Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss the CFP Semifinals, NFL Wild Card weekend (including soundbites from Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans), Texas Women's Basketball, and much more on today's edition of the show!

White Sox Personnel Director Gene Watson gets you up to speed on the latest MLB Free Agent signings and trade market, including several Japanese stars' landing spots ahead of the 2026 season.

Plus, NSMA Texas Sportswriter of the Year Cedric Golden of the Austin American-Statesman shares his thoughts on the CFP format, the state of the Texas Longhorns in the transfer portal, and which NFL Wild Card teams could make the deepest run towards the Super Bowl.

Craig chats with this year's NSMA Texas Sportswriter of the year, Cedric Golden of the Austin American-Statesman! 

They discuss tonight's CFP semifinal matchup between Indiana and Oregon, reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of the 12-team format, and even delve into Texas' transfer portal strategy and what the next couple of weeks could look like around the program.

Plus, Cedric shares which NFL Wild Card playoff matchup he views as a de facto conference championship this weekend.

Chicago White Sox Director of Player Personnel Gene Watson joins the show to break down the latest free agent signings and explain some of the biggest moves of the MLB offseason thus far. What do free agent pitchers look for in evaluating their next moves? Which bats might draw the most interest from contenders on the open market? When might we see the Astros make decisions on which key free agents to bring back?

Craig and Jake are joined by Chris Stewart, the play-by-play voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide. 

They break down Alabama's foul-filled loss at Vanderbilt last night with Chris providing updates on the health of key players ahead of Saturday's matchup against Texas.

Plus, why Chris thinks Kalen DeBoer is still the right man for the job at Alabama, whether Ty Simpson turning pro was a surprise, and who could take over as the Tide's starting QB in 2026.

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you up to speed on the NCAA Transfer Portal and NFL wild card weekend matchups on today's edition of the show! They also discuss storylines surrounding the CFP semifinals, which start tonight with Ole Miss taking on Miami at the Fiesta Bowl.

Hear soundbites from Vic Schaefer and Ashton Judd with second-ranked Texas WBB prepared for Auburn tonight on AM 1300 The Zone.

Plus, a preview of Texas men's basketball's upcoming matchup against Alabama with Chris Stewart, the voice of the Crimson Tide.

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you the latest on Texas sports news, including the NCAA transfer portal and soundbites from Sean Miller and Vic Schaefer. Plus, NFL coaching shake-ups continue while Jerry Jones wraps up the Cowboys season at today's press conference.

From Knoxville, Craig checks in to discuss Texas men's basketball who tries to get back to .500 in conference play against Rick Barnes' Tennesssee Vols. 

Plus, Sean Miller's message to the team at shootaround, the longstanding connection between the two head coaches, and what Parker Livingstone's transfer to Oklahoma means for Texas.

Jake Herman hosts the program, discussing the latest transfer portal news concerning Texas, the NFL's coach and GM carousel, playoff analysis, and Texas basketball taking on Tennessee in Knoxville!

Mark Henry joins the show to discuss Dallas' decision to dismiss Matt Eberflus, why Atlanta and Las Vegas are attractive head coach openings, and why he's not panicked about Texas' lack of a "splash" signing in the portal thus far. 

Later, Craig Way checks in from Knoxville to break down tonight's SEC men's basketball tilt and share Sean Miller and Rick Barnes' longstanding connections. 

Craig Way and Jake Herman are back for the first edition of the show in 2026! Hear highlights and interviews from the Cheez-it Citrus Bowl, including Craig's postgame conversations with Kaliq Lockett and a fired-up Steve Sarkisian.

The NFL regular season ended in exciting fashion, and the guys take a look at how the dust settled on the playoff picture, including soundbites from DeMeco Ryans and the red-hot Texans.

Plus, Sean Miller discusses what went wrong for his team late in the home loss to start SEC play on Saturday while Vic Schaefer reflects on a 17-0 start for the Longhorn women after beating Ole Miss. 

