Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

Big 12 Says SEE YA to Oklahoma and Texas!

July 01, 2024 01:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

The Big 12 Conference says BYE to the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts and celebrates the day as the league moves forward!

The Big 12 Can't Win a College Football National Title in 2024?!

June 26, 2024 01:42 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

The blue-chip ratio created by CBS Sports' Bud Elliott suggests that the Big 12 does not have a chance to win a National Championship in college football in 2024. Is he right? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts and discusses. Plus, EA Sports' CFB25 rankings for toughest places to play was ... what?! Sign up for the Big 12 forums here to interact with a growing community of fellow fans for free! https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

ACC Reconstruction Coming: What's Next for Big 12?

June 24, 2024 01:36 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

As has been reported in recent days, ACC reconstruction may not be all that far off, so Heartland College Sports host Pete Mundo reacts to the news and discusses what this all means for the Big 12 Conference! If you're a Big 12 fan, sign up for our FREE Heartland forums and get to interact and know other awesome Big 12 fans: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

Tim Brando Interview: Big 12 Set to Own Friday Nights and the ACC's Future

June 20, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

FOX Sports play-by-play broadcaster Tim Brando joins Heartland College Sports to discuss the 2024 Big 12 football season, including how the conference is set to own Friday nights and what the incredible parity in the league means for the conference moving forward. Plus, what it Brett Yormark watching for in the ACC?

Anonymous Big 12 Coaches Dish Dirt

June 18, 2024 09:50 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

The Anonymous Coaches section of Athlon Sports is some of the best content of the college football off-season. What are Big 12 coaches saying about each other? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses and reacts! If you're a Big 12 fan and want to join a civil forum to talk Big 12 with other awesome fans, sign up and join us for free here: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

The Big 12 Prepares for a Name Change?!

June 14, 2024 01:30 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

The news broke this week that the Big 12 Conference could sell its naming rights to a company and change its name to a sponsored name. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts and tries to figure out if it's good or bad for the sport.

On3's Andy Staples | Big 12 Chaos in 2024, Plus a Big 12-ACC Merger?

June 13, 2024 09:50 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

On3's Andy Staples joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to talk about the chaos coming to the Big 12 during the 2024 college football season, the Four Corner schools joining this summer, Deion Sanders' appeal, and why a future Big 12-ACC merger might be something worth watching down the road. If you're a Big 12 fan, consider joining our growing Heartland College Sports forums to interact with a group of other great Big 12 fans for free: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-f...

Brett Yormark Hints at Big 12 Expansion, Again

June 10, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Brett Yormark is the one who keeps willingly talking expansion. So what's the end game here and when does it all happen? Time is the biggest question surrounding the Big 12 future. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo addresses this and more, like Longhorns and Lambos! And for those asking, make sure you join our FREE forums to interact with other awesome Big 12 fans heading into football season: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

ESPN's FPI Odds Confirms the Big 12 2024 Season Will be WILD!

June 04, 2024 01:32 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

ESPN's FPI (Football Power Index) were released on Monday and one thing is certain: The Big 12 Conference is going to be the most insane league in college football this season. Where does each team stand? Who is underrated and overrated? Did ESPN get it right? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts and takes you through the ratings. If you're a BIG 12 fan and aren't on the Heartland College Sports forums, please consider signing up (it's free) to interact with awesome fellow Big 12 fa...

The Big 12 Will Own Friday Night Lights

June 02, 2024 19:50 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

With the Big 12's early season TV schedule released for the 2024 college football season, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why the Big 12 is set to own Friday Night Lights in the years ahead. BIG 12 fans: Make sure you're subscribed and signed up for our HCS forums (free!) to interact with other die-hard Big 12 fans: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

Brett Yormark Addresses More Big 12 Expansion

May 31, 2024 21:44 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said during a press conference on Friday, unsolicited, that the Big 12 is open for business. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo asked him directly if he's actively looking to expand. Hear what he said and what it means for the future of the Big 12!

