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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10/9: Brock Purdy Mania, Big 12 Hierarchy and More!
October 10, 2018 02:32 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBPete Mundo is joined by Trent Condon of Sports Talk 1700 in Des Moines to discuss the Iowa State Cyclones and the enthusiasm around true freshman quarterback Brock Purdy, plus we get into the entire Big 12 and how the conference can best make the College Football Playoff, if the conference is as deep as we thought and much more!
10/7: Week 6 Big 12 Recap, Texas is Back, Purdy Performance and more!
October 07, 2018 18:52 - 25 minutes - 35 MBIt's time to recap Week 6 in the Big 12 Conference as the Texas Longhorns beat the Oklahoma Sooners, Brock Purdy saves the Iowa State Cyclones, while the struggles continue for Kansas State, the West Virginia Mountaineers have some problems and much more!
10/3: Is the Big 12 as deep as we thought? Plus a Week 6 Preview!
October 04, 2018 02:25 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's podcast, I talk about who can really beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Conference. Also, there are some concerns for Oklahoma State, with Mike Gundy getting pranked, while Bill Snyder stays stubborn at Kansas State. Plus, we preview Week 6 in the Big 12 including Texas vs. Oklahoma!
10/2: Iowa State Cyclones QB Zeb Noland
October 03, 2018 01:01 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBI spoke with Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Zeb Noland about how he's handled being thrust into the starting role in place of Kyle Kempt, what went wrong against TCU, how he can begin to turn around the offense moving forward, and we preview this weekend's game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Stillwater.
Big 12 Football Week 5 Recap: WVU Surives, OU Rolls, Iowa State Concerns and more!
September 30, 2018 17:14 - 25 minutes - 10.1 MBI recap Week 5 in the Big 12 Conference with the top storylines following another busy weekend including the Oklahoma Sooners rolling the Baylor Bears, West Virginia hangs on against Texas Tech, K-State has its issues, Texas looks better, and much more from around the conference!
9/26: Who can beat Oklahoma? K-State woes, plus Week 5 previews!
September 27, 2018 00:17 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this week's podcast, I discuss why the gap between the Oklahoma Sooners and the rest of the Big 12 Conference might not be as big of a gap as we originally thought. Plus, Kansas State is a mess, while the Texas Longhorns are trending up. Is Texas Tech for real? And we preview the biggest games in the Big 12 for Week 5 in the college football season!
9/25: Top Storylines in Week 5 of the Big 12 Conference
September 26, 2018 02:13 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBPete Mundo and Derek Duke discuss the top storylines in Week 5 of the Big 12 Conference across the college football landscape. What's wrong with the Kansas State Wildcats? How impressive have the Texas Longhorns been? Also, is there cause for concern with the Oklahoma Sooners? That and much more!
Big 12 Football Week 4 Recap: K-State disaster, Tech improves and more!
September 23, 2018 15:37 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn our Week 4 Big 12 football recap, I get into everything that happened Saturday in the Big 12 and touch on every game from Kansas State's disaster to Texas Tech's shocking win over Oklahoma State and the Longhorns are ... back? Maybe?
9/19: Big 12 Saves Itself (For Now), Plus Week 4 Previews
September 20, 2018 00:32 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this week's podcast, I discuss why Week 3 turned into a good one for the Big 12 Conference, plus we are joined by Brandon Lowe of Fox Sports Charleston to talk about the West Virginia Mountaineers, plus more previews for Week 4 including Texas vs. TCU and Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech.
9/18: Former Oklahoma State QB Zac Robinson
September 19, 2018 01:26 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBPete Mundo was joined by former Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson to discuss how Taylor Cornelius is handling the starting job with the Cowboys, why Mike Gundy is such a quarterback whisperer and which Big 12 team has the best chance to stop the Oklahoma Sooners.
9/16: Big 12 puts on solid Week 3 performance
September 16, 2018 19:57 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Big 12 Conference had a solid Week 3 with Oklahoma winning a tough road game over Iowa State, who held its own, big wins for Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, Kansas shocks Rutgers, along with the Texas Longhorns having a good weekend.
9/13: Texas, Kansas State Big Disappointments, Previewing Week 3 and More
September 13, 2018 21:16 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this week's podcast we touch on the biggest storylines from Week 2 of the Big 12 season, why Texas and K-State have been the biggest disappointments thus far, along with looking ahead to Week 3!
