Good Morning America rolled into Houston big time on Thursday, throwing down for the Texans’ 25th anniversary season with a live broadcast right from Reliant Stadium. This wasn’t just some quick hello either, GMA went all in as part of its “Game Day” series, kicking off the countdown to Super Bowl LXI on ABC13 in 2027. You know a team is making waves when national TV shows are coming out to celebrate its milestone.
Texans Legend Travis Johnson Drops a Texas-Sized Surprise
The celebration was absolutely lit, with GMA promising a “Texas-sized surprise” and totally delivering! Houston Texans legend Travis Johnson himself joined the party on Thursday. Can you imagine the roar? Johnson made the incredible announcement that some lucky fans are gonna get to be the flag holders for the opening game, which is just an insane memory for those folks. And if that wasn’t enough to get the stadium buzzing, a mariachi band joined in to celebrate the team, singing the iconic ranchera song, “El Rey.” Talk about setting the mood for a new season! Plus, fans have 80 new food items to check out at Reliant Stadium for the 2026 season. They are really pulling out all the stops for this anniversary.
Coach Ryans Defines What It Means to Be a Texan
ABC News’ Will Reeve also got to sit down with Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans to chat about training camp and the season ahead. Ryans laid it all out, saying, “Being a Texan, to me, it means you get to play and coach and work for a city, a team that’s so passionate about the game. And I do it for our fans and to see how excited they are. That’s one thing I wanted to do. I wanted to bring that passion, bring that fire back to our fan base.” He didn’t stop there, adding, “And now when I go anywhere, go to the grocery stores or shopping. It’s like everyone’s like, coach, great job. We love to have you back, happy you’re back. And to see the smiles on our fans’ faces, like that’s what being a Texan is all about.” That’s pure gold, right? That’s a coach who gets it, who truly understands the heartbeat of his city and his team’s place in it.
So, get ready, because ABC13 is gearing up all day for the Texans’ second preseason game. You can catch ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ at 6:30 p.m. on ABC13. Then, the Texans hit the field against the Las Vegas Raiders at 7 p.m. on ESPN. It’s preseason, but with this kind of energy, you know the fans are locked in for what promises to be a memorable 25th season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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