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1,255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsDave Campbell's Texas Football — the leader in Texas high school football and Texas college football for 60 years — discusses football topics across the Lone Star State. Watch the show live every weekday at noon on TexasFootball.com.
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Episodes
Inside DCTF's TXHSFB program rankings, This Week in Recruiting, and more — Episode 708 (February 13, 2019)
February 13, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutesThe guys break down the newly released Texas high school football 6-year program rankings on TexasFootball.com, discuss the latest in recruiting with Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete, and more.
Alvin Shadow Creek's Brad Butler, Killeen's Neil Searcy, Golden Triangle TXHSFB Year in Review, the best helmets in Texas, and more — Episode 707 (February 12, 2019)
February 12, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutesThe guys recap the truly excellent Texas high school football season in the Golden Triangle, listen to interviews with Alvin Shadow Creek coach Brad Butler and Killeen coach Neil Searcy, and discuss the best helmets in Texas high school football.
Richmond Foster coach Shaun McDowell, Atlanta coach Matt McClure, TCU postmortem, the AAF, and Kyler Murray goes pro — Episode 706 (February 11, 2019)
February 11, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutesThe guys listen to Matt Stepp's interviews with Richmond Foster coach Shaun McDowell and Atlanta coach Matt McClure, break down what went right (and wrong) for the 2018 TCU Horned Frogs, and briefly discuss the Alliance of American Football and Kyler Murray's decision to play football over baseball.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS REVIEW, Part Four — Episode 705 (February 1, 2019)
February 08, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourThe guys continue their series reviewing the "Friday Night Lights" TV show, exploring what the show got right — and got wrong — from a Texas high school football perspective.
Signing Day recap, Texoma TXHSFB Year in Review, and more — Episode 704 (February 7, 2019)
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutesThe guys recap their reactions to National Signing Day across Texas, break down the year that was in Texas high school football in the Texoma region, and more.
New Leander coach Kris Price, Baylor postmortem and the Super Bowl was bad — Episode 703 (February 4, 2019)
February 04, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutesThe guys talk to new Leander coach Kris Price about his new gig, break down what went right and what went wrong for the Baylor Bears in 2018, and share a hard truth: the Super Bowl was a bad game.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS REVIEW, Part Three — Episode 702 (February 1, 2019)
February 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourThe guys continue their series reviewing the "Friday Night Lights" TV show, exploring what the show got right — and got wrong — from a Texas high school football perspective.
Lyford coach Israel Gonzalez, Azle coach Devon Dorris, Wichita Falls TXHSFB Year in Review and more — Episode 701 (January 31, 2019)
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutesThe guys recap the Texas high school football in the Wichita Falls, listen to interviews with Lyford coach Israel Gonzalez and Azle coach Devon Dorris, and more.
Arlington Lamar coach Laban DeLay, PSJA Memorial coach David Brown, This Week in Recruiting and more — Episode 700 (January 30, 2019)
January 30, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutesThe guys talk to Next Level Athlete's Greg Powers about the latest in recruiting across the state, and listen to interviews with Arlington Lamar coach Laban DeLay and PSJA Memorial coach David Brown, and more.
McAllen coach Patrick Shelby, Decatur coach Mike Fuller, recapping SMU's season and more — Episode 699 (January 29, 2019)
January 29, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutesThe guys do a postmortem exam on the 2018 SMU Mustangs, examining what went right and wrong, and listen to interviews with McAllen coach Patrick Shelby and Decatur coach Mike Fuller.
Edinburg Vela coach John Campbell, Yoakum coach Bo Robinson, Bru McCoy could blow up the NCAA, and more — Episode 698 (January 28, 2019)
January 28, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutesThe guys listen to interviews with Edinburg Vela coach John Campbell and Yoakum coach Bo Robinson, discuss what Bru McCoy's transfer to Texas could mean for the structural future of college football, and more.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS REVIEW, Part Two — Episode 697 (January 25, 2019)
January 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourThe guys continue their series reviewing the "Friday Night Lights" TV show, exploring what the show got right — and got wrong — from a Texas high school football perspective.
Winona coach Keylon Kincaide, Shelbyville coach David Benbow, Hill Country TXHSFB Year in Review, and more — Episode 696 (January 24, 2019)
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutesThe guys recap the Texas high school football in the Hill Country, listen to Matt Stepp's interviews with Winona coach Keylon Kincaide and Shelbyville coach David Benbow at the Piney Woods Clinic in Longview, and more.