9/12: Former Kansas Jayhawks QB Montell Cozart
September 12, 2018 19:13 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt was fun to get the perspective of former Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Montell Cozart, who just saw his former teammates snap their 46-game losing streak last Sunday. I talked to him about his time at KU, any regrets he might have, why he still believes in David Beaty and how his career is currently going in the CFL.
9/9: Big 12 Football Week 2 Reaction: Oklahoma Surges, K-State flounders and more!
September 10, 2018 00:38 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBWeek 2 in the Big 12 Conference saw Oklahoma's continued domination, KU picking up a road win, Kansas State's struggles remain and Texas remains an enigma. That and more in the recap podcast!
9/6: Big 12 Week 1 Mess, Hot Seats, Week 2 Previews
September 06, 2018 22:32 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBPete looks back on a bad Week 1 for the Big 12 Conference, plus what coaches are on the hot seat and how the programs should handle the respective situations, along with a look ahead to Week 2 with Oklahoma vs. UCLA, Kansas State vs. Mississippi State, TCU vs. SMU and more!
9/5: Jarret Johnson, Inside the Red Raiders
September 05, 2018 17:14 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBJarret Johnson from Inside the Red Raiders joins Pete Mundo to discuss Texas Tech's tough loss to Ole Miss, what it means for Kliff Kingsbury and how the Red Raiders can bounce back moving forward.
9/2: Recapping a horrible Week 1 for the Big 12 Conference
September 03, 2018 01:41 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIt was generally a really bad weekend for the Big 12 Conference. I run down the ugliness of the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Kansas Jayhawks. We do touch on some of the good with the Sooners, Mountaineers and TCU Horned Frogs. Enjoy!
8/30: Week 1 in college football is here! Big 12 predictions, plus upsets to watch
August 30, 2018 20:36 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWeek 1 of the Big 12 football season is here! I discuss the top storylines to keep an eye on, quarterback situations across the conference, plus who in the Big 12 is on upset alert!
8/29: Big 12 College Football top storylines with Bill Bender of Sporting News
August 29, 2018 15:24 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBPete Mundo is joined by Bill Bender of Sporting News to discuss the Big 12 Conference's 2018 season. Who can or will challenge Oklahoma? Will the Big 12 have a College Football Playoff representative? And much more in our conversation!
8/23: What did the AP Poll get right/wrong, plus five Bold Big 12 football predictions
August 24, 2018 12:53 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this week's podcast I touch on the preseason AP Poll and where the pollsters got it right and where they got it wrong for the Big 12 Conference and the rest of college football. Also, I give you five bold Big 12 predictions heading into the 2018 season!
Interview: Washington State head coach Mike Leach
August 22, 2018 14:39 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat a fantastic conversation with Washington State head coach, and former Texas Tech head coach, Mike Leach. We touch on his career success, how and why he's still fighting Texas Tech and some advice for Kliff Kingsbury.
8/15: Are the Texas Longhorns back, Bill Snyder Extension, and Tailgate News!
August 16, 2018 17:28 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this week's podcast, Pete discusses the weird happenings between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes in the Urban Meyer case, plus are the Longhorns "back" this season? What does that mean for the Big 12? He also discusses Bill Snyder's extension, along with the exciting Heartland College Sports tailgate news! He also ranks the Big 12 wide receiver groups!
8/15: Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman on Sooners, Cowboys and Big 12
August 15, 2018 17:22 - 13 minutes - 19 MBPete is joined by Berry Tramel of The Oklahoman. They discuss the biggest issues surrounding Kyler Murray and the Oklahoma Sooners, Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, plus the entire Big 12 Conference and its stability moving forward.
Podcast: Urban Meyer's Potential Big 12 Affect
August 09, 2018 22:30 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week's podcast, I discuss how Urban Meyer's sticky situation with the Ohio State Buckeyes could affect the Big 12 Conference. Also, as we get ready for the college football season, here's why two Big 12 teams find themselves in similar and unusual predicaments.
8/8: Mixed Messages for Oklahoma Sooners, Plus Ranking Big 12 Running Backs
August 08, 2018 18:49 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this week's podcast, Pete describes why the Sooners need to get on the same page with Kyler Murray and baseball agent Scott Boras as to what his future is at OU. Also, we go ahead and rank the Big 12 running backs by team.
