The Craig Way Show

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 series with each team's broadcaster.Plus, Craig and Jake break down Texas' placement in the preseason AP poll, debate whether the poll impacts the CFP committee, and take a look at where Texas' opponents landed.

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 his first trip to call a football game in Baton Rouge!Plus, 'swole' quarterbacks, Jack Buck stories, Texas football trivia, and MLB updates in this episode.

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 a preview of all things Class 4A! Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson also stops by to discuss the latest around Major League Baseball. 

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 conference's preseason polls, and discuss other offseason storylines surrounding Texas football.

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.

The Voice of the Longhorns and the Head Coach of the Longhorns sit down at the 2026 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days to preview the upcoming season and take stock of where the 'Horns sit ahead of fall camp.

Jake Herman hosts the program, breaking down the latest soundbites and news items from SEC Media Days in Tampa!He also shares his thoughts on The Athletic's NCAA QB Rankings, the outlook of several SEC programs taking the podium, and much more as Day 3 in Tampa delivered plenty of drama.Guests include Horns247 Reporter David Eckert and On Texas Football CFB Insider CJ Vogel.

Craig Way and Jake Herman dive into the day's news from SEC Media Days, with soundbites from Kirby Smart and others from Tampa! Gene Watson, the Chicago White Sox player personnel director, joins Craig for their weekly conversation on all things Major League Baseball. They talk about the White Sox' continued success, the Red Sox' massive turnaround, and several storylines ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.Plus, in honor of National Sandwich Day, Craig and Jake discuss some of the best sandwiches in the country and take listener submissions and suggestions!

Gene Watson, the Chicago White Sox player personnel director, joins Craig for their weekly conversation on all things Major League Baseball. They talk about the White Sox' continued success, the Red Sox' massive turnaround, and several storylines ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap a busy weekend in the world of sports. Craig is back after spending the weekend in Houston at THSCA Convention and Coaching School, and he's got plenty of stories to share after moderating a panel of all 13 Texas HS Football Coaches.Hear soundbites and exclusive conversations with Steve Sarkisian throughout the show. Plus, Cameron Parker stops by to recap the British Open, including Ryan Fox's surprise victory and a pair of rule controversies involving Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler.

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you a fun Friday edition of the show, discussing the action on Day 2 of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale including a pair of historically low rounds for Sam Burns and Lucas Herbert.They also talk about the upcoming final matchups of the FIFA World Cup, the looming MLB Trade Deadline, and Craig's earliest memories of attending baseball games!

Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss and debate the most important football games on Texas' 2026 schedule. From twelfth to first, they weigh in on which matchups will be most pivotal in the coming season.

Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss the day's sports news including the opening round of play at golf's final major of the year: The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.They also preview Texas' 2026 football schedule and debate which games rank as the most important while also jumping around through some of the other FBS programs in Texas amidst coaching changes and conference uncertainty galore.Plus, Craig answers listener texts about stadium concessions, salmon restaurants, and ... crazy town names in his home state of North Carolina?

Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss last night's MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup semifinals, and other news from around the world of sports on the show.Cameron Parker stops by to offer his preview and predictions for golf's final major of the season, with the Claret Jug on the line at Royal Birkdale.At the end of the show, Texas Rangers TV and Radio Broadcaster Jared Sandler joins Craig to discuss the Texas Rangers' midseason change to its streaming platform for in-market fans, who can now watch the games via BZZR. They also discuss the importance of the behind-the-scenes production staff on Rangers broadcasts, keys to the team's potential second-half success, and more.

Texas Rangers TV and Radio Broadcaster Jared Sandler joins Craig Way to discuss the Texas Rangers' midseason change to its streaming platform for in-market fans, who can now watch the games via BZZR. They also discuss the importance of the behind-the-scenes production staff on Rangers broadcasts, keys to the team's potential second-half success, and more.

Chicago White Sox player personnel director Gene Watson joins Craig Way to discuss the mid-summer classic and last weekend's MLB Draft, where his team made the first selection of Roch Cholowsky and several other prospects. They also discuss midseason storylines across the league in preparation for a trade deadline, and Gene explains why it's shaping up to be a seller's market.

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you a recap of last night's MLB Home Run Derby with soundbites and reactions from Jordan Walker and more! Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins the show to discuss the mid-summer classic and last weekend's MLB Draft, where his team made the first selection of Roch Cholowsky. Plus, UT Women's Basketball head coach Vic Schaefer stops by to discuss his offseason and the NCAA's decision to seed the Top 16 in the women's tournament by true ranking beginning with the 2027 edition of the postseason.

Craig Way returns from his annual summer vacation and joins Jake Herman to catch up on all of the sports news from while he was gone! The guys talk World Cup, Home Run Derby, college football eligibility lawsuits, and more on Craig's first day back in studio!

Birmingham radio host and "Paul Finebaum Show" co-creator Pat Smith joins Jake Herman to discuss the offseason adjustments and ongoing quarterback battle for Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, the expectations for Alex Golesh at Auburn, and other summer SEC storylines as Texas prepares for its third season in the conference. Plus, which SEC road stadium should Texas fans try and experience in 2026?