WVU Head Coach Neal Brown on the Growing Big 12, Tough 2024 Schedule and Recruiting Changes

May 30, 2024 01:24 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

The West Virginia Mountaineers were the surprise of the Big 12 Conference in 2024. What does head coach Neal Brown have for an encore? He joined Pete Mundo and Heartland College Sports to discuss a changing Big 12, a brutal 2024 schedule and how his recruiting has changed in the NIL universe. If you haven't joined our FREE message boards to interact with other Big 12 fans, sign up here! https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

Discussion About Utah 'Possibly' Looking at ACC, Despite Big 12 Move

May 27, 2024 18:20 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

The Utah Utes haven’t even officially joined the Big 12 Conference yet, but that hasn’t stopped new speculation from surfacing in the conference realignment conversation around Utah possibly looking at the ACC. If you're a Big 12 fan, please consider joining our growing community of fans on our Heartland College Sports message boards, which are free to sign up: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

TCU's Sonny Dykes on the New Big 12, the future of College Football and 2024

May 23, 2024 01:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss bouncing back in 2024, the rapidly-changing landscape of college football and the new-look Big 12 as the conference gets set to grow to 16 teams this summer.

Do Utah Fans Already Hate the Big 12? Plus Jimbo Fisher Rips Big 12

May 21, 2024 01:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

The Utah Utes haven't technically joined the Big 12 Conference yet, but do they actually want to be in the league? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses. Plus, Jimbo Fisher rips the Big 12 Conference, along with the ACC (15:00).

Oregon State + Washington State are Big 12 Expansion Wild Cards?

May 16, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Could the Big 12 Conference actually be taking a look at Oregon State and Washington State? It was floated out there by ESPN's Bill Connelly. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts and discusses.

Josh Pate Joins to Discuss the Big 12: America's Conference

May 14, 2024 01:24 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

After dubbing the Big 12 Conference as "America's College Football Conference", Late Kick's Josh Pate joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss the future of the league, it's competitiveness and how to keep up with the SEC and Big Ten.

West Virginia's Big 12 Expansion Preferences and Big 12 Appreciation

May 09, 2024 18:50 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by Couz Walker to discuss Neal Brown's comeback with the Mountaineers, WVU's preferred Big 12 expansion candidates and how Bob Huggins' relationship is right now with West Virginia University! If you haven't, please consider subscribing to our free HCS Big 12 message boards to join the conversation with other BIG 12 fans: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

Joel Klatt Calls Utah Big 12 Favorites in 2024?!

May 07, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Is Joel Klatt correct to call the Utah Utes the BIG 12 favorites for the 2024 college football season?! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the comments.

BYU's First Big 12 Year: Benjamin Criddle Interview

May 03, 2024 02:19 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

The BYU Cougars are wrapping up their first year in the BIG 12 Conference. How did it go and what is their future? Also, how did they handle the loss of Mark Pope? Pete Mundo is joined by ESPN960's Benjamin Criddle to discuss those topics and the thing that might hold the programs back moving forward.

Shedeur Sanders Blasts Former Colorado Teammate

May 01, 2024 02:08 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders ripped former Buffaloes teammate Xavier Smith over Smith's comments about his brief time playing for Deion Sanders in Boulder. If you're a BIG 12 football fan, sign up for our Heartland College Sports FREE message boards to interact with other Big 12 fans: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/

Big 12 Finishes Last in NFL Draft Picks, Dylan Edwards Returns to Kansas State

April 29, 2024 02:34 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

The Big 12 finished last of the Power 5 Conferences in NFL Draft picks, but does it matter? Plus, Pete Mundo discusses the best Big 12 fits in the NFL Draft. Also, Dylan Edwards is coming home to Kansas State in a huge move for the Wildcats and the Big 12 Conference (17:30 mark).

UCF Play-by-Play Broadcaster Marc Daniels on Big 12 Transition

April 26, 2024 01:44 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

This week, UCF Knights play-by-play voice Marc Daniels joins Pete Mundo to discuss UCF's first year in the Big 12, the transition and where the football and basketball programs stand going forward.

