The Craig Way Show

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things football on a Friday edition of the program! Hear from Brian Schottenheimer, Steve Sarkisian, Bijan Robinson, and more throughout the show as the guys talk calendar changes, high school football slates, and preview Week 0 of the CFB season.

KXAN sports director Roger Wallace joins Craig for a conversation on Longhorn football, as well as the start of high school football season and tonight's matchup Roger will call between Pflugerville and Leander at the Pfield.

Dallas Cowboys preseason broadcaster Isaiah Stanback, who can also be seen and heard on ESPN, NFLN and The CW, joins Craig to discuss the Cowboys' remaining position battles, the "new vibe" around the team entering Brian Schottenheimer's second season, and the rookies who have stood out on the defensive side of the ball.

Craig Way and Jake Herman dive into all sorts of sporting topics on today's edition of the program.

The SEC and Big 12 joined the Big Ten in cracking down on NFL signees returning to their leagues, announcing harsh punishments for those who break rank.

With the Dallas Cowboys preparing for their final preseason game of the year, Brian Schottenheimer discusses the rookies' development. Cowboys and NFLN/CW Broadcaster Isaiah Stanback joins Craig to share his thoughts on the team's potential strengths and weaknesses entering 2026.

Plus, White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins the show...

Current events in college football and the NFL dominate today's edition of the program, where Craig Way and Jake Herman break it all down.

They share the harsh punishments proposed by the Big Ten and SEC to limit NFL signees from returning to the NCAA Transfer Portal, the NFL's decision to disallow those players from returning, and much more surrounding the ongoing legal drama.

Plus, the NFL's Pro Bowl is dead, Longhorns Arch Manning and Justin Cryer spoke with the media after yesterday's practice, and the Houston Texans completed a joint practice with the Carolina Panthers.

On this episode of the show, Craig Way and Jake Herman take a deep dive into the effort by college football teams, including LSU, to sign former NFL training camp signees via the transfer portal as a result of the new 5 for 5 NCAA eligibility rule. Hear from Lane Kiffin, Pete Golding, and Steve Sarkisian on this topic and more as the college football season rapidly approaches.

Plus, DCTF Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper joins the show to talk about potential "villains" in college football before unpacking an unusually loaded slate of marquee matchups to kick off the Texas High School...

Chicago Bears running back and Lifetime Longhorn Roschon Johnson joins Craig Way for a conversation presented by BrainVault. They catch up on Roschon's recovery, look ahead to his fourth season with the Chicago Bears, break down the bragging rights among his former teammates and rivals in the NFL, and react to Steve Sarksian's name-drop of his former player earlier this morning.

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things Texas sports, including notes and soundbites from Steve Sarkisian after the latest scrimmage for the Longhorns over the weekend.

With news of former NFL signees returning to college, Craig and Jake break down what it means for the sport and answer listener questions on the topic. Lane Kiffin defends his decision to welcome Dae'Quan Wright back from Browns camp while Sark sounds the alarm bells over more worrisome changes in college football.

Chicago Bears running back and Lifetime Longhorn Roschon Johnson joins Craig Way for a conversation presented...

Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss the day's news in UT Sports and Texas' two NFL teams. 

Hear soundbites from DeMeco Ryans, Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott as the Texans played a preseason game against the Raiders and the Cowboys depart from Oxnard and prepare to play the Cardinals

Texas A&M play-by-play voice Andrew Monaco joins Craig to wrap up his SEC Preview Series and talk all things Aggies, and MLB insider and Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson wakes up early in Japan to talk MLB's biggest series of the weekend and share a...

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you the latest from Texas and Dallas Cowboys training camp with soundbites and updates on a busy Thursday edition of the program!

Hear from Colin Simmons, Graceson Littleton, and Brian Schottenheimer throughout the show.

The penultimate day of Craig's SEC Preview Series features OU play-by-play broadcaster Toby Rowland. They discuss Brent Venables' extension, the Sooners' front-loaded schedule, questions surrounding John Mateer and the OU offense, as well as defensive differences between last year's CFP Sooner team and the 2026 squad.


Plus, Craig's recap of the Chicago and Styx...

The penultimate day of Craig's SEC Preview Series features OU play-by-play broadcaster Toby Rowland. They discuss Brent Venables' extension, the Sooners' front-loaded schedule, questions surrounding John Mateer and the OU offense, as well as defensive differences between last year's CFP Sooner team and the 2026 squad.

On today's abbreviated version of The Craig Way Show due to the Round Rock Express, Craig Way and Jake Herman gather the latest from Texans training camp, including news of a season-ending injury for wideout Jayden Higgins.

Then, as part of Craig's SEC Preview Series, Auburn play-by-play voice Andy Burcham joins the show to break down the outlook and key players for Alex Golesh in his first year at the helm for the Tigers.

