Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast
880 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 758 ratingsCheck out the best podcast for Big 12 football and general college football and college basketball fans. We cover the Baylor Bears, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, TCU Horned Frogs and the West Virginia Mountaineers! All part of HeartlandCollegeSports.com!
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Nebraska Football Embarrasses Itself, Plus New Big 12 Odds
August 19, 2021 16:57 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBNebraska Football is in hot water with the NCAA and a new report says head coach Scott Frost was in favor of cancelling their game against the Oklahoma Sooners this season. Should the Big 12 make a call to Nebraska now that they're floundering? Also, new Big 12 odds are out and we find the best value bets heading into the 2021 college football season!
Big 12 Drags Its Feet in Realignment, Plus Big 12 QB Rankings
August 17, 2021 20:58 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThere's plenty to discuss this week as the Big 12 gets left behind as the Pac-12, ACC and Big Ten reportedly are discussing an alliance, plus I rank the Big 12 quarterbacks ahead of the college football season, and it looks like College GameDay isn't going to be at Cy-Hawk this year, but I understand why.
Phil Steele Previews the 2021 Big 12 Football Season
August 12, 2021 15:04 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBI'm joined by Phil Steele of the legendary Phil Steele's College Football Preview Magazine to dive into the upcoming Big 12 football season, who can compete with the Oklahoma Sooners, discuss the depth of the conference and who might be able to make a College Football Playoff!
Four Big 12 Teams Ranked, Could Big 12 Schools Sue ESPN?
August 10, 2021 18:16 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis week I dive into four Big 12 teams being ranked in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll for the 2021 college football season. Plus, could Big 12 schools end up suing ESPN? One U.S. Senator thinks so. Also, Kansas State finally stands up for itself and Matt Campbell with the conference realignment quote of the month all coaches should use!
247Sports' Josh Pate on the Big 12's Future, Plus the Surprise Team
August 05, 2021 19:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB247Sports host Josh Pate joined me to talk about conference realignment, what's at stake for the other eight teams in the league, its strength moving forward and yes, we talk about on-the-field issues heading into the 2021 college football season!
Does a Big 12-Pac-12 Merger Make Sense?
August 04, 2021 17:43 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWith reports that the Big 12 and Pac-12 are having initial conversations about a merger, I give you my thoughts on what the move would mean for the Big 12. Plus, some new College Football Playoff odds are out!
Texas Politicians Get Involved in Conference Realignment, Plus Bedlam Future in Question
August 02, 2021 19:18 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Texas state legislature is set to meet to discuss the economic impacts of the Big 12 losing the Sooners and Longhorns to the SEC. Keeping the Big 12 together is still better than some other options, but can it work? Plus, Oklahoma State balks at continuing Bedlam with Oklahoma, but will it last?
The Big 12 Conference Should Not Back Down From ESPN
July 30, 2021 18:18 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Big 12 Conference is going hard after ESPN and the league shows no plans of giving up. What does that mean for the Big 12's future and the rest of the college football landscape?
Kevin Kietzman on the Big 12 Suing ESPN and the League's Future
July 29, 2021 17:27 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBI'm joined by Kevin Kietzman, formerly of 810 Sports Radio in Kansas City and now hosts the popular Kansas City podcast "Kevin Kietzman Has Issues", to discuss the Big 12 suing ESPN, what is means for the future of the conference, plus college football and how it can survive going forward.
The Fans No Longer Matter in College Football
July 28, 2021 01:43 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn today's show, we discuss how Oklahoma and Texas made it official when they reached out to the SEC on Tuesday requesting to join the conference. Meanwhile, it's important to remember in the conference realignment talk that what's good for fans don't matter. With that being said, we dive into today's latest rumors and I answer your questions from Facebook Live.
Oklahoma, Texas Inform Big 12 Their Plans to Leave for SEC
July 26, 2021 18:12 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns informed the Big 12 Conference their plans to leave for the SEC. What does that mean for the Big 12? Where do teams like the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas Jayhawks go? Can TCU, Baylor and Texas Tech end up in the Pac-12 as a packaged deal? What about Kansas State, Oklahoma State and West Virginia? We discuss it all with the latest news and rumors!
Oklahoma and Texas are Gone, What Now for the Big 12?
