The Craig Way Show

KXAN Sports Director Roger Wallace joins the show to share his reactions to the proposed 24-team CFP format that looks increasingly likely to begin next year. Roger and Craig also ponder the media's focus on Texas despite some intriguing storylines surrounding the Gators in this week's SEC matchup before discussing Roger's high school broadcast this evening of Vista Ridge-East View.

DCTF Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper joins Craig Way to recap a wild week in the world of football across Texas. They discuss meaningful losses for the Longhorns and Aggies, a Big 12 matchup looming between Baylor and TCU, and share why this week's smaller-school slate of high school football in Texas jumps off the page.

Florida play-by-play voice Sean Kelley joins Craig to discuss the Gators' high ceiling and low floor thus far in 2026. Sean shares the latest injury updates including that of QB Aaron Philo, the team's up-and-down defensive performance, and other aspects of the matchup that fans should pay attention to.

Craig Way and Jake Herman turn their attention to Florida, who will take on Texas at DKR Saturday morning. Hear soundbites from Connor Robertson after the Red River Rivalry defeat that landed Texas in Ryan McGee's "Bottom 10" column this week.

To further discuss the Gators. Florida play-by-play voice Sean Kelley joins Craig to discuss the team's high ceiling and low floor thus far in 2026. Sean shares the latest injury updates including that of QB Aaron Philo, the Gators' up-and-down defensive performance, and other aspects of the matchup that fans should pay attention to.

Plus, news and notes from MLB, Texas WBB, NFL, and the weekly segment discussing all things FBS and high school football in Texas with DCTF Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper!

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing the day's news in college football, NFL, MLB, and more! He'll bring analysis and more reactions from the Red River Rivalry including soundbites from Longhorn players. Plus, Texas WBB held an open practice and Vic Schaefer answered questions on the team's outlook entering the 2026-27 season. Guests include CBS Sports CFB Writer Shehan Jeyarajah, Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein, and On Texas Football Insider CJ Vogel!

CJ Vogel from On Texas Football joins Jake Herman to share his observations and analysis from Texas' Red River defeat. They break down the offense's search for consistency and identity, Arch Manning's development, Steve Sarkisian's key fourth-down decisions, and successful personnel groupings from the matchup. Then, they look ahead to Texas' home matchup with Florida on Saturday morning.

Yahoo Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein joins Jake Herman to break down the implications of the Cowboys' hire of Mike Pettine for the defensive staff, the league-wide reaction to the Texans' Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, and other early storylines and surprising teams across the NFL thus far.

They also discuss last night's exciting Bills-Rams finish, the Giants' unexpected lead in the NFC East, and the improved play of CJ Stroud.

Joining Jake Herman on the program to recap last week's CFB action and look ahead to next week's games, CBS Sports CFB Writer Shehan Jeyarajah talks Red River Rivalry, Texas A&M's woeful start, Indiana-Ohio State, BYU-Notre Dame, and contender tiers across the SEC and Big Ten.

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap Texas' loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry and hear Coach Sarkisian's thoughts on how the team will move forward in this morning's press conference. They answer listener questions about the loss and look at the larger landscape of college football playoff chances and projections after another week of action. Plus, the latest on today's MLB postseason doubleheader, the Texans' trading for Marvin Harrison Jr., and more news from around baseball and football including the Commanders' epic clock mismanagement in a tie against the Giants.

Joining the show from Chicago, White Sox personnel director Gene Watson shares his thoughts ahead of game 4 of his team's ALDS matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. Gene and Craig also discuss the rest of the MLB playoff action and weigh the league's potential proposal to shorten the regular season and lengthen playoff series in the divisional round.