Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast
870 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 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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Episodes
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!
Big 12 Bowl Games: Previews and Predictions
December 25, 2019 16:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MBIt's time to preview and predict the 2019-20 Big 12 Bowl Games including the College Football Playoff match up between Oklahoma and LSU, then it's Baylor vs. Georgia, Texas vs. Utah, Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M, Iowa State vs. Notre Dame and Kansas State vs. Navy!
Interview: Phil Steele Recaps the Big 12 Football Regular Season
December 24, 2019 17:26 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBI'm joined this week by ESPN's Phil Steele of the legendary Phil Steele College Football Preview magazine to discuss the 2019 Big 12 season, which teams exceeded expectations, who didn't and take a brief look ahead to the bowl games!
Highs and Lows for Big 12 Teams in Offseason Mode
December 18, 2019 20:17 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBIn this week's show we discuss the highs and the lows for the Big 12 teams whose seasons have come to an end, which includes the TCU Horned Frogs, West Virginia Mountaineers, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Kansas Jayhawks. Plus, which Big 12 star is making a major mistake? That and more in this week's show!
Interview: Braden Gall, Athlon Sports on the Big 12 vs. SEC debate
December 17, 2019 17:05 - 20 minutes - 38 MBI'm joined this week by Braden Gall of Athlon Sports and ESPN Radio as we discuss upcoming Big 12 bowl games, plus get into the Big 12 vs. SEC debate and much more heading into bowl season!
The Big 12 Conference Goes Bowling: Ranking the Bowl Games for 2019-20
December 11, 2019 20:51 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe bowl games have been selected for the Big 12 Conference this year. Who got the best draw? Who didn't? We rank the bowl games from worst to first, plus much more this week!
Interview: Adam Rittenberg, Senior College Football Writer at ESPN
December 10, 2019 17:05 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBI'm joined this week by Adam Rittenberg, a senior college football writer at ESPN, to discuss the College Football Playoff, selection, the Big 12 Conference playing some great defense, OU's CFB Playoff chances and much more!
The Oklahoma Sooners Make the College Football Playoff, Plus Big 12 Championship Game Recap
December 08, 2019 20:24 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIt's time to recap a thrilling Big 12 Championship Game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Baylor Bears, plus discuss the College Football Playoff selections with Oklahoma taking on the LSU Tigers later this month.
Big 12 Championship Game Show: Preview and Prediction
December 04, 2019 21:49 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIt's time to preview and predict the Big 12 Championship Game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Baylor Bears. Plus, what do I believe the College Football Playoff committee is thinking?! That and more!
Interview: Ryan Lewis, The Football Brainiacs Previewing Big 12 Championship Game
December 03, 2019 18:06 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIt's time to preview the Big 12 Championship Game with Ryan Lewis of The Football Brainiacs to take a look at Oklahoma vs. Baylor from a Sooners' perspective!
Interview: Colt Barber, SicEm 365 Previewing Big 12 Championship Game
December 03, 2019 17:58 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's time to preview the Big 12 Championship Game with Colt Barber of SicEm365 to take a look at Oklahoma vs. Baylor from a Bears' perspective!
Big 12 Football Week 14 Reaction Show: Oklahoma, Baylor Roll, Iowa State, TCU Upset
December 01, 2019 21:55 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIn the final weekend of the Big 12 regular season, there were upsets by Kansas State and West Virginia, while the Oklahoma Sooners and Baylor Bears dominate on their collision course to the Big 12 title game, and Texas comes back to beat Texas Tech. Join me to recap the final weekend of the regular season!