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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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.
Seven Options for the Big 12/College Football Season
May 07, 2020 19:48 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBHere are the seven options being discussed for the 2020 college football season as the sport tries to figure out how to play with the coronavirus lingering over the sports world.
Jarret Johnson, Inside the Red Raiders on Texas Tech's Great Recruiting Run and QB Battle
May 06, 2020 19:37 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThis week I talk with Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders to discuss a great month of recruiting by Matt Wells and the Texas Tech staff, plus is a quarterback battle brewing in Lubbock?
NFL Draft Winners and Losers from the Big 12 Conference
May 01, 2020 19:16 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIt's time to look back on winners and losers from the NFL Draft as it relates to Big 12 players and teams. Biggest steal? Bust? That and much more!
Gabe Ikard, Sirius XM's Big 12 Channel and ESPNU Radio
April 30, 2020 18:05 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week I'm joined by Gabe Ikard of ESPNU radio and SiriusXM's Big 12 Channel as we talk about what's next for the Oklahoma Sooners at quarterback, options for the 2020 college football season and much more!
Big 12 Football Win Totals Released, Plus the NFL Draft is Here
April 23, 2020 21:58 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBig 12 football win totals were released and we take an early look at those numbers for the 2020 college football season, plus the NFL Draft is this week and how will the Big 12 do compared to their other Power 5 foes?
Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman on Oklahoma State Expectations, Gundy Comments and More
April 22, 2020 19:46 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week I'm joined by Jenni Carlson of The Oklahoman to discuss how college football looks different during the coronavirus in Oklahoma, plus Mike Gundy's recent coronavirus comments get him in hot water and how the projections of the 2020 team compare to the 2011 program, plus some other Big 12 topics!
What is the Ideal 12-Team Big 12 Conference?
April 17, 2020 15:42 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn what should be a debated segment, I give you my dream 12-team Big 12 Conference, plus we discuss how college football is handling the coronavirus and what the options might be for the 2020 season, and also why did Mike Gundy apologize? That and more this week!
Jeremy Clark, HornedFrogBlitz: TCU's Top Offseason Storylines
April 16, 2020 16:16 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBI'm joined by Jeremy Clark of HornedFrogBlitz to discuss how Gary Patterson can get things turned around in 2020 and what the (very) limited spring practice means for the Horned Frogs as we hopefully get close towards actually playing college football this fall.
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby Questions if College Football Season Will Happen
April 10, 2020 17:12 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBBig 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby commented this week to ESPN that the college football season may have to be modified. I discuss that, plus which Big 12 coach has the most pressure in 2020 and why the coronavirus may help save his job. Also, Mike Gundy's coronavirus comments cause controversy.
Tim Fitzgerald, GoPowercat, on Kansas State's 2020 Expectations
April 09, 2020 15:05 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week I'm joined by Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat to discuss how the coronavirus shut down could affect Kansas State football, the new hire on defense and if expectations for 2020 might be too high.
Kirk Herbstreit Gets Called Out by Big 12 Athletic Director, Plus NCAA's Right Decision
April 03, 2020 18:55 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this week's show, the Big 12 is making changes to its policy amid the coronavirus, plus ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit gets called out by a Big 12 athletic director, and the NCAA makes the right call for spring athletes.
Justin Wells, Inside Texas, on Texas Longhorns' Offseason Storylines
April 01, 2020 21:58 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBI'm joined this week by Justin Wells of Inside Texas to discuss the top storylines for the Texas Longhorns during a strange offseason affected by coronavirus. How will Texas handle this with two new coordinators? What are the biggest concerns? That and much more!
What Big 12 Teams will be Most Affected Without Spring Practice?
March 27, 2020 18:06 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWith no spring practice for college football teams, who in the Big 12 will be the most and the least affected? We discuss that and more this week!