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk college football, NFL, and high school football with the season approaching on this Texan Tuesday edition of the show!

Hear from Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer after Dallas signed future HOF pass-rusher Von Miller yesterday.

Longhorns star left tackle Trevor Goosby suffered a knee injury in yesterday's practice - Craig shares the latest updates and soundbites from Steve Sarkisian on his team's health and position battles coming out of the weekend scrimmage.

Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine editor-in-chief Greg Tepper joins Craig for their weekly conversation on all...

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, Alabama Crimson Tide play-by-play voice Chris Stewart joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook, schedule, and key players in year three for coach Kalen DeBoer. They break down the fanbase's high expectations, the QB battle between former Duncanville star Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, as well as the ebbs and flows of Alabama's SEC schedule this season.

Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine editor-in-chief Greg Tepper joins Craig for their weekly conversations on all levels of football across Texas.

On today's show, they break down which college football coaches in the state are under the most pressure in 2026, why the UIL's new state championship schedule might help fans attending the games, and other topics before diving into their Class 5A preview.

Can anyone stop DeSoto, who drops to 5A Division I this season? Will South Oak Cliff stay atop 5A DII?

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, Ole Miss Rebels play-by-play voice David Kellam joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook, schedule, and key players in year one under Pete Golding.

Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss a wide variety of topics in Texas sports on a Monday edition of the show!


Cameron Parker stops by at the begining of the show to revisit his reluctant Cowboys fandom and break down Scottie Scheffler's dominant win in the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, leading him to believe Scottie will be favored at the upcoming Tour Championship.

Ole Miss play-by-play voice David Kellum shares his preview of the Rebels' first full season under Pete Golding as well as some Manning stories as a part of Craig's ongoing 2026 SEC Preview...

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things Texas sports on AM 1300 The Zone! Hear soundbites from Texas LB Rasheem Biles, DE Lance Jackson, and OL Brandon Baker after another fall practice for Sark and the Longhorns. Tennessee play-by-play broadcaster Mike Keith joins the show to preview the Vols' 2026 season as Craig's SEC Preview Series continues. Plus, hear from DeMeco Ryans after the Texans' preseason debut and MLB insider Gene Watson breaks down the league's return to the Field of Dreams!

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, Tennessee Volunteers play-by-play voice Mike Keith joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players. They break down the Vols' strength and conditioning overhaul, the SEC's move to a 9-game schedule, and much more.

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, Vanderbilt Commodores play-by-play voice Andrew Allegretta joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players, including RB Sedrick Alexander and WR Junior Sherrill. They also break down Vandy's QB battle, the cerebral nature of head coach Clark Lea, a difficult schedule, and the defensive questions facing the 'Dores in 2026.

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things Texas sports on AM 1300 The Zone! Hear soundbites from Texas OL Connor Robertson and LB Rasheem Biles, after another fall practice for Sark and the Longhorns. Vanderbilt play-by-play broadcaster Andrew Allegretta joins the show to preview the Commodores' 2026 season as Craig's SEC Preview Series continues. Plus, ESPN names its preseason All-Americans and the NFL preaseason kicks off into full swing tonight!

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk Texas sports and much more on a 'Yacht Rock' Wednesday edition of the show!

Hear soundbites from Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and QB Dak Prescott following the team's joint practice with the LA Rams.

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, LSU Tigers play-by-play voice Chris Blair joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players, including QB Sam Leavitt. They also break down where LSU must improve the most during Lane Kiffin's first season and talk about fan hospitality as Craig prepares for...

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, LSU Tigers play-by-play voice Chris Blair joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players, including QB Sam Leavitt. They also break down where LSU must improve the most during Lane Kiffin's first season and talk about fan hospitality as Craig prepares for his first trip to call a football game in Baton Rouge!

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things Texas sports on AM 1300 The Zone! Hear soundbites from Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans with just two days remaining before their preseason opener against the Chargers. Hear the latest on the controversy surrounding Tulsa and Boerne in the Little League World Series with the status of Boerne's bid in limbo.

Missouri play-by-play broadcaster Mike Kelly joins the show to preview the Tigers' 2026 season as Craig's SEC Preview Series continues. Greg Tepper, the managing editor of Dave Campbell's Texas Football, joins the show for his weekly HSFB segment. Today's topic is...

Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins the show from the road to the Field of Dreams in Iowa to talk about the latest movement in the wild card and divisional races in Major League Baseball.

Dave Campbell's Texas Football Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper joins Craig Way each Tuesday to talk all things football in the Lone Star State.

Today, Tepper shares his preview of Class 4A, where Carthage and Stephenville will again factor in as favorites, and answers Craig's magazine-related questions on the show.

