WHISKEY RANCH

Guests are invited to bundle up and bring chairs and blankets to watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in the great outdoors. Admission includes a free first cocktail.

DETAILS: Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Whiskey Ranch, 2601 Whiskey Ranch Road, Fort Worth. Tickets are $11.99.

GALENTINE’S/VALENTINE’S COOKIE DECORATING & WINE

Decorate cookies with your date or gal pals at this gallery experience. While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas artists.

DETAILS: This event occurs Wednesday through Sunday during February at Giddens Gallery, 624 S. Main St., Grapevine. Ages 21 and up. Tickets are $62.

While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas... — While decorating cookies, enjoy two glasses of wine and admire original artworks from Texas artists at Giddens Gallery.
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LOVE LETTERS-RUNWAY THEATRE

Watch an intimate, moving play with your loved ones that spans decades of hopes, dreams, and heartfelt words.

DETAILS: Feb. 13-15 at 3 and 8 p.m. at Runway Theatre, 215 N Dooley St., Grapevine. Tickets are $30.

VALENTINE’S/GALENTINE’S DAY AT PEGASUS PLAZA

Take a trip to downtown Dallas with your bestie or date and attend the free Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day event at Pegasus Plaza. It will have a doggy kissing booth, free photo booth and free flowers.

DETAILS: Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pegasus Plaza, 1500 Main St., Dallas. Free.

DFW LADIES GALENTINE’S GAL HIKE

Celebrate female friendships with a hike with all your gal pals. The hike starts on the Arbor Hills Trail, heads up to the Pond of Vasil Levski, continues to the Observation Deck, and then loops back through the prairie trail. Attendees are invited to wear pink. After the hike, there will be a brunch at restaurant Whiskey Cake.

DETAILS: Feb. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, 6701 West Parker Road, Plano. Free.

Celebrate female friendships with a hike with all your gal pals, hosted by Texas Ladies Get... — Celebrate female friendships with a hike with all your gal pals, hosted by Texas Ladies Get Outdoors and Travel group.
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MCKINNEY GALENTINE’S POP UP

The Stix Icehouse will have a special Galentine’s Day celebration filled with shopping, jewelry and music bingo. Attendees can also create custom-made permanent jewelry and a trucker hat.

DETAILS: Feb. 11 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Pkwy., Suite #100, McKinney. Free.

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