Tyler Lee coach Kurt Traylor, Denton Braswell coach Cody Moore, This Week in Recruiting and more — Episode 695 (January 23, 2019)
January 23, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutesThe guys do talk to Next Level Athlete's Greg Powers about the latest in recruiting across the state, and listen to Matt Stepp's interviews with Tyler Lee's Kurt Traylor and Denton Braswell's Cody Moore at the Piney Woods Clinic.
Huntsville coach Rodney Southern, North Crowley coach Courtney Allen, a Texas State postmortem, and more — Episode 694 (January 22, 2019)
January 22, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutesThe guys do a postmortem exam on the 2018 Texas State Bobcats, examining what went right and wrong, and listen to Matt Stepp's interviews with Huntsville's Rodney Southern and North Crowley's Courtney Allen at the Piney Woods Clinic.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS REVIEW, Part One — Episode 693 (January 18, 2019)
January 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hourThe guys begin their series reviewing the "Friday Night Lights" TV show, exploring what the show got right — and got wrong — from a Texas high school football perspective.
The 2018 Whataburger Super Team, This Week in Recruiting with Greg Powers, and more — Episode 691 (January 16, 2019)
January 16, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutesThe guys announce the 2018 Whataburger Super Team, talk with Jeff Altman of Whataburger to discuss the partnership, break down the latest recruiting news with Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete, and more.
Breaking TXHSFB coaching news with Matt Stepp, UTSA postmortem, and more — Episode 690 (January 15, 2019)
January 15, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutesThe guys talk with DCTF high school insider Matt Stepp about the flurry of big TXHSFB coaching moves, recap UTSA's relatively forgettable 2018 season, and more.
New Burnet coach Jerod Rye, Assistant Coach of the Year nominees, and the TXHSFB Helmet Project is back — Episode 689 (January 14, 2019)
January 14, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutesThe guys talk to new Burnet coach Jerod Rye about taking the helm of the Bulldogs, announce the four nominees for the Dairy Max Built by Chocolate Milk Assistant Coach of the Year, and celebrate the triumphant return of the Texas High School Football Helmet Project.
South Texas TXHSFB year in review, the 100 best CFB games of 2018, and Alexander Hamilton — Episode 688 (January 11, 2019)
January 11, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutesThe guys take a look at Bill Connelly's list of the 100 best college football games of 2018 on SBNation.com, recap the Texas high school football season in greater Laredo, and ask the question: is Alexander Hamilton overrated?
UTEP postmortem, Aledo's new coach, Rhule and Spavital stay put, and other nonsense — Episode 687 (January 10, 2019)
January 10, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutesThe guys discuss the latest headlines around the state — including Aledo's new-ish head coach and the non-changes at Baylor and Texas State – and issue a postmortem report on UTEP's largely forgettable 2018 season.
This Week in Recruiting, Brazos Valley TXHSFB Year in Review, and Dave Matthews is the new Jimmy Buffett — Episode 686 (January 9, 2019)
January 09, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutesThe guys talk with Next Level Athlete's Greg Powers about the latest in recruiting around the state, recap the 2018 Texas high school football season in the Brazos Valley, and discuss whether Dave Matthews is going to tour forever whether we like it or not.
McLean coach Clint Linman, recapping Rice's forgettable 2018, and Salt Lake City gets a thumbs-down — Episode 685 (January 7, 2019)
January 07, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutesThe guys talk to McLean coach Clint Linman about his state champion Tigers, issue their postmortem report on the 2018 Rice Owls (spoiler: it was bad!), and get Max's review of Salt Lake City (spoiler: it's not great!).
Dana Holgorsen to Houston, the International Bowl comes to Arlington, and more — Episode 684 (January 2, 2019)
January 02, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutesHappy New Year! The guys discuss Dana Holgorsen's impending hire at Houston, talk to Aaron Ingram of USA Football about the upcoming International Bowl, and more.
YEAR END SPECTACULAR: Longview coach John King, ranking the #UILState games, Major Applewhite fired and more — Episode 683 (December 31, 2018)
December 31, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a mega-sized year-end spectacular, the guys talk to Longview coach John King about his state champion Lobos, rank the 12 UIL state championship games, discuss Houston coach Major Applewhite's sudden firing with Shehan Jeyarajah, and more.
BONUS — Tep & Stepp's Saturday #UILState Preview
December 18, 2018 12:00 - 34 minutesAs a holiday gift to you, we've made our premium TXHSFB podcast Tep & Stepp free! Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp preview the Saturday slate of games in the 2018 Texas high school football state championships — 5A Division I featuring Highland Park vs. Alvin Shadow creek; 6A Division II featuring Longview vs. Beaumont West Brook; and 6A Division I featuring Duncanville vs. Galena Park North Shore. If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Dave Campbell's Texas Football Insider at TexasFootball...