July 23, 2021 17:53 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWith the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns all but certain to be leaving the Big 12 for the SEC, what happens now? How does college football realignment take place with the remaining teams or can the Big 12 Conference stay in tact?
Are the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns Leaving for the SEC?
July 22, 2021 16:22 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIt's an emergency podcast after yesterday's news that Oklahoma and Texas may be on the verge of leaving the Big 12 Conference for the SEC. What does this mean? What is the likelihood? What can stop it? I dive into all of those issues and am joined by Matthew Postins to get his opinion as well.
Dream Big 12 Football Road Trip, Plus the SEC Exposes Itself
July 21, 2021 20:07 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week I discuss my dream Big 12 football road trip for the 2021 college football season, plus the SEC exposed itself at SEC media days this week, and Jimbo Fisher is a clown.
Big 12 Media Days Storylines | Sam Mayes, The Franchise in Oklahoma City
July 20, 2021 18:34 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week I recapped the top storylines from Big 12 Media Days with Sam Mayes of The Franchise in Oklahoma City as we dive into Texas expectations, Mike Gundy's confidence for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and much more as the college football season approaches.
Big 12 Media Days: Recapping With Thoughts from Each Big 12 Team
July 16, 2021 19:35 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBAfter two days in Texas for Big 12 Media Days, I give you my takeaways from each Big 12 team as we get closer to the 2021 college football season.
HCS Preseason All-Big 12 Team and Awards Announced
July 13, 2021 19:14 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week we announced our Heartland College Sports Preseason All-Big 12 Awards, plus our Preseason All-Big 12 offense and defense. Also, the Kansas Jayhawks have another black eye for the program and the Big 12 recruiting scene gets even more impressive.
2021 Big 12 Football Media Days: Top 5 Storylines to Watch
July 12, 2021 18:58 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week is Big 12 Media Days at AT&T Stadium in Texas and I discuss the top five storylines from Steve Sarksian taking over the Texas Longhorns to the Iowa State Cyclones feeling the pressure and more. Plus, Matthew Postins joins me to preview a great couple of days of getting ready for the Big 12 football season.
Is the Big 12 Conference a Two-Team Race in 2021?
July 08, 2021 19:29 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWith college football around the corner, is the Big 12 Conference a two-team race between the Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa State Cyclones? Or can someone else crash the party? That, plus Big 12 media days is right around the corner!
Curry Sexton, Former Kansas State WR and Attorney on Name, Image, Likeness Issues
July 07, 2021 16:34 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week I dive into the Name, Image and Likeness issues for college athletes with former Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Curry Sexton, who is now an attorney in Kansas City. Plus, we discuss the state of the Wildcats and the future under Chris Klieman!
Big 12 Football Making Big Improvements on the Recruiting Trail
July 01, 2021 19:02 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week I discuss how the Big 12 is making impressive gains on the college football recruiting trail, plus we get into the big news this week around the NCAA approving athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness starting this month. Will it be as lucrative as some believe it will be?
Iowa State Cyclones AD Jamie Pollard: Interview
June 30, 2021 18:39 - 16 minutes - 15 MBI'm joined this week by Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard to discuss the program digging out of the pandemic, his advice to other AD's looking for the next Matt Campbell, what the Name, Image and Likeness issue means for his program, and emphatically putting an end to any thought he could end up at Nebraska.
Picking Over/Under Win Totals for Every Big 12 Football Team
June 24, 2021 19:28 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWith the college football season inching closer, I picked over/under for win totals for each Big 12 football team ahead of the season. Plus, it was a tough week for the Texas Longhorns, but good recruiting week for the West Virginia Mountaineers and Baylor Bears.
Baylor Bears Could Surprise College Football in 2021 | Drake Toll, SicEm365
June 23, 2021 19:36 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week I spoke with Drake Toll of SicEm365 to discuss the Baylor Bears continuing to crush the recruiting trail in football and how they might end up as a surprise team in the Big 12 Conference for the upcoming college football season.
Why I'm Open to UCF Joining the Big 12 Conference
June 17, 2021 16:29 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAfter further thought, I realized I am open to the Big 12 expanding east to Florida and taking a hard look at the UCF Knights. Plus, the Texas Longhorns want to reboot their rivalry with Texas A&M, but it's the Aggies holding it back. Also, we get into the worst Big 12 football coaching hires since 2012!
