Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

Big 12 Football Week 9 Reaction Show: Coaching Mistakes Let Down Mountaineers, Wildcats

November 08, 2020 18:15 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

In 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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

It'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 MB

This 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 MB

This 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 MB

In 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.

Texas Longhorns' Upheaval, COVID-19 Impacts Big 12, Power Rankings and Previews!

October 14, 2020 19:47 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this week's show I discuss the upheaval for the Texas Longhorns football program after the loss to the Oklahoma Sooners, plus the Baylor Bears have a COVID-19 problem, the latest Big 12 Power Rankings see a lot of movement and previews and predictions for this weekend!

Brandon Lowe, The Jock WJYP Charleston: Are the West Virginia Mountaineers for Real?

October 13, 2020 19:09 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week I talk with Brandon Lowe of The Jock Radio, WJYP in Charleston, WV, to discuss whether or not the West Virginia Mountaineers are for real in the Big 12 Conference this fall. Can they pull off some surprise upsets? Is Jarret Doege the answer at quarterback? Plus, just how good is this defense?

Big 12 Week 5 Reaction Show: Red River Shootout, Kansas State and Iowa State Keep Rolling

October 11, 2020 18:29 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this week's reaction show, I dive into the insane four overtime Red River Rivalry shootout between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns. Plus, the Kansas State Wildcats and Iowa State Cyclones are now 3-0 in Big 12 play after wins over the TCU Horned Frogs and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

The Big 12 Keeps Surprising Us, Power Rankings, Plus Previews and Predictions

October 07, 2020 18:48 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

In this week's show, I discuss why the Big 12 continues to surprise us during the 2020 college football season, plus the new Power Rankings are all over the place, and we preview three games this weekend as the Red River Rivalry takes place with the Texas vs. Oklahoma game, while Kansas State travels to TCU and Iowa State hosts Texas Tech.

Interview: Justin Wells, Inside Texas, on Longhorns and Texas vs. Oklahoma

October 06, 2020 18:23 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week I'm joined by Justin Wells, the managing editor of Inside Texas, to discuss how the Texas Longhorns program is handling a slow start in Big 12 play following the TCU loss, plus how hot is Tom Herman's seat in Austin, along with a preview ahead of the game this weekend against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry.

Big 12 Week 4 Reaction Show: Sooners, Longhorns Lose, Iowa State, Kansas State Keep Rolling

October 04, 2020 17:58 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Another wild week for the Big 12 Conference, highlighted by the Iowa State Cyclones upsetting the Oklahoma Sooners and the TCU Horned Frogs taking down the Texas Longhorns. Also, the West Virginia Mountaineers could be the surprise team in the Big 12, while the Kansas State Wildcats are in first place with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. What a college football season thus far!

Big 12 in for Wild Ride, Power Rankings and Week 4 Previews and Predictions

October 01, 2020 16:07 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

It's time for Big 12 fans to buckle up for a wild ride this season! We discuss why, give you the latest Big 12 football power rankings, where the Oklahoma Sooners dropped the most, and Kansas State Wildcats made the biggest jump, plus preview and predict all the Week 4 action!

Interview: Chris Williams, Cyclone Fanatic

September 30, 2020 16:39 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

This week I was joined by Chris Williams of Cyclone Fanatic to chat about the Iowa State Cyclones and their win over the TCU Horned Frogs last week, plus their game this weekend against the Oklahoma Sooners and get his thoughts on how he thinks the Big 12 will play out in 2020.

Big 12 Week 3 Reaction Show: Oklahoma Sooners Upset, Texas Longhorns Stunner and More!

September 27, 2020 17:11 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Here is your Week 3 Big 12 football reaction show as the Oklahoma Sooners were upset by the Kansas State Wildcats, plus the Texas Longhorns stage an improbable comeback against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Meantime, the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Baylor Bears roll to wins, while the Iowa State Cyclones hang on for a victory!

Big 12 Starts Conference Play, Plus Why It's Time to Call the Nebraska Cornhuskers

September 23, 2020 20:07 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this week's show I discuss the Big 12 wrapping up a bad non-conference slate, why the conference should call the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who appear disgruntled in the Big Ten Conference, and previews and predictions for our first full slate of Big 12 Conference action!