BONUS — Tep & Stepp's Friday #UILState Preview
December 18, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutesAs a holiday gift to you, we've made our premium TXHSFB podcast Tep & Stepp free! Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp preview the Friday slate of games in the 2018 Texas high school football state championships — 4A Division II featuring Pleasant Grove vs. Cuero; 4A Division I featuring Waco La Vega vs. Liberty Hill; and 5A Division II featuring Aledo vs. Fort Bend Marshall. If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Dave Campbell's Texas Football Insider at TexasFootball.com!
BONUS — Tep & Stepp's Thursday #UILState Preview
December 18, 2018 12:00 - 27 minutesAs a holiday gift to you, we've made our premium TXHSFB podcast Tep & Stepp free! Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp preview the Thursday slate of games in the 2018 Texas high school football state championships — 2A Division I featuring New Deal vs. Mason; 3A Division II featuring Canadian vs. Newton; and 3A Division I featuring Malakoff vs. Grandview. If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Dave Campbell's Texas Football Insider at TexasFootball.com!
BONUS — Tep & Stepp's Wednesday #UILState Preview
December 18, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutesAs a holiday gift to you, we've made our premium TXHSFB podcast Tep & Stepp free! Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp preview the Wednesday slate of games in the 2018 Texas high school football state championships — 1A Division II featuring Follett vs. Strawn; 1A Division I featuring McLean vs. Milford; and 2A Division II, featuring Gruver vs. Mart. If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Dave Campbell's Texas Football Insider at TexasFootball.com!
The final Mailbag Friday of 2018 — Episode 681 (December 14, 2018)
December 14, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn the final Mailbag Friday episode of the 2018 season, the guys answer a ton of questions from viewers.
SUPERSHOW: Beaumont West Brook coach Eric Peevey, TXHSFB semifinal predictions, Free Money! and Cinderellas — Episode 680 (December 13, 2018)
December 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour supershow, the guys talk to Beaumont West Brook coach Eric Peevey about his Bruins, share Tepper's Texas high school football predictions for the state semifinals of the playoffs, offer Free Money with their Texas college bowl picks against the spread, discuss the biggest cinderellas left in the playoffs, and more.
Greg Powers on recruiting, Craig Way on the TXHSFB playoffs and more — Episode 679 (Dec. 12, 2018)
December 12, 2018 12:00 - 41 minutesThe guys talk with the Texas high school football Hall of Famer Craig Way about the upcoming TXHSFB state semifinals, break down the latest in recruiting with Greg Powers of Next Level Athlete, and more.
Who should be in the mix for TXHSFB Coach of the Year? — Episode 678 (December 11, 2018)
December 11, 2018 12:00 - 30 minutesThe guys kick around a couple of candidates for the iCoach Inspirational Coach of the Year, and answer a few questions in a mini-mailbag.
Wichita Falls Rider coach Marc Bindel, the Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year finalists, overreacting to the TXHSFB quarterfinals, breaking down the CFB hires, and more — Episode 677 (December 10, 2018)
December 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour supershow, the guys talk to Wichita Falls Rider coach Marc Bindel about his state semifinalist Raiders, announce the Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year finalists, overreact to the TXHSFB quarterfinals in Monday Morning Fallout, break down the latest Texas college football coaching hires, and more.
The Friday Texas high school football mailbag w/ special guest Tony Blalock
December 07, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutesYou know him as @TXHSFB on Twitter, and he's our guest today for the Friday mailbag. Tony and Matt Stepp team up to answer your burning questions about the regional finals round, the games already played and the games to come.
Bonus! Thursday Texas high school football mailbag!
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutesBrady Keane of the Denton Record Chronicle joins DCTF editor Ishmael Johnson and DCTF Director of Digital Content Max Thompson to take as many viewer questions as possible ahead of the regional finals weekend.
Brandeis' David Branscom, Mission Memorial's David Gilpin & latest title game projections
December 05, 2018 12:00 - 56 minutesBrady Keane of the Denton Record Chronicle guest hosts as we talk about who the computer is saying will reach the state title games with two rounds to go until then. But before we get to that discussion, Matt Stepp caught up with two coaches after their big wins last week in San Antonio.