It's Jake Herman's last fill-in show of Craig's vacation, and there's plenty to discuss! Jake discusses the latest in World Cup news, the Wimbledon finals are set, the MLB All-Star and HR Derby lineups are shifting, and NBA Summer League has tipped off with plenty of drama on (and off) the court.Andrew Haynes, the voice of UT Softball, joins Jake to preview the upcoming MLB trade deadline and Draft, including an analysis of which Longhorns might go off the board first.Jalen Brown from OrangeBloods.com stops by to share his reaction to Sean Miller landing a commitment from Marcus Spears Jr., the top-ranked prospect in the 2027 class who decided to reclassify and join an already-loaded Longhorn roster next season.Birmingham radio mainstay and "Paul Finebaum Show" co-creator Pat Smith discusses the offseason adjustments for Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, the expectations for Alex Golesh at Auburn, and other summer SEC storylines as Texas prepares for its third season in the conference. 

Big 12 Media Days wrapped yesterday in Frisco, and Underdog Dynasty CFB Writer Steve Helwick was in attendance. He joins Jake Herman for an interview and discusses his biggest takeaways from the coach and player comments and contrasts the Big 12 landscape in 2026 with last year's league. They also preview BYU as a potential conference favorite and Oklahoma State as a looming dark horse. 

Horns247's David Eckert joins Jake to preview the MLB Draft from a Texas perspective, share what the signing of Marcus Spears Jr. means for Texas Basketball, and ponder his biggest questions about Texas football with SEC Media Days on the horizon.

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing topics in Austin-area and national sports throughout!Eury Perez and Jared Jones were both removed from the game in the middle of a potential perfect game this week, and Jake opens the show by discussing why this might be the start of a new trend for young pitchers in the league.Horns247's David Eckert joins Jake to preview the MLB Draft from a Texas perspective, share what the signing of Marcus Spears Jr. means for Texas Basketball, and ponder his biggest questions about Texas football with SEC Media Days on the horizon.Big 12 Media Days wrapped yesterday in Frisco, and Underdog Dynasty CFB Writer Steve Helwick was in attendance. He discusses his biggest takeaways from the coach and player comments and contrasts the Big 12 landscape in 2026 with last year's league. They also preview BYU as a potential conference favorite and Oklahoma State as a looming dark horse. Texan Live's EJ Sanchez closes the show with Jake in an endeavor to figure out which SEC schools are best embodied by which Austin landmarks and institutions. They go back and forth over Texas, Texas A&M, and other schools throughout the final hour of the show.

CBS Sports Writer Chuck Booth joins Jake Herman to discuss what's next for the USMNT after their disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Topics include the future of Mauricio Pocchetino, the stars who underperformed for the USA, and the role of VAR in the tournament amidst Argentina's controversial comeback win over Egypt.

Jake Herman hosts the show, providing a recap and analysis of the USMNT's disappointing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. He also discusses some of the storylines and soundbites from Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, the NBA's offseason trades and free agent signings, and other stories from around the world of sports. Guests include AM 1300 The Zone's own Cameron Parker as well as CBS Sports Soccer Writer Chuck Booth.

It's a World Cup-filled edition of The Craig Way show as Jake Herman continues to fill in during Craig's vacation.Jake recaps a wild weekend of soccer around the country with stats behind some of the biggest moments and stories behind Flo Balogun's suspended...suspension. In the second hour, Brad Kellner joins Jake to make predictions on each SEC team's performance relative to their over/under regular season win totals. Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss all things World Cup, including tonight's Round of 16 clash between USA and Belgium.What is the impact of Flo Balogun's return to the lineup after his suspension was lifted? What are the keys to victory for the USA tonight?They also talk about England's historic win over Mexico, Portugal's disappointing exit, and whether Norway has staying power as they advance to the quarterfinals.

Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss all things World Cup, including tonight's Round of 16 clash between USA and Belgium.What is the impact of Flo Balogun's return to the lineup after his suspension was lifted? What are the keys to victory for the USA tonight?They also talk about England's historic win over Mexico, Portugal's disappointing exit, and whether Norway has staying power as they advance to the quarterfinals.

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing the day's sports stories including the FIFA World Cup, NBA, MLB, and more!Jake and Cole Dickson break down USA's victory in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, including perspectives on the controversial red card assessed to star striker Flo Balogun. WWE Hall of Famer and "Morning Kickoff" host Mark Henry joins the show to talk soccer celebrations, the Celtics and Sixers' Jaylen Brown trade, and debate which NBA teams could contend for a title by adding LeBron James this summer.MLB.com Freelancer Byron Kerr joins Jake to analyze the crowded Wild Card race, the White Sox, Phillies, and Marlins' great month as well as the struggling San Diego Padres.

Jake Herman and Cole Dickson discuss the day's sports news including the World Cup's Round of 32, the Spurs' signing of Tobias Harris, LeBron James' potential free agent destination, the Pac-12's new members officially joining, and much more!World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experience covering some of the smaller nations making breakthroughs, and a look ahead to tonight's Round of 32 match for the USMNT against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Garrett Greene, who is pinch-hitting in the Houston Astros play-by-play booth for this week's series against the Minnesota Twins, recaps last night's victory and offers a look ahead towards the trade deadline and analysis of Yordan Alvarez's MVP-caliber first half. InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake for the last hour of the show with the calendar itching closer to football season. They preview Texas' most anticipated games on the schedule and attempt to rank the team's 10 most important players for the 2026 season.