Athletes First Tailgate Tour Presented by Visit Las Vegas with AMP Sports Heads to Austin September 11 Ahead of Ohio State-Texas Matchup

Featuring Live Recordings of The Scriptwith Cardale Jones and Dave Holmes and The Stampedewith Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou

With Special Guests Colt McCoy and Jamaal Charles

AUSTIN, Texas - September 2, 2026 - Sinclair's AMP Sports and CBS Austin (KEYE) today announced their participation in the 2026 Athletes First Tailgate Tour presented by Visit Las Vegas in Austin on Friday, September 11, ahead of the highly anticipated Ohio State at Texas matchup.

The Austin event marks the second stop of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour, which returns with its largest schedule to date, bringing the ultimate football fan experience to 12 of the biggest matchups and destinations across the country.

As the exclusive media partner of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour, AMP Sports will deliver live programming, fan engagement and original multiplatform content from the event, highlighted by live recordings of two of its college football video podcasts, The Script: A Podcast on the Ohio State Buckeyes and The Stampede: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns.

The free event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CT at Victory Lap, 504 W. 24th Street in Austin.

Fans can RSVP and find additional event information at tailgatetouraustin.rsvpify.com.

The Script hosts Ohio State National Championship quarterback Cardale Jones and Dave Holmes will bring their Ohio State perspective to Austin, while The Stampede hosts legendary Texas head coach Mack Brown, National Championship quarterback Vince Young and CBS Austin Sports Director Bob Ballou will represent the Longhorns side of one of college football's marquee early-season matchups.

Former NFL and University of Texas legends Colt McCoy and Jamaal Charles will join as a special guests.

The Athletes First Tailgate Tour brings together NFL and college football legends, premium hospitality, live content and interactive brand experiences. At the center of the event is the Athletes First 55-foot custom hauler, featuring a hospitality space, VIP lounge, podcast studio and live event stage.

The 2026 tour is presented by Visit Las Vegas. NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will serve as a season-long sponsor, promoting sober driving through an on-site pledge wall and impaired driving simulator, bringing its safe-driving message directly into the game-day experience.

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees must be 18+ years old. To RSVP and for additional event details, visit tailgatetouraustin.rsvpify.com.

About AMP Sports

AMP Sports, a division of Sinclair's AMP Media, connects brands to passionate sports fans with national scale, regional impact and local relevance. AMP Sports distributes highly engaging programming across linear and digital platforms, powered by a growing slate of original video podcasts, including The Triple Option with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone, Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Throwbacks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara, Post Moves with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston, Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and Style of Play with Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt. AMP Sports also produces and distributes a robust network of college and professional football shows. AMP Media, in partnership with SMAC Productions, also operates The Intersection, an original podcast network featuring Get TO The Point, with Terrell Owens and Chris Spencer.

About Athletes First

Athletes First is the premier sports representation and marketing agency, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters. Since 2001, Athletes First has built a reputation for integrity, innovation, and impact across contract negotiations, marketing strategy, endorsement sales, and brand partnerships. The agency also produces dynamic live events and multiplatform content through its Emmy-nominated production division, GOAT Farm Media. For more information, visit athletesfirst.net or follow us on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

Media Contacts:

Sinclair/AMP Sports: Jessica Bellucci, [email protected]

Carmine N. Tiso for Athletes First, [email protected] or (917) 453-4296