This Week in Recruiting & spotlighting a few TXHSFB playoff games with Erin Hartigan
December 04, 2018 12:00 - 51 minutesGreg Powers of Next Level Athlete is here to spotlight some of the state's top recruits, and Erin Hartigan of Fox Sports Southwest fills in for Tepper by derailing the entire show. We talked everything from the recruiting business to some of the big high school games this weekend, including Haltom vs. Tascosa, Shallowater vs. Brock, Lake Travis vs. Converse Judson and more.
San Saba's Jerod Fikac, La Vega's Don Hyde, recapping the regional semifinals & more
December 03, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourGuest host Teri Adams joins the guys in Tepper's place to recap the third round of the Texas high school football playoffs (17:15), including the teams that most impressed us, the teams with something to prove and the teams that broke our hearts. Then, Matt Stepp caught up with San Saba head coach Jerod Fikac (50:06) and La Vega head coach Don Hyde (56:39) after their big playoff wins, and we revisit those interviews. Finally, (hey, it was a long weekend), there are six Texas FBS teams going ...
Mailbag Friday! Answering a ton of Texas high school football playoffs questions — Episode 671 (November 30, 2018)
November 30, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutesThe guys answer a ton of listener questions about the Texas in a mega-sized mailbag.
Amarillo Tascosa coach Ken Plunk, predicting all 88 TXHSFB playoff games, Big 12 championship preview, Thursday games to watch, and more — Episode 670 (November 29, 2018)
November 29, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour supershow, the guys talk to Amarillo coach Ken Plunk about his standout Rebels, check out Tepper's predictions for every Texas high school football playoff games, discuss and predict the Big 12 championship game, and more.
Who Texas Tech and Texas State should hire, unveiling the 2018 Recruiting Edition cover, this week in recruiting, and more — Episode 669 (November 28, 2018)
November 28, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutesThe guys talk to Next Level Athlete's Greg Powers to recap the latest in recruiting around the state of Texas, discuss who Texas State and Texas Tech should hire with Shehan Jeyarajah, unveil the cover of the 2018 recruiting edition of Dave Campbell's Texas Football, and more.
Spearman coach Aaron Witten, Monday* Morning Fallout, Heat Check and more — Episode 668 (November 27, 2018)
November 27, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour supershow, the guys talk to Spearman coach Aaron Witten about his Lynx' stunning playoff run, overreact to the football weekend in Monday* Morning Fallout, check in with the hottest (and coldest) college football teams in Texas, and more.
THANKSGIVING SPECTACULAR: Llano coach Matt Green, Free Money, TXHSFB predictions, and what we're thankful for — Episode 667 (November 21, 2018)
November 21, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour Thanksgiving supershow, the guys talk to Llano coach Matt Green about his Yellowjackets, share Tepper's Texas high school football predictions for the area round of the playoffs, offer Free Money with their Texas college picks against the spread and more.
The glorious return of the college football heat check, and the episode of the beast — Episode 666 (November 20, 2018)
November 20, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutesThe guys vigorously welcome back the College Football Heat Check — measuring the hottest and coldest college football teams in Texas, from FBS to JUCO — and a whole lot more.
Richardson Pearce coach David Collins, Monday Morning Fallout, ranking the Texas FBS teams, and more — Episode 665 (November 19, 2018)
November 19, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour supershow, the guys talk to Richardson Pearce coach David Collins about his Mustangs' stunning upset of Cedar Hill, overreact to the football weekend in Monday Morning Fallout, rank the 12 FBS teams in Texas in the Power Poll, and more.
A mega-sized Texas high school football playoffs mailbag — Episode 664 (November 16, 2018)
November 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourThe guys answer a ton of listener questions about the Texas in a mega-sized mailbag.
SA Veterans Memorial coach Richard Mendoza, TXHSFB predictions, Free Money! and more — Episode 663 (November 15, 2018)
November 15, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourIn a one-hour supershow, the guys talk to San Antonio Veterans Memorial coach Richard Mendoza about his squad's remarkable inaugural varsity season, share Tepper's predictions for the first round of the Texas high school football playoffs, offer Free Money with their Texas college football picks against the spread, and more.
The Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year semifinalists, Craig Way talks TXHSFB playoffs, and more — Episode 662 (November 14, 2018)
November 14, 2018 12:00 - 35 minutesThe guys announce the 25 semifinalists for the Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year award, talk to Craig Way about the Texas high school football playoffs, and more.
Veterans Day Special: our inaugural Veterans Roundtable — Episode 661 (November 13, 2018)
November 13, 2018 12:00 - 56 minutesIn a Veterans Day special, the guys sit down with a pair of Army veterans — Sergeant Cory Hogue and Staff Sergeant Brent Homan — to share their stories of service and talk about how civilians can truly make an impact on veterans' lives.