Dylan Edwards Hit the Portal, And Should Arch Manning Transfer?

April 24, 2024 02:48 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Dylan Edwards is leaving Colorado, will he come home to Kansas State? Plus, some are speculating about whether or not Arch Manning should leave Texas after his awesome spring game. Pete Mundo discusses those topics and the biggest benefactor of the transfer portal in the Big 12.

Big 12 Set to Bust in the NFL Draft?

April 22, 2024 01:50 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Is the Big 12 Conference set to have a hugely disappointing 2024 NFL Draft? And if the league does have a bad NFL Draft, what does it really mean? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses and explains.

365Sports' David Smoak on NIL, Transfer Portal Chaos

April 18, 2024 03:10 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

As the spring transfer portal window opens up, 365Sports' David Smoak joins Pete Mundo to discuss the portal chaos, how to fix it, plus how close was Scott Drew to leaving Baylor and what does Dave Aranda need to do to keep his job beyond 2024?

Transfer Portal Chaos is Coming

April 15, 2024 02:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The spring transfer portal window is set to open and the chaos is coming. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses what it means for the Big 12 Conference teams moving forward.

Scott Drew is STAYING at Baylor!

April 11, 2024 16:20 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Emergency Podcast as Pete Mundo discusses Scott Drew staying at Baylor and turning down the Kentucky Wildcats! The move has implications across the Big 12 Conference and college basketball!

GoPowercat's Tim Fitzgerald on Jerome Tang, Transfer Portal Chaos and Big 12 Friday Nights

April 11, 2024 02:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

GoPowercat's Tim Fitzgerald joins Pete Mundo to discuss the brief drama around Jerome Tang and Arkansas, plus the transfer portal chaos that may soon begin in college football and how the Big 12 is set to handle it. Also, what will Tim miss about Oklahoma and Texas and Big 12 football getting set to own Friday nights, like it or not.

Will Kentucky Lure A Big 12 Coach To Replace John Calipari?

April 09, 2024 01:26 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Will the Kentucky Wildcats try and grab a coach from the Big 12 Conference to replace John Calipari? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses who might be in the mix and why.

Big 12 Coaching Carousel Wraps Up

April 08, 2024 01:48 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

The Big 12 basketball coaching carousel is in the books, but there was a scare for Kansas State with Jerome Tang. Pete Mundo talks about that, plus the latest stories in the Big 12, including T'Vondre Sweat's DWI arrest, OU softball gets stunning defeat, Big 12 Mexico gets delayed and Pete explains a controversial storyline on the website.

Is Colorado Football a Big 12 Sleeper?

April 04, 2024 02:14 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Are the Colorado Buffaloes poised to make noise in the Big 12 Conference in 2024? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo dives into Deion Sanders first year in the Big 12 and what it will look like. Plus, how is Texas set to handle the SEC?

Big 12 Busts Out of NCAA Tournament as Final Four is Set

April 01, 2024 01:50 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The Big 12 didn't make it to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2015. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the end of the Big 12 basketball season and how it will be remembered. Plus, Pete dives into why the next 90 days will be fascinating for the Big 12 Conference (10:30 mark).

Sweet 16 Predictions and Previews: Big 12 Edition

March 28, 2024 02:14 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

It's time for the Sweet 16, including two Big 12 games with Houston vs. Duke and Iowa State vs. Illinois. Join Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins for their previews and predictions.

March Madness: Big 12's Best and Worst From the Second Round Games

March 26, 2024 01:56 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

The Second Round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament is in the books and the Big 12 Conference is sending two teams to the Sweet 16. Is that enough based off the hype the league had all season? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses the best and the worst from the weekend.

NCAA Tournament First Round Big 12 Reaction Show

March 23, 2024 05:20 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

The Big 12 Conference entered the NCAA Tournament with eight teams, but who's left and who can advance beyond the Round of 32? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses the top Big 12 storylines from Round 1 and much more!

