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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.

In the last edition of the program before Craig Way heads to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry, he and Jake Herman discuss the day's news in college football, the NFL, and the MLB postseason. They answer listener questions about the big game and some of its memorable moments from past installments. Hear soundbites from Steve Sarkisian's news conference and previews from tonight's "Longhorn Weekly" as he and Craig dive into the matchup and history of the rivalry.  Plus, Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins Craig from The Windy City where the Sox hope to close out the Guardians in Game 4 of the ALDS, the last remaining series in play.

Former NFL quarterback and Dallas Cowboys radio network analyst Babe Laufenberg joins Craig to talk all things NFL, from the Cowboys' demanding early schedule to their comeback in Houston and thoughts on several other NFC contenders through four weeks of football.

Leander native and Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Mason Montgomery joins Craig Way to discuss his successful season on the mound, adjustments he's made during his MLB career, and what it's like to play in Pittsburgh's PNC Park. Plus, Mason shares his thoughts on facing the lineups of each remaining playoff team, star players who have had his number, and vice versa!

Craig Way and Jake Herman bring you the latest updates surrounding Texas Football as they prepare to take on OU in the annual Red River Rivalry in Dallas. Hear soundbites from Sark's press conference, the latest AP Top 25 Poll, and other college football notes after a busy SEC weekend. Plus, the Cowboys' late heroics sent the Texans to 0-4, and the MLB playoffs delivered plenty of drama over the weekend. Craig and Jake preview tonight's ALDS action and break down where each series stands.

Craig Way and Jake Herman discuss the upcoming week's slate in the SEC and around the NFL, with soundbites from both Brian Schottenheimer and DeMeco Ryans ahead of the pivotal matchup between the Cowboys and Texans. KXAN's Roger Wallace joins the show to share his thoughts on the week's HSFB slate including Westlake-Round Rock and LBJ-Fredericksburg as well as surveying the scene across the SEC during Texas' bye week.  Later, Chicago White Sox personnel director and our own MLB insider Gene Watson joins the program after a big night for his ballclub, sweeping the Astros in the best-of-three Wild Card series. They discuss the other divisional series and tonight's decisive third game between the Braves and Phillies.

Jake Herman hosts today's edition of the show, opening with why he believes the MLB Postseason is the best in all of sports. Hear some of the highlights and biggest moments from last night's Wild Card action and a preview of four elimination games today. Chris Hummer from CBS Sports joins the show to share his early impressions of Texas football and preview some of the weekend's matchups in the SEC while the Longhorns are on bye. They also discuss the slow starts for Texas A&M and Oklahoma and weigh which top-ten teams could face the biggest challenges on the road this week.  Milwaukee Brewers reporter and host Hunter Baumgardt stops by for a closer look at the MLB playoff action from last night and look ahead towards some potential matchups in the divisional and championship series. He details the Brewers' historic season and shares why they're his pick to win the 2026 World Series.  Then, play-by-play broadcaster EJ Sanchez returns to the show and previews the weekend in area high school football. Despite the plethora of byes, there are plenty of pivotal district matchups to discuss including Round Rock-Westlake, Hutto-Vista Ridge, Cedar Park-Rouse, and College Station-Georgetown.

Chris Hummer from CBS Sports joins the show to share his early impressions of Texas football and preview some of the weekend's matchups across college football while the Longhorns are on bye. They also discuss the slow starts for Texas A&M and Oklahoma, Florida's potential emergence as an SEC contender, and which top-ten teams could face the biggest challenges on the road this week.

Milwaukee Brewers reporter and host Hunter Baumgardt joins Jake Herman on the show for a closer look at the MLB playoff action from last night and look ahead towards some potential matchups in the divisional and championship series. He details the Brewers' historic season and shares why they're his pick to win the 2026 World Series.

DCTF Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper joins Craig for his weekly conversation on the college football programs in Texas as well as the weekly HSFB slate, which is lighter than usual thanks to nearly 40% of UIL teams having a bye. They discuss Connor Weigman's strong start at Houston, Kevin Jennings' highs and lows for SMU, and why North Crowley tops Tepper's list of 6A contenders at the moment.

On today's show, Craig Way and Jake Herman talk NFL, college, and high school football along with the rest of the day's sports news! DCTF Editor-in-Chief Greg Tepper joins Craig for his weekly conversation on the college football programs in Texas as well as the weekly HSFB slate, which is lighter than usual thanks to nearly 40% of UIL teams having a bye. They discuss Connor Weigman's strong start at Houston, Kevin Jennings' highs and lows for SMU, and why North Crowley tops Tepper's list of 6A contenders at the moment.  Craig and Jake dive into a wild story of confidential information being stolen and shared by an Auburn football staffer, the NFL's latest power rankings according to ESPN, the Cowboys and Texans' upcoming clash, and what Texas Baseball players Sam Cozart and Anthony Pack Jr had to say ahead of Saturday's scrimmage with Houston at Dell Diamond.

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap an action-packed football weekend on AM 1300 The Zone!  Texas survived thanks to its defense on Rocky Top, the Dallas Cowboys let one get away late in Rio, and the Houston Texans fell to 0-3 after failing to close out the Colts. Hear highlights, soundbites and analysis from all three matchups throughout the show. Plus, a look at college football's latest power rankings, polls and projections as the Longhorns' bye week begins and conference play gets into the heart of its schedule around the sport.

Chicago White Sox player personnel director Gene Watson joins Craig after his team clinched a playoff berth during today's MLB action! They break down the postseason picture taking shape, the AL West race which may be decided on the final day of the season, the crowded NL Wild Card picture with seeds up for grabs, and the Dodgers' roster dilemma surrounding rookie Josue De Paula.

Craig Way and Jake Herman have a busy show on tap as the Longhorns take on Tennessee in Knoxville less than 48 hours from now. Hear soundbites from Steve Sarkisian in his final media availability before the road trip as the top-ranked Longhorns open SEC play. Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer is preparing his team for a trip to Rio as a part of the week 3 NFL slate. Plus, Chicago White Sox player personnel director Gene Watson joins the show to talk about his team clinching a postseason berth and discuss other storylines in a frenetic final week of MLB action.

KXAN's Roger Wallace joins Craig to preview Texas' SEC opener in Knoxville and a busy weekend of high school football on tap in the Austin area over the next two nights.