David Smoak, SicEm365 on Matt Rhule, Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears
March 26, 2020 10:28 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week I'm joined by David Smoak, now with SicEm365, to discuss Matt Rhule leaving Baylor, Dave Aranda coming in, plus how far could the Baylor Bears have gone in the NCAA Tournament?
Did the NCAA Tournament make the right decision?
March 20, 2020 20:02 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDid the NCAA Tournament make the right call in not releasing a 2020 bracket? That and much more as we recap the Big 12 basketball season and wonder what's next in the world of Big 12 sports!
West Virginia Mountaineers Head Football Coach Neal Brown
March 19, 2020 16:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week I was joined by West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown to discuss spring practice (before the spring sports season was cancelled by coronavirus), what his thoughts are looking back on the 2019 season and what he's excited about in 2020!
Big 12 Tournament Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020 18:54 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Big 12 Tournament, along with the rest of college basketball, has cancelled its major tournament and the NCAA Tournament is likely not far behind. Here is our emergency podcast as Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins break it all down from Kansas City.
2020 Big 12 Tournament Preview, Plus Coronavirus Overreaction?
March 11, 2020 18:07 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this week's podcast we preview the Big 12 Tournament and discuss the top storylines heading into this week's conference tournament in Kansas City. Also, is the coronavirus going to shut down conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament? We discuss that and more!
Former Kansas Jayhawks Star Wayne Simien Interview
March 10, 2020 18:12 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBI'm joined by former Kansas Jayhawks star Wayne Simien to discuss why he's in Kansas City this week for the Big 12 Tournament, discuss his favorite memories from the event and what it was like playing for Roy Williams and Bill Self.
One Burning Question for Each Big 12 Team Heading Into Spring Football
March 05, 2020 19:29 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBHere is one burning question for each Big 12 team heading into spring football, plus we dive into the final week of the Big 12 basketball regular season and re-rank the 2017 Big 12 recruiting classes!
Mike Plank, Rock Chalk Talk on KU's March Madness Chances, Plus Spring Football
March 04, 2020 19:57 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Mike Plank of Rock Chalk Talk to discuss the Kansas Jayhawks' chance of making a deep run in March Madness, plus we discuss some Les Miles and spring football!
Grouping the Big 12 Quarterbacks, Plus Two Weeks Left of Big 12 Basketball
February 27, 2020 19:28 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we dive into the different categories that Big 12 quarterbacks are separated into at this point in the offseason, plus with two weeks left until the Big 12 basketball regular season ends, where do things stand? Will Shaka Smart be able to hang on to his job?
The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel on Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys
February 26, 2020 22:03 - 15 minutes - 14 MBI'm joined this week by The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel to discuss the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball teams and dive into offseason football and expectations for both programs.
College Football Transfer Rules, Plus ESPN's Preseason FPI Rankings Released
February 20, 2020 19:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIs it time for college football and college basketball to change the transfer rules? Also, ESPN released it's preseason FPI rankings. We also get into another busy week of Big 12 basketball to discuss this weekend's huge match up between the Baylor Bears and Kansas Jayhawks.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Head Coach Matt Wells Interview
February 19, 2020 18:39 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBI'm joined this week by Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Matt Wells to look back on the 2019 season, talk about his new coaching hires, the 2020 recruiting class and whether or not he will have a quarterback battle this spring and summer.
Big 12 Leaders Debate Paying Players, Plus Big 12 Hoops Heats Up
February 13, 2020 18:27 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week's show focuses on Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby going to Washington D.C. to discuss paying college athletes, plus Big 12 basketball heats up as we approach March. Who should we be buying stock in? Who is getting overlooked? That and more!
Greg Peterson, VSIN The Sports Betting Network on Big 12 Basketball
February 12, 2020 20:20 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week's interview is with Greg Peterson of VSIN, the Sports Betting Network, as we discuss Big 12 team's chances as we inch closer towards March Madness and the NCAA Tournament.
