Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast
870 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 748 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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Horned Frog Blitz's Jeremy Clark on TCU Football Offseason Storylines
February 23, 2021 19:09 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week I'm joined by Horned Frog Blitz's Jeremy Clark to touch on the struggles of TCU basketball, plus, the top storylines heading into spring practice for Gary Patterson and the TCU football program as the Horned Frogs try to snap three-straight seasons of mediocrity.
Top Storylines from the 2021 Big 12 Football Schedule Announcement
February 18, 2021 22:17 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week I discuss the top storylines coming from the 2021 Big 12 football schedule release, plus the latest on the Big 12 basketball scene and why the conference has the most depth in college basketball.
The Solid Verbal's Dan Rubenstein on top Big 12 Offseason Storylines
February 16, 2021 19:06 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week I'm joined by The Solid Verbal College Football podcast's Dan Rubenstein to discuss the biggest storylines in the Big 12 Conference, including Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma's reign in the Big 12, plus which team can take a big jump this year, which coach has the hottest seat and more!
Pete's Apology, Matt Campbell's Extension and Big 12 Tournament News
February 10, 2021 19:40 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this week's show, Pete apologizes for a part of last week's show, plus, Matt Campbell gets another extension from the Iowa State Cyclones. Also, we discuss if the Big 12 Tournament should be played next month? Lastly, how safe are some of the basketball coaches in the Big 12?
SiriusXM Big 12 Radio's Ari Temkin Hits Offseason Football and Hoops
February 09, 2021 19:58 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week I spoke with SiriusXM Big 12 Radio's Ari Temkin on the top offseason storylines in the Big 12, including Matt Campbell's new contract with the Iowa State Cyclones, Steve Sarkisian with the Texas Longhorns, plus the college basketball season heads down the home stretch of the regular season!
Big 12 Teams Finish Football Recruiting Classes, Hoops Heats Up and More!
February 04, 2021 19:49 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe 2021 college football recruiting classes are in the books. Which Big 12 teams came out on top? Who struggled? Plus, the Big 12 basketball season crosses the halfway point and who is the biggest surprise contender? Can anyone take down the Baylor Bears? That and much more in this week's show!
Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman on Sooners, Cowboys Hoops and Football
February 03, 2021 19:49 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week I talked with Jenni Carlson about how the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys are turning heads on the basketball court, plus we dive into both teams' offseason football plans as 2020 is in the rearview mirror, but spring practice is right around the corner!
Way-Too-Early 2021 Big 12 Football Rankings, Plus Big 12-SEC Challenge Preview
January 27, 2021 15:55 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the middle of winter it's time for our way-too-early 2021 Big 12 Football Rankings, plus we dive into a busy week of Big 12 basketball and look ahead to this weekend's Big 12-SEC Challenge. Also, issues arise at Texas Tech and Oklahoma keeps rolling in big-time transfers.
Mike Casazza, Eers Sports on West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball and Football
January 26, 2021 21:25 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week I'm joined by Mike Casazza of Eers Sports to talk about the West Virginia Mountaineers basketball season, how they've navigated COVID-19, plus Neal Brown and the West Virginia Football program is trying to take the next step, but what needs to get done to make that happen? Plus, does West Virginia like the Big 12 Conference?!
NCAA Tournament Schedule Changes, Texas Longhorns Big Hires and More!
January 20, 2021 21:12 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week I discuss the upcoming changes to the NCAA Tournament schedule, the Texas Longhorns football programs is making big hires, plus we discuss the entire Big 12 basketball slate with Matthew Postins and much more!
Mike Plank, Rock Chalk Talk on Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Troubles
January 19, 2021 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week I talked with Mike Plank from Rock Chalk Talk about the issues facing Kansas Jayhawks basketball following this week's loss to Baylor, plus we jump around the Big 12 Conference and also dive into Les Miles and the KU Football program as we discuss how the rebuild is going in Lawrence.
College Football Officially Ends, But Big 12 Basketball Heats Up
January 13, 2021 20:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week I discuss the college football season officially coming to an end after Alabama beat Ohio State. Plus, why Texas Longhorns fans should be excited by Steve Sarkisian. Also, the Big 12 basketball season is heating up and Kansas State fans get some frustrating news. That and much more!
Ashley Hodge, SicEm365 on Baylor Bears and Big 12 Basketball
January 12, 2021 20:31 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBI'm joined this week by Ashley Hodge of SicEm365.com to discuss the Baylor Bears and their No. 2 ranking in college basketball, plus we dive through the rest of the Big 12 Conference and who has the best chance to compete at the top of the conference.
