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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Texas Longhorns' Upheaval, COVID-19 Impacts Big 12, Power Rankings and Previews!
October 14, 2020 19:47 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn 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 MBThis 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBThis 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 MBAnother 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 MBIt'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!
Big 12 Week 3 Reaction Show: Oklahoma Sooners Upset, Texas Longhorns Stunner and More!
September 27, 2020 17:11 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBHere 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 MBIn 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 MBI'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 MBIt'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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThe 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 MBBig 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 MBThis 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 MBIn 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 MBThis 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 MBI 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 MBThis 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 MBThe 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThe 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 MBThis 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 MBIt'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 MBThis 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 MBHere 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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!
Ranking the Best Non-Conference Games in the Big 12
July 02, 2020 19:29 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIt's time to rank the best non-conference games in the Big 12 football heading into the 2020 season! Plus, we discuss an underrated storyline heading into the Big 12 season, along with the latest COVID affects in the college football season.
Chip Patterson, Cover 3 College Football Podcast Previews the Big 12 Conference
July 01, 2020 17:31 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week I'm joined by Chip Patterson of the Cover 3 College Football Podcast to preview the Big 12 Conference as we get closer to the 2020 college football season.
The Big 12 Must Promote its Own Depth and Strength
June 25, 2020 17:38 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this week's show, I discuss why every Big 12 football team must continue to promote its own depth and strength as a conference, plus we talk about how coronavirus is continuing to impact college football and the power of the players in 2020.
Cedric Golden, Austin-American Statesman on Top Texas Longhorns Offseason Storylines
June 24, 2020 17:16 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week I'm joined by Cedric Golden of the Austin-American Statesman and the Longhorns Unfiltered Podcast host to discuss the top storylines this offseason for the Texas Longhorns, how much pressure is on head coach Tom Herman and much more!
Mike Gundy's Apology and the Oklahoma State Cowboys' drama
June 17, 2020 19:32 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week we highlight the drama surrounding Mike Gundy, Chuba Hubbard and the Oklahoma State Cowboys drama, plus we discuss why we might have some insight into what parts of the college football and college basketball season might look like.
Athlon Sports' Braden Gall Previews the Big 12 Football Season
June 16, 2020 21:09 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week I'm joined by Braden Gall of the Athlon Sports Cover 2 Podcast to preview the 2020 Big 12 Football season. Who is most likely to upset the Sooners? Which team can make a big jump from 2019? Who is most likely to disappoint? All that and much more gets discussed!
One Word for Each Big 12 Team to Win the Conference
June 12, 2020 18:28 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week we discuss one word that will define how each Big 12 team can win the conference, plus we discuss Oklahoma State's NCAA Tournament ban and Heisman odds that feature four Big 12 players!
The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel on Sooners QB Battle, Mike Gundy's Longevity and the State of the Big 12
June 10, 2020 18:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIt's always great to chat with The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel on Lincoln Riley's outspokenness, OU's QB battle, Mike Gundy's Longevity, and where the rest of the Big 12 teams stand heading into the 2020 season.
The Big 12's Big Payday, Plus Big 12 Players Test Positive for COVID
June 04, 2020 17:05 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBDespite the college athletics season getting cut short by COVID-19, the Big 12 Conference still has a very nice payday, meantime some Big 12 players test positive and the gap between the Power Five and the rest of college football continues to grow due to the pandemic.
West Virginia Mountaineers Athletics Director Shane Lyons
June 03, 2020 18:36 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThis week I'm joined by West Virginia Athletics Director Shane Lyons to discuss returning players to campus safely, what a 2020 season might look like in college football and for the Mountaineers, how WVU has transitioned to the Big 12 the last several years, plus Neal Brown getting ready for Year 2!
The Big 12 Sets a Return Date and Lincoln Riley Speaks Out
May 29, 2020 19:11 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Big 12 Conference has set a return date for football and basketball players, plus Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley continues to be very vocal about safety precautions with coronavirus.
The Solid Verbal: Dan Rubenstein on the Big 12's Top Storylines
May 28, 2020 17:15 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Dan Rubenstein of The Solid Verbal podcast to talk about the uncertainty around college football, plus the top storylines to watch for in the Big 12 Conference!
Big 12 President Catches Heat for COVID Comments
May 21, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBA Big 12 Conference President catches heat for comments he made on COVID-19 and how to safely re-open his university, plus there was a lot of Big 12 recruiting news this past week that we dive into with HCS recruiting guru Derek Duke.
Wide Right Natty Lite's Levi Stevenson on Iowa State's 2020 Expectations
May 20, 2020 17:49 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week I talked with Levi Stevenson of Wide Right Natty Lite to discuss Iowa State having a bounceback season in 2020, what Matt Campbell needs to do differently, why he's in Ames for the longhaul and how how Steve Prohm's seat is on the basketball side.
California Throws Curveball into College Football's Return
May 15, 2020 17:10 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBCollege football is still looking likely for the fall, but with different states taking different approaches, how much that throw a wrench into plans for college football this fall? Also, which two Big 12 teams are on the short list to try and win a National Championship in 2020?
Former KU Football Player and Filmmaker Micah Brown
May 14, 2020 19:22 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week I was joined by former Kansas Jayhawks football player Micah Brown who talked about his playing career, playing under Coach Mangino and how his filmmaking career has unfolded, which includes one of ESPN's 30 for 30.