The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel on a Tough First Two Weeks in the Big 12

September 22, 2020 20:42 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

I'm joined this week by The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel who discusses a tough first two weeks for the Big 12 Conference, plus whether or not Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State Cowboys should be concerned, how good can Spencer Rattler be with the Oklahoma Sooners, and whether or not we overbought teams like the Iowa State Cyclones and others!

Big 12 Week 2 Reaction Show: Oklahoma State Hangs on vs. Tulsa, Baylor Game Cancelled

September 20, 2020 16:15 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

It's our Week 2 Big 12 football reaction show as the Oklahoma State Cowboys hung on against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane for a win, and the Baylor Bears game against the Houston Cougars was postponed due to COVID-19, plus Big 12 Conference play begins next week!

Bad Big 12 Weekend Means CFB Playoff Troubles? Plus Week 2 Preview!

September 16, 2020 18:42 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week I discuss whether or not the Big 12's bad opening weekend spells trouble for the conference in trying to make the College Football Playoff this season. Plus, are we overrating Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell? And we preview Week 2 in the Big 12 with predictions as well!

Kevin Kietzman on Kansas State's Loss and the Big 12's Bad Weekend

September 15, 2020 17:42 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

This week I'm joined by Kevin Kietzman, of his podcast KK Has Issues, and formerly of Sports Radio 810 in Kansas City, to discuss the Kansas State Wilcats' brutal loss to Arkansas State and what the Week 1 debacle for the Big 12 Conference means for the conference moving forward. Plus, would he welcome Missouri or Nebraska back to the Big 12?

Big 12 Week 1 Reaction Show: Disasters for Iowa State, Kansas State, while Texas, Oklahoma roll

September 13, 2020 16:50 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The Big 12 Conference had a disastrous Week 1 with the Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks all losing to Sun Belt teams. The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns, plus West Virginia Mountaineers, all rolled to victories, while the Texas Tech Red Raiders barely hung on against an FCS opponent. Tune in as we react to a wild Week 1!

Big 12 Football Week 1 Top Storylines Plus Previews and Picks!

September 09, 2020 19:45 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Big 12 football is back! This week I discuss the biggest storylines heading into Week 1 of the season, including Spencer Rattler's debut for the Oklahoma Sooners, Alan Bowman's return for Texas Tech, the West Virginia Mountaineers offense and much more! Plus I give you Big 12 previews, plus picks against the spread as we finally kick off the season!

ESPN Host Matt Schick on Big 12 Media Days, Big 12 Surprises and Previews

September 08, 2020 17:55 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

This week I'm joined by ESPN host and anchor Matt Schick to discuss Big 12 Media Days underway this week on ESPN+/Big 12 Now, plus who he thinks can take down the Oklahoma Sooners this fall, along with which of the Year 2 Big 12 coaches have the most on the line this season.

Ranking Big 12 Quarterbacks, Plus the Week 1 Schedule Kickoff Times Announced!

September 02, 2020 18:37 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this week's show, I rank the Big 12 quarterbacks as a unit heading into the college football season, plus the kickoff times have been announced for the Week 1 games and the Big Ten Conference is now apparently considering getting back to playing football. That and more this week!

Action Network's Collin Wilson Previews the Big 12 Gambling Scene

September 01, 2020 20:44 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week I am joined by Action Network's Collin Wilson to preview the Big 12 football season from a gambling perspective and discuss who is a darkhorse to bet on to win the conference, which team might surprise the conference in covering the spread and much more as the college football season approaches!

Five Bold Big 12 Football Predictions for the 2020 season

August 27, 2020 17:53 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

I start the show with five (overly?) bold Big 12 football predictions for the upcoming college football season. Plus the College Football Playoff announces that it will only host a playoff for the Big 12, ACC and SEC playing this fall, which is the right move. Also, how much are we overlooking the Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Sam Mayes, 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma City, Previews Big 12, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State

August 26, 2020 18:10 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

This week I'm joined by Sam Mayes of 107.7 The Franchise and a former All-American with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. We take a look at the uncertainty of the 2020 college football season, discuss the depth of the Big 12 Conference, and who might have the best chance to upset the Oklahoma Sooners? Also, how can the Texas Longhorns get an identity? That and much more in this show!

The Big 12 Conference Gets it Right Playing Football in 2020

August 20, 2020 16:23 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

The Big 12 Conference has gotten it right joining the SEC and ACC in playing college football this fall, while the Big Ten and Pac-12 will not play. Meantime, we take a look at the new Big 12 football schedule. This week I also play matchmaker in terms of which Big 12 teams fans from the Big Ten and Pac-12 should root for this fall!