Big 12 Still Deserves More Credit for Great Bowl Season
January 07, 2021 20:53 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Big 12 Conference still deserves more credit for a great college football bowl season. Plus we talk Big 12 college basketball with Matthew Postins and lay into our least-favorite SEC football coach.
Justin Wells, Inside Texas on Firing Tom Herman, Hiring Steve Sarkisian
January 05, 2021 21:22 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week I talked with Justin Wells of InsideTexas.com about the Texas Longhorns firing Tom Herman and hiring Steve Sarkisian. Why was Tom Herman fired? Why Steve Sarkisian? What can he do better and differently? That and much more!
Big 12 Goes a Perfect 5-0 in Bowl Season, Tom Herman Fired
January 03, 2021 18:03 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe Big 12 Conference went a perfect 5-0 in its college football bowl games after the Iowa State Cyclones capped it off with a Fiesta Bowl win over the Oregon Ducks. Plus, the Texas Longhorns fired Tom Herman and hired Steve Sarkisian. Was it the right move?!
Big 12 Bowl Season is Off to a Great Start, Plus Texas Longhorns-Sam Ehlinger Drama
December 31, 2020 19:14 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThis week I discuss the Big 12 football bowl season getting off to a great start, most notably the Oklahoma Sooners crushing the Florida Gators in the Cotton Bowl. Plus, should Sam Ehlinger return to the Texas Longhorns for the 2021 season? That and some Big 12 basketball talk this week!
Tim Fitzgerald, GoPowercat Recaps a Disappointing Kansas State Wildcats Season
December 30, 2020 20:40 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week I'm joined by Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat to recap a disappointing finish to the 2020 football season for the Kansas State Wildcats. We discuss what Skylar Thompson coming back means for 2021, plus how Chris Klieman is hitting the recruiting trail and much more!
Big 12 Football Bowl Games Previews and Predictions
December 27, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBHere are our predictions and picks for this week's Big 12 football bowl games from the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Florida Gators in the Cotton Bowl, Texas Longhorns vs. Colorado Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl, Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oregon Ducks in the Fiesta Bowl and all the other games in the Big 12 Conference!
College Football Playoff is Broken, Ranking the Big 12 Bowl Games
December 23, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBI dive into why the College Football Playoff is broken after another predictable Selection Sunday, also I rank the Big 12 bowl games from worst to first and the Texas Tech Red Raiders have a new offensive coordinator, who is a familiar face in Lubbock.
Tim Brando, FOX Sports Destroys College Football Playoff Model
December 22, 2020 18:37 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis week I'm joined by Tim Brando of FOX Sports, who completely destroy the current College Football Playoff model and discussed how if college football doesn't fix it soon, the sport will be forgotten at the national level.
Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma Sooners Beat the Iowa State Cyclones
December 19, 2020 21:37 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIt's time to recap the Big 12 Championship game as the Oklahoma Sooners beat the Iowa State Cyclones 27-21 and win their sixth-straight conference title. Join us to discuss the top storylines!
Big 12 and the College Football Playoff, Plus Oklahoma Sooners vs. Iowa State Cyclones Prediction
December 17, 2020 19:13 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week I discuss how the Big 12 can make the College Football Playoff, plus it's Big 12 Championship Week and I give you my preview and prediction for the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Iowa State Cyclones.
Big 12 Championship Preview: Chris Plank, Sooner Sports Podcast
December 16, 2020 18:10 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBToday I preview the Big 12 Championship Game with Chris Plank of the Sooner Sports Podcast to take a look at Oklahoma vs. Iowa State from an OU perspective as the Sooners try to win their sixth-straight Big 12 Championship.
Big 12 Championship Preview: Iowa State Edition with Cyclone Fanatic's Chris Williams
December 15, 2020 19:38 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week we preview the Big 12 Championship Game with Chris Williams from Cyclone Fanatic for an Iowa State perspective. What do the Cyclones need to do to pull off an upset against the Oklahoma Sooners and what will this game come down to?
Big 12 Week 14 Reaction Show, Plus Tom Herman Back with Texas Longhorns
December 13, 2020 18:18 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe final week of the regular season in the Big 12 saw the Oklahoma State Cowboys roll the Baylor Bears and the TCU Horned Frogs beat Louisiana Tech. But with Florida losing to LSU, the Iowa State Cyclones and Oklahoma Sooners have a better chance at a College Football Playoff. Plus, the Texas Longhorns announce they're bringing back Tom Herman.