2020 Big 12 Football Recruiting Winners and Losers
February 06, 2020 16:16 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe 2020 college football recruiting cycle is in the books! How did the Big 12 teams hold up? We discuss the winners and losers, plus another busy week of Big 12 basketball and the Super Bowl featured plenty of Big 12 stars!
Jeremy Clark, HornedFrogBlitz on TCU's changes heading into 2020 and more!
February 05, 2020 18:50 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week I'm joined by Jeremy Clark, publisher of HornedFrogsBlitz.com, your 247Sports home for everything TCU Horned Frogs. Jeremy and I discussed how TCU's 2020 recruiting class looks, new changes to the staff, if Max Duggan is a program-changing quarterback and we talk some hoops!
Big 12-SEC Challenge, ESPN+/Big 12 Issues, Plus Recruiting Update
January 30, 2020 18:24 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this week's show we discuss the Big 12-SEC Challenge, a new streaming service for the Pac-12 and what that means for the Big 12 and fans' issues with ESPN+, along with a college football recruiting update and final thoughts on Kobe Bryant's passing.
Bleacher Report's David Kenyon on Big 12 Basketball and Football
January 28, 2020 19:23 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week I'm joined by Bleacher Report national college football and basketball writer David Kenyon to look at where the Big 12 Conference basketball season is stacking up compared to other conferences, plus we dive into some offseason football talk including who should be the early favorites to challenge the Oklahoma Sooners.
Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats Brawl, Embarrassing College Basketball
January 22, 2020 20:42 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn Tuesday night, the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats brawled in Lawrence, embarrassing college basketball. Who should get the stiffest penalty? That and much more this week on the show!
Former Oklahoma State Kicker Luke Phillips on Les Miles, the Cowboys and more!
January 21, 2020 20:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThis week I was joined by former Oklahoma State kicker Luke Phillips who played for Les Miles and talked about OSU's growth as a program, plus his thoughts on Miles turning around the Jayhawks, along with Chuba Hubbard coming back to Stillwater! That and much more!
Chuba Hubbard's 2020 Big 12 Impact, Big 12 Basketball Heats Up, Plus More!
January 15, 2020 19:25 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBWith Chuba Hubbard returning to the Oklahoma State Cowboys in 2020, what impact will that have on the Big 12 standings? Plus, as the Big 12 Basketball season heats up, who is the team to beat? And is Baylor really looking at Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente?
Interview: Ashley Hodge, SicEm 365 on Matt Rhule Leaving and Baylor Basketball
January 14, 2020 18:26 - 18 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week I was joined by Ashley Hodge of SicEm365 to discuss Matt Rhule leaving the Baylor Bears for the NFL, plus the Baylor basketball team looks like the cream of the crop in the Big 12 as we discuss the conference hoops scene as well.
Matt Rhule Leaves Baylor: What is the affect on the Big 12?
January 08, 2020 19:20 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MBMatt Rhule is leaving the Baylor Bears for the Carolina Panthers. What will the affect be on the entire Big 12 Conference? Plus we discuss the first week of conference play on the Big 12 hoops scene, along with Sam Ehlinger returning to Texas and much more!
Interview: Tim Fitzgerald, GoPowerCat
January 07, 2020 20:08 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBI'm joined this week by Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowerCat to discuss Kansas State's first football season under head coach Chris Klieman, plus what Matt Rhule leaving Baylor means for the Big 12 and some concern on the K-State basketball front!
The Big 12 Lays an Egg in the College Football Bowl Season
January 03, 2020 17:54 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBThe Big 12 Conference capped off a wildly disappointing bowl season, going 1-5, with their only win the Texas Longhorns over the Utah Utes in the Alamo Bowl. What does it mean for the conference and where do things go from here?
Big 12 College Basketball 2019-20 Preview
January 02, 2020 17:36 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBIt's time to preview the 2019-20 Big 12 basketball season with conference play starting this week. Pete Mundo is joined by Matthew Postins to discuss the top stories heading into the conference slate. Which teams can compete for a conference title? Who will struggle? That and much more!