Is TCU the Big 12 Dark Horse Contender in 2021? | Jeremy Clark, Horned Frog Blitz
June 16, 2021 20:36 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBI'm joined by Jeremy Clark of Horned Frog Blitz to see if 2021 is the season that Gary Patterson and the TCU Horned Frogs break their streak of mediocrity and be the dark horse contender in the Big 12 that many believe they can be this fall. And don't forget to visit heartlandcollegesports.com for the most up-to-date Big 12 news.
The SEC is Trying to Force a 12-Team College Football Playoff
June 10, 2021 18:35 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week I discuss why a 12-team College Football Playoff is not something most in college football want, but is being rammed down by the SEC, of course. I share with you the details behind this and why it's happening and it's not great for college football in general.
Pros, Cons of College Football Playoff Expansion | Bill Bender, Sporting News
June 09, 2021 19:18 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Bill Bender of Sporting News to discuss College Football Playoff expansion as the reports have circulated that expansion is likely and a 12-team College Football Playoff is preferred by many over an 8-team Playoff. What does that mean for the sport and who is pushing a 12-team playoff?
Can the Mountaineers Take a Big Step Forward in 2021? | Brandon Lowe, WJYP Radio in West Virginia
June 03, 2021 18:23 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWill the West Virginia Mountaineers take a big step forward in Year 3 under Neal Brown? Can Jarret Doege be the guy to help WVU do that? I talked with Brandon Lowe of WJYP radio in West Virginia about these top issues and more from Morgantown!
Big Problems Coming for Big 12 on Name, Image and Likeness
June 02, 2021 18:22 - 30 minutes - 28 MBSome teams in the Big 12 Conference could end up with major problems regarding new name, image and likeness legislation that is passing in states across the country. Plus, Texas A&M made a fool of itself once again, while some think the Oklahoma Sooners are already gearing up to leave the Big 12. I am not buying it!
Early Big 12 Spreads, Plus ESPN/FOX Reject Big 12 on TV Deal
May 27, 2021 22:25 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week I discuss how the Big 12 has some really impressive spreads in its non-conference games for the 2021 college football season, plus ESPN and FOX Sports reject the Big 12's attempt at a new TV deal. But here's why I'm not concerned in the long run.
Josh Pate, 247Sports Late Kick Podcast on Top College Football Storylines
May 26, 2021 16:07 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week I spoke with Josh Pate of 247Sports and host of the Late Kick podcast about who can challenge the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Conference, plus we discuss whether or not this might be the year for someone to pick off Alabama or Clemson in the College Football Playoff. Also, should Big 12 fans be concerned about ESPN and FOX rejecting their offer of discussing a TV extension.
Predicting the First Loss for Each Big 12 Football Team in 2021
May 19, 2021 19:34 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week I predict the first college football loss for each Big 12 team in the 2021 season. Plus, the rumors that the Pac-12 Conference may try to raid the Big 12 Conference are back, and we give a shoutout to the Big 12 athletic director of the week!
Will the Pac-12 Try to Raid the Big 12? | Pete Fiutak, College Football News
May 18, 2021 17:53 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBPete Mundo is joined by Pete Fiutak of College Football News regarding his piece on Yahoo News about how the Pac-12 Conference may try to expand by raiding the Big 12 Conference. But what should the Big 12 Conference do in response? We discuss that and more!
Big 12 Football: Contenders or Pretenders?
May 13, 2021 16:24 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week I discuss who in the Big 12 Conference is a contender and who is a pretender? Plus, should the Texas Longhorns have better odds to win the Big 12 in 2021 than the Iowa State Cyclones? All that and more in this week's show!
Mike Plank, Rock Chalk Talk on Lance Leipold's Hiring and Kansas Expectations
May 12, 2021 16:33 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week I'm joined by Mike Plank of Rock Chalk Talk to discuss Lance Leipold's hiring as the next head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks football program, what realistic expectations are and what program he might compare KU to, if things break right, under Leipold.
Big 12 NFL Draft Winners and Losers, Plus Steals
May 07, 2021 16:02 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we look back on the NFL Draft from a Big 12 perspective, plus why I'm not concerned about the Big 12 having zero first round NFL Draft picks. Also I dive into the top Big 12 steals of the NFL Draft and much more!