The Big 12's College Football Playoff Chances and Coaching Drama
December 09, 2020 20:19 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week I discuss what chance, if any, the Big 12 Conference has at making the College Football Playoff. The Iowa State Cyclones are No. 7 and the Oklahoma Sooners are No. 11 in the latest rankings. Plus, coaching drama for the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowboys continue, along with our Power Rankings and the last week of the regular season with our previews and predictions!
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on Big 12 Coaching Rumors
December 08, 2020 19:34 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week I talk with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg about the Big 12 coaching rumors surrounding Tom Herman, Matt Campbell and even Mike Gundy. Plus, his initial thoughts on the Big 12 Championship game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa State Cyclones, and how he thinks the Big 12 stacks up vs. the other Power 5 Conferences.
Big 12 Football Week 13 Reaction Show
December 06, 2020 18:22 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Oklahoma Sooners and Iowa State Cyclones punch their Big 12 Championship tickets on Saturday. Meantime, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have a letdown against the TCU Horned Frogs, while the Texas Longhorns crushed the Kansas State Wildcats as the Urban Meyer rumors swirl around Austin, plus the Kansas Jayhawks almost pulled off a win!
Tom Herman's Hot Seat with Texas Longhorns, Plus Week 13 Previews and Picks
December 02, 2020 22:48 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWill Tom Herman make it to 2021 as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns? Or will Urban Meyer show up in Austin? Plus, what is Matt Campbell's future with the Iowa State Cyclones? We touch on that with Levi Stevenson of Wide Right Natty Light. We also run down our Power Rankings in the Big 12 Conference for Week 13, plus our picks and previews against the spread!
Chris Williams, Cyclone Fanatic on Iowa State's Big 12 Title Run
December 01, 2020 20:32 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week I'm joined by Chris Williams of Cyclone Fanatic after the Iowa State Cyclones (essentially) punched their ticket to the Big 12 Championship Game after beating the Texas Longhorns. Is a let down possible against the West Virginia Mountaineers this weekend? What is Matt Campbell's future? That and much more!
Big 12 Football Week 12 Reaction Show
November 29, 2020 20:58 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn our Big 12 football Week 12 reaction show, the Iowa State Cyclones (essentially) punch their ticket to the conference championship game after beating the Texas Longhorns. Meantime, the Baylor Bears come back to beat the Kansas State Wildcats, the Oklahoma State Cowboys hold on against Texas Tech and the TCU Horned Frogs crush the Kansas Jayhawks. All the game analysis and we answer your questions on the air!
Can the Big 12 Make the Playoff? Mike Gundy Job Status Talk and More!
November 25, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Big 12 is definitely on the outside looking in on the College Football Playoff, but is there a chance they can get there? Also, the Mike Gundy job status talk is ridiculous, plus our weekly power rankings and a preview of a full Week 12 in the conference!
Dan Rubenstein, The Solid Verbal Podcast on the Big 12 Home Stretch
November 24, 2020 18:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis week I talk with Dan Rubenstein of the popular Solid Verbal college football podcast about the Big 12 home stretch of the season. Is it the Oklahoma Sooners or Iowa State Cyclones who should be the favorite? What will happen with Tom Herman and the Texas Longhorns? Plus why the future is bright for Neal Brown and the West Virginia Mountaineers!
Big 12 Football Week 11 Reaction Show: Farmageddon and Bedlam Blowouts
November 22, 2020 17:33 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn our Week 11 Big 12 football reaction show we discuss the blowouts in Farmageddon and Bedlam, where the Iowa State Cyclones and Oklahoma Sooners appear to be the best two teams in the Big 12 right now. But also, is something wrong for the Kansas State Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys? That and much more this week!
Big 12 Football Heading Into It's Best Weekend Yet
November 19, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThis Big 12 Conference is getting set for its best weekend of the season with the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys squaring off, along with the Iowa State Cyclones hosting the Kansas State Wildcats. Also, the latest Big 12 Power Rankings and we preview and make predictions for the Week 11 Big 12 college football action!
The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel Previews Bedlam and Farmageddon
November 17, 2020 22:43 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week I'm joined by The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel who joined me to preview Bedlam between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, plus he takes a look at the Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats match up. We also touch on how the Big 12 stacks up this season in the college football world.
Big 12 Football Week 10 Recap and Reaction Show
November 15, 2020 19:38 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week's show recaps Week 10 in the Big 12 Conference with the West Virginia Mountaineers crushing the TCU Horned Frogs, while the Baylor Bears blew a big lead against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Plus, the Big 12 gets College Gameday next week!