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, Missouri Tigers play-by-play voice Mike Ellis joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players including RB Ahmad Hardy, QB Austin Simmons, and an entirely-revamped defense.

Craig Way and Jake Herman are back for a Monday edition of the program, with plenty of notes and soundbites from Texas and NFL training camps to discuss.

Hear from Steve Sarkisian, Brian Schottenheimer, and DeMeco Ryans throughout the show as their teams march towards week one!

As a part of Craig's ongoing SEC preview series, South Carolina Gamecocks play-by-play voice and former QB Todd Ellis joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players including QB LaNorris Sellers, EDGE Dylan Stewart, and former Texas RB Christian Clark.

Leading into the 2026 SEC Football season, Craig Way previews each team in a conversation with its play-by-play broadcaster. Today, South Carolina Gamecocks play-by-play voice and former QB Todd Ellis joins the show to discuss the team's 2026 outlook and key players including QB LaNorris Sellers, EDGE Dylan Stewart, and former Texas RB Christian Clark.

Leading into the 2026 SEC Football season, Craig Way previews each team in a conversation with its play-by-play broadcaster. Today, Mississippi State Bulldogs play-by-play voice Neil Price joins the show to discuss sophomore QB Kamario Taylor's potential, the team's revamped defensive coaching staff, and other expectations and storylines surrounding the program.

Craig Way and Jake Hermab bring you a Friday edition of the show complete with Texas football player soundbites from fall camp (Ryan Niblett, Hero Kanu, Jelani McDonald), a continuation of Craig's SEC Football preview series (Neil Price, the play-by-play voice of Mississippi State, joins the program) and several return cuts from Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, who Craig will see in concert this weekend in Fort Worth!

Leading into the upcoming SEC Football season, Craig Way previews each team with its play-by-play broadcaster. Today, he visits with Kentucky Wildcats broadcaster Tom Leach to discuss the expectations and key players to watch during Will Stein's first season at the helm in Lexington.

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things Texas sports on AM 1300 The Zone! Hear soundbites from Steve Sarkisian after the Longhorns' first day of fall camp, as well as the Dallas Cowboys' OC Klayton Adams and DC Christian Parker. Plus, Kentucky play-by-play broadcaster Tom Leach joins the show to preview the Wildcats' 2026 season as Craig's SEC Preview Series continues!

With Texas High School Football season less than a month away, Tuesday's with Tepper on The Craig Way Show return! Greg Tepper, the editor-in-chief of Dave Campbell's Texas Football, joins Craig for a conversation on all things DCTF magazine, the last-second changes to the cover, and a preview of the Class 1A and 2A landscape.

Chicago White Sox Player Personnel Director Gene Watson joins Craig Way to preview the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and preview potential buyers and sellers.

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all the latest news surrounding Texas sports, plus a look at the MLB's upcoming trade deadline and the one-month mark from HSFB kicking off its 2026 season! Plus, Sean Miller spoke with local media about his new roster additions and the team's high expectations entering 2026. 

Guests include Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personnel Gene Watson and Dave Campbell's Texas Football Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper.

Craig Way and Jake Herman talk all things sports and summer weather on today's edition of the program! The Texas heat has Craig remembering some of the warmest-weather jobs he's ever worked (and asking for listener submissions of their own), Texas Men's Basketball released the prospective dates of its SEC schedule, the NFL offseason winds down as training camp begins for several teams, and Craig looks back on impactful games in CFB history as written about by ESPN's Bill Connelly.

Fresh from SEC Media Days in Tampa, InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake Herman on a deep dive into the conference's preseason polls and some of Coach Sarkisian and Arch Manning's media day quotes. 

They discuss whether Texas or Georgia should start the season ranked atop the polls, debate which teams may be underrated, and share their reactions to the preseason all-conference selections in all three phases.

National CFB Writer Chris Hummer from 247Sports/CBS Sports joins Jake Herman for a conversation about SEC Media Days, the star power at the running-back position in the conference, Texas and Texas A&M's unique period of shared recent success, and whether the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC on a national level.

Jake Herman hosts a Friday edition of The Craig Way Show, recapping what Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and Colin Simmons had to say in Tampa during yesterday's conclusion to SEC Media Days.

Mark Henry joins the show to react to LeBron James' decision to sign with the 76ers, a move that Mark predicted on the program a few weeks ago and potentially elevates them into title contending status.

Other guests include 247Sports national CFB writer Chris Hummer and Inside Texas Reporter Evan Vieth, who share their reactions to SEC Media Days, analyze the results of the...

Live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Craig Way, Mike Hardge and Cameron Parker share their thoughts on all things Longhorns. Hear exclusive interviews with Steve Sarkisian, Colin Simmons, Trevor Goosby, and Arch Manning in addition to the entirety of Sark's press conference throughout the course of the show.