Cyclone Fanatic's Chris Williams on Iowa State's Spring Practice
May 05, 2021 16:35 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week I talked with Chris Williams from Cyclone Fanatic to discuss the Iowa State Cyclones spring football practice and what the area of concern is going into summer. Plus, how high should expectations be in Ames as we start thinking ahead to the 2021 season!
College Football Playoff Expansion Rumblings, Plus Big 12 NFL Draft Steals
April 29, 2021 19:05 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week I dive into the reports that the College Football Playoff is likely to be expanded sooner than later, and whether or not that's good for the Big 12 Conference. Plus the NFL Draft is this week, who are the steals coming from the Big 12 and who will underachieve?
Sooner Radio Network's Chris Plank on Oklahoma's Spring Game
April 28, 2021 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week I talked with Chris Plank from the Sooner Radio Network and SportsTalk 1400 in Norman to react to the Oklahoma Sooners spring game and who the new faces are Big 12 fans need to keep an eye on. Plus, which Big 12 team has the best chance to dethrone OU this fall?!
Will a super league eventually come to college football?
April 22, 2021 17:04 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week I discuss whether or not a Super League will come to college football and what that means for Big 12 teams. Plus, College Football Playoff predictions are out and they are favorable for the Big 12 Conference. And three Big 12 quarterbacks get some national love.
Tim Fitzgerald, GoPowercat on Kansas State's Spring Football Recap
April 20, 2021 18:37 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week I'm joined by Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat to put a bow on the Kansas State Wildcats basketball season and how much pressure Bruce Weber will be under next season. Plus, we look back on the K-State spring football practice and what the expectations should be for the team come the 2021 college football season.
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports Cover 3 Podcast on Big 12 Storylines
April 15, 2021 18:34 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week I'm joined by Chip Patterson of CBS Sports and the Cover 3 College Football Podcast to discuss the top Big 12 storylines this spring, including the Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa State Cycles at the top, the Texas Longhorns, plus can TCU bounce back and who is on the hot seat?!
Big 12 Dominates ESPN College Football Preseason Rankings
April 14, 2021 18:44 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe Big 12 Conference dominated ESPN's college football preseason rankings, plus the strength of schedule rankings. Meantime, I discuss why the Big 12 needs to get over the College Football Playoff hurdle, plus the college basketball transfer portal is getting messy.
Justin Wells, Inside Texas on Chris Beard and Spring Football
April 09, 2021 16:58 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThis week I talked with Justin Wells of Inside Texas to discuss the Longhorns firing Shaka Smart and hiring Chris Beard, plus spring football is underway with new head coach Steve Sarkisian. How is the quarterback battle going? That and much more!
Baylor Wins the NCA Tournament, Chris Beard to Texas Longhorns and More!
April 07, 2021 19:38 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe Baylor Bears are NCAA Tournament Champions, plus, the Big 12 basketball coaching scene gets a huge shake up with Chris Beard leaving Texas Tech for the Texas Longhorns, plus the Top 10 Big 12 quarterbacks since Big 12 realignment!
NCAA Screws up again, Lincoln Riley Misses the Mark and More!
April 01, 2021 15:44 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week I discuss how the NCAA is its own worst enemy with its handling of the NCAA Tournament, plus Lincoln Riley is off base on trying to block transfers from the Oklahoma Sooners, while we also preview the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas Jayhawks spring practice!
The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel on Sooners, Cowboys Football and Basketball
March 31, 2021 18:43 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week I talked with Berry Tramel from The Oklahoman on the Oklahoma Sooners search for a new basketball coach, plus Lincoln Riley pissing off TCU. Also in Stillwater, Mike Boynton gets a big extension and a quiet spring camp for Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State Cowboys!
Big 12 Bombs Out in NCAA Tournament, Plus Spring Football Starts
March 24, 2021 20:08 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week Pete Mundo discuss the Big 12 Conference bombing out of the NCAA Tournament in the second round, Matthew Postins helps preview Baylor vs. Villanova, plus spring practice starts for several schools this week.
Ashley Hodge, SicEm365 on the Baylor Bears in the Sweet 16
March 23, 2021 20:12 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week I talked with Ashley Hodge of SicEm365 to discuss how the Baylor Bears ended up as the only Big 12 team in the Sweet 16. Did the Big 12 disappoint in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, we look ahead to Baylor's match up with Villanova and if Scott Drew might have interest in the Indiana Hoosiers job.