How to Fix the College Football and Basketball: Kevin Kietzman Interview

March 21, 2024 01:55 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Will the NCAA Tournament expand? Should it? What about the NIL issues across college football and basketball. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by Kevin Kietzman from the KK Has Issues to discuss how to fix the two sports we love, and the Big 12 Conference.

NCAA Tournament Preview: Big 12 Edition

March 20, 2024 01:48 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

It's time to preview the NCAA Tournament from the Big 12 Conference perspective. Join Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins for a full breakdown on the games! If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Selection Sunday: Big 12 Lands 8 Teams in NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2024 01:54 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

March Madness is upon us as the Big 12 Conference lands eight teams in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins react to the bracket release! If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Iowa State Dominates Houston in Big 12 Basketball Championship

March 17, 2024 01:48 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

The Iowa State Cyclones are 2024 Big 12 basketball tournament champions after crushing Houston on Saturday night in Kansas City. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts and breaks down the game and what it means for Selection Sunday. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Who is on the Big 12 Bubble? Plus Mike Boynton Fired

March 14, 2024 18:52 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Is Kansas State in or out of the NCAA Tournament? Can Kansas correct itself heading into March Madness. Also, Mike Boynton gets fired. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins react to a busy Big 12 basketball news day.

Big 12 Tournament Wisely Stays in KC

March 14, 2024 01:48 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

The Big 12 Conference announced this week that the league's basketball Tournament would stay in Kansas City through 2031. Pete Mundo explains why that's the best plan moving forward and how the league should brand itself as expansion continues. Plus, Pete discusses West Virginia's early basketball coaching search and what Nick Saban really meant when he testified about NIL on Capitol Hill. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month ...

2024 Big 12 Basketball Tournament Preview and Prediction

March 12, 2024 01:42 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

It's time to preview the 2024 Big 12 basketball tournament in Kansas City this week as Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins give their predictions as well ahead of Selection Sunday! If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Big 12 Tournament Seeds Set After Saturday

March 10, 2024 18:48 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

After the final regular season games of the Big 12 basketball season, the Big 12 Tournament seeds are set! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the wrap up of the regular season and what to expect heading into Kansas City. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

One Big 12 Game Left: Who Will Win the Conference?

March 07, 2024 20:14 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

With one game left in the Big 12 basketball regular season, who will win the conference? Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins from Heartland College Sports discuss that and more during the final week of the regular season! If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Is the Big 12 at Risk of an SEC and Big Ten Takeover?

March 06, 2024 02:48 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

With the SEC and Big Ten trying to muscle their way over college football, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains what this means for the Big 12 Conference! If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10.99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Big 12 Bubble-Busting Saturday?

March 03, 2024 04:52 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

The Big 12 Conference had another loaded Saturday of basketball and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the biggest games. Who had their bubble busted? Who is still on it? And the Big 12 race is still on with two games left. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our link for $10,99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Big 12 Hoops Separation Begins in Final Weeks

February 29, 2024 20:58 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Big 12 basketball is starting to separate in the final couple of weeks of the regular season! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins react to another dramatic week of Big 12 basketball and what it means ahead of March Madness. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our code for $10,99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Big 12 College Football Playoff Odds Updated: Who's On Top?

February 28, 2024 03:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

New College Football Playoff odds were released for Big 12 teams, and Pete Mundo from Heartland College Sports looks at what it means for the conference and the sport ahead of the 2024 college football season. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our code for $10,99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

Overtimes Highlight Another Thrilling Big 12 Saturday

February 25, 2024 19:42 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

The Big 12 basketball schedule on Saturday, February 24th, featured multiple overtime games as Pete Mundo from Heartland College Sports breaks down the games and what they mean for the future of the league. If you don't have ESPN+ yet for all your BIG 12 action, sign up using our code for $10,99 per month and cancel at any time: https://shorturl.at/kuwEK

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