8/2: College Football Recruiting Madness, Jayhawks questions and Baker Mayfield's docu-series
August 02, 2018 22:37 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this week's podcast, Pete Mundo discusses a wild recruiting story involving the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies that set Heartland College Sports on fire. Plus, we discuss the Kansas Jayhawks with Mike Plank of Rock Chalk Talk and address Baker Mayfield's docu-series.
8/1: Gary Patterson conversation, plus Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs O' War
August 01, 2018 19:30 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBPete Mundo talks with Melissa Triebwasser from Frogs O' War about the TCU Horned Frogs upcoming season, whether or not the team is in rebuilding mode and what the expectations are for the upcoming season. Pete also shares audio from Big 12 media days where he spoke with TCU head coach Gary Patterson.
7/26: How the SEC is manipulating college football, plus CFB Playoff expansion
July 26, 2018 19:03 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week's podcast covers West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen's comments about the SEC and why he's spot on that the conference is not pulling its own weight. Plus, why has there been so much chatter recently about expanding the College Football Playoff?
7/25: How does College Football even playing field for College Football Playoff?
July 25, 2018 18:14 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBPete Mundo and Matthew Postins talk about how the SEC has not been called out enough for schedule manipulating in college football. Also, should the College Football Playoff expand? Lastly, which coaches were the most open and honest at Big 12 Media Days? All that and more discussed!
7-18: Big 12 Media Days + Fox Sports' Joel Klatt joins the show
July 19, 2018 17:59 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBPete Mundo recaps Big 12 media days with the top storylines from around the conference and what to look forward to in the upcoming season. Plus, he is joined for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt.
7/18: Fox Sports' Jen Hale Talks Big 12 Media Days
July 18, 2018 18:22 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBPete Mundo talks with Fox Sports anchor and sideline reporter Jen Hale about the best storylines from Big 12 media days, which coach she was most impressed by, and who some sleeper teams and players are heading into the 2018 college football season. Plus, we discuss with her the best parts of working college football games compared to the NFL and NBA.
7/12: Big 12 Media Days Preview, Paul Finebaum Drama and Vegas odds
July 12, 2018 22:35 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this week's podcast, I talk about the storylines I'm most looking forward to at Big 12 Media Days. Plus, Paul Finebaum is in the news for reasons I can't understand. Also, the new Las Vegas odds for the Big 12 continue to favor the Oklahoma Sooners, but even more heavily than before.
7/11: Big 12 Media Days' Top Storylines Primer
July 11, 2018 23:36 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBPete Mundo and Derek Duke discuss the top storylines heading into Big 12 media days and what we are both looking forward to most in Frisco, Texas next week!
7/5: Lincoln Riley comments on Georgia Bulldogs, plus Kansas ineptitude and more!
July 06, 2018 02:26 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this week's podcast, Pete talks about Lincoln Riley's comments about the Georgia Bulldogs' defense and what it means for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Big 12 Conference. Plus, he discusses how much trouble David Beaty is in and whether or not the Kansas Jayhawks can ever turn things around. Also, the latest odds for the Big 12 are out and Pete addresses where Vegas is right and where Vegas is wrong.
7/4: Ryan Lewis, The Football Brainiacs on Sooners' expectations
July 04, 2018 16:57 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBRyan Lewis of The Football Brainiacs joins Pete Mundo to discuss the expectations for the Oklahoma Sooners this fall and how, or if, Kyler Murray can replace Baker Mayfield. Also, what should the Sooners do on the defensive side of the ball and is Mike Stoops the guy to turn around the entire unit?
6/28: Media Respect, Texas Tech's Issues, Colt Barber of SicEm365
June 29, 2018 00:57 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this week's show, I discuss some an interesting example of how the Big 12 Conference is getting more respect, also there is an interesting parallel between Texas Tech and West Virginia, and we talk with Colt Barber of SicEm365.com. Lastly, we look at some interesting betting odds for the Big 12.
6/27: J.P. Scott, Athlon Sports on Big 12, Nebraska's Regrets and Conference Expansion Ideas
June 27, 2018 18:56 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBA great conversation as Pete Mundo is joined by J.P. Scott of Athlon Sports to discuss the Big 12 standing amongst the Power 5 conferences, plus whether or not Nebraska regrets leaving the Big 12 Conference and what the (down the road) future is of conference realignment.
6/21: Mike Gundy's Mistakes, Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowerCat, Sports Betting
June 21, 2018 20:41 - 30 minutes - 42 MBPete Mundo talks about Mike Gundy's mistakes on the recruiting trail for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, plus the latest on the sports gambling front. Also, we talk Kansas State Wildcats Football with Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowerCat. And why it's important the Big 12 Conference keeps the Championship Game.
