Baylor’s fall radio lineup is set, and the Coach’s Show is bringing back a familiar weekly rhythm with a few new wrinkles.
The show will run Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. CT all fall, live from Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q in Waco. Presented by Central National Bank, the program gives Baylor fans a chance to hear from coaches across the department, with 16 shows on the calendar this year.
The headliners include football coach Dave Aranda, men’s basketball coach Scott Drew and women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen, along with volleyball coach Ryan McGuyre, soccer coach Michelle Lenard, baseball coach Mitch Thompson and softball coach Glenn Moore. Baylor will also feature men’s and women’s golf coaches Jean-Paul Hebert and Jay Goble, men’s and women’s tennis coaches Michael Woodson and Joey Scrivano, acrobatics and tumbling coach Felecia Mulkey, track and field coach Michael Ford, equestrian coach Casie Maxwell and cross country coach David Barnett.
This year’s version adds more chances for fans to interact beyond the interviews. Offensive coordinator Jake Spavital and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman will each appear twice, and Baylor Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug McNamee will also make two appearances this fall.
The fan engagement piece stretches beyond the microphones, too. Quarterback DJ Lagway, tight end Tony Livingston and defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler are scheduled for meet-and-greets at Rudy’s during select shows, where they’ll sign autographs, take pictures and spend time with Baylor fans as part of Baylor Athletics’ Fan First Era.
For those tuning in away from Waco, the show will air on ESPN Central Texas, KRZI 1660 AM/92.3 FM and online at www.centexsportsfan.com. It will also stream live on the Baylor Athletics YouTube channel.
Baylor’s radio footprint doesn’t stop there. The school also produces live play-by-play broadcasts for football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. Businesses interested in radio advertising for 2026 can contact Baylor Sports Properties General Manager Scott Yacyshyn at 916-517-2173 or Scott.Yacyshyn@playfly.com.
Here is the full 2026 fall schedule:
August 19 - Michelle Lenard and Doug McNamee
August 26 - Michael Woodson and Felecia Mulkey
September 2 - David Barnett and Dave Aranda with DJ Lagway Meet-and-Greet
September 9 - Mitch Thompson and Dave Aranda with Hosea Wheeler Meet-and-Greet
September 16 - Glenn Moore and Dave Aranda with Tony Livingston Meet-and-Greet
September 23 - Michelle Lenard and Doug McNamee
September 30 - Ryan McGuyre and Joe Klanderman
October 7 - Joey Scrivano and Jay Goble
October 14 - Scott Drew and Dave Aranda
October 21 - Nicki Collen and Joe Klanderman
October 28 - Ryan McGuyre and Jake Spavital
November 4 - Michelle Lenard and Dave Aranda
November 11 - Nicki Collen and Scott Drew
November 18 - Ryan McGuyre and Dave Aranda
November 25 - Casie Maxwell and Jake Spavital
December 2 - Jean-Paul Hebert and Michael Ford
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