Sweet 16 Breakdown: Big 12 Final Four Chances, Big Ten Dominance, NIL Impact & Referee Controversy

First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball · Mar 23, 2026 · 1m

The Sweet 16 is set, and the Big 12 still has three teams dancing. In this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby breaks down which Big 12 team has the best path to the Final Four, why the Big Ten may be the real winner of March Madness, and how NIL and the transfer portal are changing the NCAA Tournament forever. We also dive into the growing debate around officiating, TV money, and whether big teams get favorable calls, plus a full look at the remaining matchups including Houston, Iowa State, Arizona, Purdue, Michigan, Tennessee, Arkansas, and more.