Former Texas Tech Quarterback McLane Carter on Kliff Kingsbury, the Red Raiders and More

August 19, 2020 18:22 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

This week I'm joined by former Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback McLane Carter. He discussed his time in Lubbock, playing for Kliff Kingsbury, if he has been surprised by his former coach's success in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and how COVID-19 could impact the college football recruiting world. Plus, Carter explained why playing the Texas Longhorns was the always the game they had circled on the calendar.

The Big 12 Could Have Its Deepest Conference in Years

August 14, 2020 13:55 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week we discuss the depth in the Big 12 Conference and how it could end up being the deepest the conference has been in years as teams like the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and Iowa State Cyclones try to take down the Oklahoma Sooners. Please note, due to a pre-scheduled vacation, I recorded this show before the chaos of this week across the college football world. We will be back at it next week!

Phil Steele Previews the Big 12 Football Season

August 12, 2020 17:19 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week I'm joined by Phil Steele to preview the upcoming Big 12 football season as we talk about whether the Texas Longhorns or Oklahoma State Cowboys can take down the Oklahoma Sooners atop the conference, and which team might surprise as we inch closer towards the college football season.

Big 12 Moves to 10-Game Schedule, Plus Gary Patterson in Hot Water

August 05, 2020 18:14 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

The Big 12 Conference has decided to move to a 10-game schedule for the upcoming college football season, plus TCU Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson finds himself in some hot water. But is it fair? Also, the Pac-12 Conference players have new demands of the universities in order to play this fall.

Pete Fiutak, College Football News Previews the Big 12 Season

August 04, 2020 17:07 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

This week I'm joined by Pete Fiutak of College Football News as we discuss how the college football season is going to look different in 2020, plus we preview the Big 12 season. Who can best challenge the Oklahoma Sooners? Plus, Pete shows some love for the West Virginia Mountaineers and much more!

Dream Big 12 Football Road Trip, Plus Big 12 Media Day Preview

July 30, 2020 19:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

It's time to put together my (hypothetical) dream Big 12 football road trip for the 2020 college football season as we go from Waco, Texas with the Baylor Bears to start the season and end the season in Stillwater, Oklahoma with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, while hitting every Big 12 stadium in between! Plus, we preview the top storylines for Big 12 media days and much more!

Tim Fitzgerald, GoPowerCat: Previewing Kansas State's 2020 Season

July 29, 2020 18:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week I'm joined by Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowerCat, who covers the Kansas State Wildcats, as we preview the upcoming 2020 college football season, plus we discuss how COVID might ultimately impact the Big 12 Conference and what we should all plan for this fall.

One Breakout Player for Each Big 12 Team

July 24, 2020 15:08 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Here is the most likely breakout player for each Big 12 team, plus the COVID-19 concerns continue, and there is also a reason for optimism with college football!

Interview: Colt Barber, SicEm365 Previews Baylor Bears 2020 Season

July 21, 2020 19:17 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week I'm joined by SicEm365's Colt Barber to discuss how Baylor is handling a unique offseason, plus what tweaks new head coach Dave Aranda is making and discuss if the defense can stay as strong as last season, despite missing some key pieces.

Most Important Game for Each Big 12 Team in 2020

July 16, 2020 19:21 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

This week I discuss the most important Big 12 game for each team heading into the 2020 season, plus with the Big Ten and Pac-12 cancelling non-conference games, how should the Big 12 respond? That and much more!

What will a 2020 Big 12 football season look like?

July 15, 2020 19:28 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

This week I talked with our own contributor Derek Duke about what a 2020 Big 12 football season is going to look like and we discuss some alternative options as we get closer to the season getting underway.

Big 12 Players I'll Miss the Most in 2020

July 10, 2020 10:19 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

This week I discuss some of the Big 12 players I'll miss the most heading into the 2020 season, plus non-conference quarterbacks Big 12 fans should be aware of heading into the season (assuming there is a non-conference slate)!

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com on Texas Pressure, Big 12 Depth and More

July 08, 2020 17:20 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

This week I'm joined by Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com to discuss what college football might look like in 2020, if Tom Herman is on the hot seat, how much the Big 12 needs to get a win in the College Football Playoff and which middle-of-the-pack team can surprise this fall!

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