It's the final show of 2025! Jake Herman hosts, featuring guest segments from Craig Way, Cameron Parker, and InsideTexas' Evan Vieth. Get ready for the Citrus Bowl with soundbites from both head coaches at this morning's press conference on topics beyond the bowl game itself. Plus, Bijan Robinson goes berserk in primetime, Coach Cal rips into the NCAA over former pros being granted eligibility, and discussions over which CFP teams have the most to prove this week!

Jake Herman is joined by InsideTexas' Evan Vieth to break down Sark's commentary on the problems in college football, Texas' Citrus Bowl outlook, and the week's upcoming CFP quarterfinals.

Which teams have the most to prove this week? Which young players are standing out at Texas' bowl practices? 

Jake Herman hosts the show and recaps some of the most important football stories from the holiday break, including Texas' preparation for the Citrus Bowl, an ever-shifting NFL playoff picture, and another dominant display for Texas Women's Basketball! Plus, coaching pioneer Jody Conradt announces her retirement from her advisory role with Texas Athletics and Auburn's Cam Coleman enters the transfer portal!

Craig has arrived in Orlando for the call of Texas vs Michigan in the Cheez-it Citrus Bowl! Jake checks in with him, discussing the pressing questions surrounding what both offenses will look like, the state of bowl games in 2025, Jody Conradt's Texas legacy, and of course, where Craig and the crew will eat in Orlando!

Greg Tepper, the Editor-in-Chief of Dave Campell's Texas Football Magazine joins the program for a look back on the high school football state championships and a discussion of the College Football Playoff!

They discuss standout performances, programs and storylines from another action-packed season of high school football in the Lone Star State!

It's the last episode of The Craig Way Show before Christmas!

In addition to the holiday-themed music and topics on the show, Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss why Sean Miller was less than pleased after his team beat UM-Eastern Shore, what Jerry Jones thinks of the Cowboys falling short of the playoffs, as well as other topics around college football and the NFL and NBA's Christmas slates.

Plus, Greg Tepper from Dave Campell's Texas Football Magazine joins the program for a look back on the high school football state championships and a discussion of the College Football Playoff. 

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you plenty of Christmas spirit for the penultimate program before the holiday break!

Hear from DeMeco Ryans after another Texans victory, Brian Schottenheimer following the Cowboys' home loss to the Chargers, and Vic Schaefer after a road victory in South Dakota for the Longhorn Women's basketball team.

Plus, a recap of the first round playoff games, a debate over G5 inclusion, where the NFL playoff picture stands, and Biff Poggi's comments on "organizational malfunction" at Michigan. 

Jake Herman hosts the program, featuring soundbites from Steve Sarkisian's press conference updating the media on Texas' defensive coaching changes.

Craig Way calls in from Arlington to share his reactions and reflections on the new hire and what Will Muschamp could change for Texas' defense.

Plus, the Seahawks pull off a thrilling TNF comeback to take control of the NFC and Quinn Ewers prepares for his first NFL start!

From Arlington, Craig Way calls into the show and shares his reactions to Will Muschamp being appointed Texas' new defensive coordinator, replacing Pete Kwiatkowski.

Craig also shares the latest news from the UIL State Championships and his thoughts on the Rams' late collapse in Seattle. 

KTEN Sports Director Adam Ogburn joins Jake Herman to discuss Oklahoma's CFP matchup with Alabama, Wall's run to the state championship in 3A Division II, and Texas A&M's tough draw against Miami on this weekend's slate.

They also react to Texas' firing of Pete Kwiatkowski and break down what it might mean for the Longhorn defense moving forward.

SEC writer and podcaster Chris Marler (@Vern_Funquist) joins the show to break down the Longhorns' surprising switch-up at defensive coordinator, the coaching carousel around college football, and the weekend's playoff matchups. Which team is under the most pressure this postseason? Could Alabama actually move on from Kalen DeBoer?