The Big 12 is Still Wide Open With Three Games Left
November 11, 2020 19:55 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week's show highlights the fact that the Big 12 Conference is wide open with only three games remaining on most teams' schedule, making it the most fun conference in college football in a crazy 2020 season. But are the Oklahoma Sooners still the team to beat? Plus our new power rankings and we preview the two games on the schedule this weekend, the West Virginia Mountaineers vs. TCU Horned Frogs, plus Texas Tech vs. Baylor!
Jarret Johnson, Inside the Red Raiders on Texas Tech's Struggles
November 11, 2020 01:03 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week I talked with Jarret Johnson from Inside the Red Raiders as we discuss what's gone wrong for Texas Tech this season, whether or not the seat is heating up for Matt Wells, plus where he thinks the Big 12 stands down the home stretch with the Oklahoma Sooners coming on strong.
Big 12 Football Week 9 Reaction Show: Coaching Mistakes Let Down Mountaineers, Wildcats
November 08, 2020 18:15 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week's Big 12 action was highlighted by coaching mistakes for the West Virginia Mountaineers and Kansas State Wildcats, meanwhile the Oklahoma Sooners and TCU Horned Frogs roll to victories, plus the Iowa State Cyclones cap off the day with a huge comeback over the Baylor Bears.
Is the Big 12 Out of the College Football Playoff Picture?
November 05, 2020 19:31 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThis week I discuss whether or not the Big 12 Conference is out of the College Football Playoff picture, plus we dive into the Big 12 Power Rankings, along with a Week 9 preview, highlighted by the Texas Longhorns vs. West Virginia Mountaineers and Kansas State Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Kevin Kietzman on Kansas State's Big 12 Prospects and Conference Hierarchy
November 04, 2020 18:29 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week I'm joined by Kansas City media personality Kevin Kietzman to discuss Kansas State's Big 12 odds following a blowout loss to West Virginia, plus how does he see the Big 12 Conference shaking out down the home stretch of the 2020 college football season.
Big 12 Week 8 Reaction Show: Longhorns Upset Oklahoma State, Sooners Keep Rolling
November 01, 2020 18:58 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this week's reaction show, the Texas Longhorns come back to beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys in overtime, while the Oklahoma Sooners keep getting better, with a win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Meantime, TCU rolls Baylor, Iowa State takes care of Kansas and Kansas State gets blown out by West Virginia.
Big 12 Defenses Deserve Respect in College Football and Week 8 Preview
October 28, 2020 20:19 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week I discuss why the Big 12 defenses deserve more respect in across the college football world, plus our Power Rankings are updated. Also, why the Big 12 Conference runs through the Oklahoma State Cowboys, along with our previews and picks against the spread for Week 8!
Tim Brando, FOX Sports on the Big 12's Misperception
October 27, 2020 18:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week I'm joined by Tim Brando of FOX Sports to discuss the Big 12 football season, why the conference doesn't get enough respect, what's wrong with the college football media and how he would stack up the Big 12 Conference as we approach the halfway point of the season.
Big 12 Week 7 Reaction Show: Oklahoma State Cowboys, Kansas State Wildcats in Control
October 25, 2020 17:22 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIt's time to react to a busy week of Big 12 football following a Week 7 that saw the Oklahoma State Cowboys beat the Iowa State Cyclones, the Kansas State Wildcats rolled the Jayhawks, plus the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns both won, while the Texas Tech Red Raiders finally got in the win column.
A Huge Weekend Ahead in the Big 12 Conference, Plus ESPN-FOX are Clueless on Big 12 Football
October 21, 2020 20:03 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week's Big 12 Power Rankings had more of a shake up than you might expect, plus a huge weekend ahead for the Big 12 Conference with key match ups, most notably the Iowa State Cyclones at Oklahoma State Cowboys. Also, Pooka Williams is done with the Kansas Jayhawks and ESPN and FOX are clueless on the Big 12!
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports and Cover 3 College Football Podcast Breaks Down the Big 12 Conference
October 20, 2020 18:48 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week I get a national perspective on the Big 12 Conference from Chip Patterson of CBS Sports and the Cover 3 College Football Podcast to discuss what is going wrong for the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns, plus of the teams at the top of the conference, Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Iowa State, who does he like the best? That and much more this week in the Big 12!
Big 12 Week 6 Reaction Show: West Virginia Mountaineers Roll Jayhawks, Plus the College Football Media Bias
October 18, 2020 18:23 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this week's show we recap the West Virginia Mountaineers win over the Kansas Jayhawks, plus the college football media's bias is out in full force, and we take an early look at a busy upcoming week in the Big 12 Conference.