6/20: Former Oklahoma Sooners Safety Nic Harris
June 20, 2018 18:47 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBFormer Oklahoma Sooners safety Nic Harris joined Pete Mundo to talk about his relationship with Bob Stoops, why he has so much confidence in Lincoln Riley, how he sees himself in Baker Mayfield and his budding acting career!
6/14: The Big 12 did something the SEC, Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC did not
June 14, 2018 20:34 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this week's podcast, Pete discusses how the Big 12 has accomplished something the rest of the Power 5 conferences did not, and why that's important. Plus, why Texas is getting lots of Las Vegas gambling love. Also, we talk College World Series with Cam Brock. Lastly, how important is this season for Iowa State to keep its momentum from 2017?
6/13 Interview: Sam Mayes, The Franchise (OKC/Tulsa) Talk Show Host
June 13, 2018 16:01 - 16 minutes - 22 MBPete Mundo talks with Oklahoma City and Tulsa radio host Sam Mayes, who is on The Franchise every afternoon from 3:00-6:00 CT, about his time playing football at Oklahoma State and how he's built his media career. They also discuss the state of the Big 12 Conference, how it can improve its play on the field and much more!
6/7: Big 12 Rising the Ranks, Kyler Murray's Decision and Upset Alerts!
June 07, 2018 18:37 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this week's podcast, I discuss how and why the Big 12 Conference is rising in the Power 5 rankings. Also, with Kyler Murray being drafted by the Oakland A's, what should the Oklahoma Sooners quarterback do? Then, there's Big 12 teams that must be on upset alert as we get closer to kicking off the college football season.
6/6/18: Former Kansas Jayhawks RB Jake Sharp
June 06, 2018 16:18 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBFormer Kansas Jayhawks running back Jake Sharp joined us to discuss Sharp Performance, an upcoming event for Kansas high school athletes, plus his thoughts on KU football and what the future of the program entails.
5/31: Big 12 Spring Meetings, Latest Vegas Odds and Competitor News
June 01, 2018 00:52 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this week's podcast, Pete discusses the hot topics heading into the Big 12's Spring Meetings and why the conference is in a good place compared to the SEC, Big Ten and others. Plus, the latest Big 12 odds are out, where did Vegas go wrong? And he addresses the latest competitor folding up shop.
5/30: Former TCU Horned Frogs RB B.J. Catalon
May 30, 2018 19:41 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBPete Mundo is joined by former TCU Horned Frogs running back B.J. Catalon about his time in Fort Worth, how his head injuries affected his decision to leave early for the NFL Draft and what the future has in store for him!
5/25: Big 12 Hot Seats, Stale Programs and Transfer Targets
May 25, 2018 23:36 - 26 minutes - 37 MBAs teams continue to prepare for the 2018 season, which coaches need to win to keep their jobs. Plus, who are some transfer players that Big 12 teams should look into, and who is one player that needs to overachieve for each Big 12 team to succeed this fall.
5/23: Former Baylor Bears RB Terrance Ganaway
May 24, 2018 17:44 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBPete Mundo speaks with former Baylor Bears running back Terrance Ganaway about his time in Waco, his relationship with head coach Art Briles, along with his post-football career in the medical devices industry and why he doesn't miss much that football has to offer.
5/17: Big 12 AD Salaries, Plus Sports Gambling and College Football
May 18, 2018 01:37 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this week's podcast I rank the Big 12 coaches and how they would transition for the NFL, why Big 12 athletic director salaries are rising, and what the new sports gambling laws by the Supreme Court means for college football.
5/16: Big 12/College Football and New Sports Gambling Laws
May 17, 2018 00:33 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBPete Mundo and Matthew Postins discuss how the Supreme Court's decision on sports gambling could affect the Big 12 and the rest of the college football landscape. Also, we talk about which Big 12 coach would make the best NFL coach and how much pressure is on the Oklahoma Sooners and West Virginia Mountaineers this coming season?
5/10: The Big 12 Blows Past the Pac-12, Plus Over/Unders
May 11, 2018 16:22 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this week's podcast I discuss why the Big 12 has passed the Pac-12 in terms of college football hierarchy. The recent revenue and distribution numbers are a good sign for the conference. Plus, the over unders were released for the Big 12 football teams. I give you my quick reactions and takes on each team.