The Craig Way Show

The Craig Way Show

Listen to the voice of the Texas Longhorns and hall of fame broadcaster Craig Way talk all things Texas sports and more! Live show weekdays from 2-5pm on AM 1300 The Zone.

Episodes

December 11, 2025 102 mins
Jake Herman hosts the program, discussing the latest updates and fallout from Sherrone Moore's firing at Michigan and much more.

CJ Vogel from OnTexasFootball joins the show, and Craig Way calls in with his reactions to the news out of Ann Arbor.

Other topics include MLB free agency, Philip Rivers' return from retirement at age 44 to join the Colts, concern for Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, and the Cowboys' potential playoff path,

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CJ Vogel, a CFB insider and recruiting analyst for OnTexasFootball, joins the program with his reaction to Michigan firing Sherrone Moore yesterday. CJ and Jake discuss what's next for Michigan, what the timing might mean, and whether it might impact Texas in any way.

Plus, Notre Dame's CFP gripe and future agreement with the committee, Texas' outgoing transfers and upcoming positions to target, and the future of the CFP rankings sh...
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Jake Herman guides you through a busy news day in college sports, starting with the latest chapter in Notre Dame's back-and-forth beef with the ACC over the CFP's at-large spots. 

Evan Vieth from InsideTexas joins the show to discuss Texas' transfer portal approach, including what's worked well for Steve Sarkisian in the past and which positions he might be specifically targeting.

Craig checks in from Edinburg, where the Texas Women'...
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Texas Women's Basketball, at 10-0 and ranked number 2 in the country, is off to a fantastic start.

To put it into perspective, Jake Herman checks in with Craig live from Edinburg, where the Longhorns take on UTRGV later in the evening.

Craig shares his observations of a close-knit team, Vic Schaefer's message to the players tonight, and how the impending return of several rotational players could impact the start of conference play i...
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InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins the show to discuss the ways Texas might attack the transfer portal this winter. With the SEC schedule release looming, they also break down when Texas might want to see its toughest opponents in 2026. Plus, what a poor defensive start means for the men's basketball team as it travels to Hartford and faces UConn on Friday night.
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Jake Herman fills in for Craig on this Texan Tuesday edition of the show!

Cameron Parker joins for the first hour to discuss Texas' players entering the transfer portal, the Dallas Cowboys' potential playoff path, and other stories from around pro football. Cam and Jake go head-to-head in a draft for the Super Bowl champion and discuss which contenders are high on their boards.

Plus, Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua blasts the ACC, the Do...
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Cameron Parker joins Jake Herman to draft NFL teams they think have the best chance of winning Super Bowl LX.

The rules are simple - the host who drafts the Super Bowl-winning team claims victory!
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Craig Way and Jake Herman cover a wide range of topics on today's edition of the show, including:

-The CFP bracket is finalized, and committee chairman Hunter Yurachek explains some of the tough decisions surrounding Alabama, Miami and Notre Dame

-Steve Sarkisian shares his thoughts as Texas accepts a Citrus Bowl bid, including perspective on Notre Dame's decision to opt out.

-DCTF's Greg Tepper joins the show to break down the state ...
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Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personnel and our own baseball insider Gene Watson joins the show from Orlando where MLB Winter Meetings are underway!

Gene, Craig, and Jake discuss the free agent landscape, the Nationals' trade with Seattle, a potential surprise suitor for Kyle Schwarber, and the outlook for several other contenders looking to bolster their chances.
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Greg Tepper, the Editor-in-Chief of Dave Campbell's Texas Football, joins the show to discuss all things football in the Lone Star State!

First, they reveal where Texas' FBS schools will play their bowl games and analyze the CFP draw for Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

They also discuss the semifinalists in each classification of Texas High School Football, debating which of the remaining teams are the most surprising and previewing ea...
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Craig Way and Jake Herman kick off your weekend with a recap of Texas Women's Basketball's win over North Carolina, the Dallas Cowboys' primetime defeat in Detroit, and a look ahead at the week in college, high school, and pro football.

Hear from Brian Schottenheimer, Vic Schaefer, Sean Miller, Chris Ogden, Jordan Lee, and more via soundbites throughout the show. 

Plus, KXAN's Roger Wallace talks Texas' potential postseason and previ...
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KXAN's Roger Wallace joins the show to discuss the Texas Longhorns' status on the outside looking in when it comes to this year's College Football Playoff.

Roger and Craig preview several high school football quarterfinal matchups, including Vandegrift's historic rematch with Dripping Springs and Lake Travis' tilt with San Antonio Johnson.
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Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss all things Texas sports on another edition of the program! Hear soundbites from Sean Miller after Texas Men's Basketball comes up short against Virginia, as well as Texas Women's Basketball head coach Vic Schaefer ahead of tonight's contest against North Carolina.

Plus, CFP Chairman Hunter Yurachek offers the committee's rationale for ranking Texas 13th, and Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer p...
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On this edition of the program, Craig is live on campus for an exclusive conversation with Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. They discuss the CFP rankings, Texas' new recruits, and the state of the football program as a whole.

Sark proceeds to field questions from the local media at his news conference, addressing non-conference scheduling among several topics.

Plus, hear soundbites from Sean Miller ahead of tonight's home game a...
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Steve Sarkisian joins Craig for an exclusive conversation before his National Signing Day press conference. Sark discusses his team's 13th ranking in last night's CFP reveal, his excitement for the new recruiting class, and why the Lone Star Showdown was a special environment at DKR. 
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Dave Campbell's Texas Football Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper joins the show for a special two-part discussion on college and high school football in the Lone Star State.

Who might North Texas seek in its upcoming head coaching search? Where will Texas A&M and Texas Tech be seeded in the CFP? Plus, who do Greg and Craig view as the current favorites in each classification of the Texas HSFB Playoffs?
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Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss the day's college football news including Steve Sarkisian's media tour to explain Texas' CFP case and Lane Kiffin's introduction at LSU.

Hear from Rori Harmon and Sean Miller during the show as both the Texas men's and women's basketball teams prepare for mid-week tests in the SEC-ACC Challenge.

Plus, DCTF's Greg Tepper joins the show to preview the weekend's high school football quarterfinal matchup...
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On this edition of The Craig Way Show, hear highlights and interviews with Texas players and coaches after the Longhorns' 27-17 win over Texas A&M! Plus, the Cowboys and Texans grab important victories, the CFB coaching carousel spins, and Texas Men's Basketball starts its prep for UVA on Wednesday.
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Jake Herman previews this week's huge rivalry matchup at DKR as the Longhorns conclude the regular season against Texas A&M. Plus, a look at the regional semifinal games coming up for area high school football teams and other news and notes from college football and the NFL.

Guests include InsideTexas' Evan Vieth and Texan Live's EJ Sanchez -- plus, a check-in with Craig from Maui to discuss Texas' loss to Arizona State late las...
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Jake Herman says aloha to Craig from Maui, where Texas basketball lost a heartbreaker to Arizona State last night. They discuss the Longhorns' turnover issues in the foul-filled contest and how Texas can turn the page to Chaminade tonight.

Plus, Craig shares highlights of his Hawaiian trip and what he's most looking forward to in this week's Lone Star Showdown,.
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