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First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball
Your daily podcast for Big 12 Football, Big 12 Basketball, and all other Big 12 Sports. First and 16 delivers sharp analysis, insider rumors, and in-depth breakdowns for all 16 Big 12 teams — from Texas Tech and BYU to Kansas State and UCF. Whether it's Big 12 football Saturdays or March Madness runs, we cover every story, every angle, every time.Stay updated with Big 12 news, game previews and recaps, transfer portal moves, coaching updates, and more. Fast-paced and info-packed, First and 12…
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First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballTCU Football is a REALLY Bad Good Team: What Happened Against UNC
TCU just suffered a brutal 15-10 loss to North Carolina, but was TCU actually as bad as the final score suggests? In this quick episode of First and 16, Adam…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football Realignment 2026: All 22 Conference Changes Explained
College football conference realignment has completely changed the map AGAIN. The Pac-12 is officially back, the Mountain West has been rebuilt, North Dakota…
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Predicting ALL 192 Big 12 Games: Upsets, Darkhorses, and Predictions
The College Football season is just days away from kicking off and I've got predictions for all 192 matchups that will take place this season in the Big 12…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballThe NCAA Is DEAD: College Football Conferences Just Took Control
The NCAA may have just lost control of college football. In a massive shift in college sports, the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 are stepping in to enforce…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballMy 2026 College Football Playoff Predictions: THREE Big 12 Teams Make It?!
My way-too-early 2026 College Football Playoff predictions are here — and I've got THREE Big 12 teams making the 12-team CFP. Texas Tech runs the table. BYU…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBIG 12 Dark Horse Teams for 2026 | Why Kansas State & UCF Could Shock Everyone
The Big 12 was surprisingly top-heavy last season, but could that change in 2026? In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the biggest dark…
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The BIGGEST Non-Conference Game for EVERY Big 12 Team in 2026
Which non-conference game matters MOST for every Big 12 team in 2026? 👀 It's not always the biggest opponent. Oklahoma State plays Oregon, but is Tulsa…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballAP Top 25 REACTION: Indiana DISRESPECTED? Big 12 SNUBBED? Worst Rankings I've Ever Seen!
The first AP Top 25 Poll of the season is here, and there are some rankings that make absolutely no sense. On today's episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballEvery Big 12 Team's Biggest Question Entering the 2026 Season
With the 2026 college football season just weeks away, every Big 12 team has at least one major question that could define its season. Can Texas Tech handle…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballMy 2026 College Football Top 25 Rankings Are NOTHING Like Everyone Else's
The preseason Top 25 rankings are out, and mine look very different from what you're seeing from ESPN, the AP Poll, and national media voters. In this episode…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballEvery Big 12 Team's Biggest Trap Game in 2026 | Upset Alerts, Rivalries & Schedule Landmines
Which game could derail your team's season? In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the biggest trap game for every team in the Big 12. From…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballIs BYU Falling Apart? Kalani Sitake Sends a Clear Message
There may be more going on at BYU than fans realize. In this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the rumors surrounding BYU Athletic Director Brian…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football RESTART? Rebuilding the Power Conferences Into 5 Regional Super Leagues
What if college football hit the reset button? After thousands of views and hundreds of fan reactions, Adam Gibby breaks down a bold proposal that would…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football Expansion is COMING! Save College Sports Act is Forcing Teams to Leave Now
The Save College Sports Act could be the biggest college football story of the decade. In this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the proposed…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballRanking All 16 Big 12 Starting Quarterbacks for 2026 | Big 12 QB Tier List
Who has the best quarterback in the Big 12 heading into the 2026 college football season? In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby ranks all 16 projected…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football Top 25: The Big 12 is Disrespected...AGAIN
The preseason Coaches Poll is officially here, and there are some rankings that simply don't add up. In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football Chaos: NCAA's New Rule Could Bring Players Back
Adam Gibby (00:01) Next on first and sixteen, new legislation and another injunction. Plug your ears, Texas Tech fans, as players now appear to have a fifth…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballPredicting Every Big 12 Team's Record for 2026
Who will win the Big 12 in 2026? Which teams are legitimate College Football Playoff contenders, and which programs could be in for a long season? In this…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Brand Values REVEALED: BYU Surges, Texas Tech Rises & Colorado's Deion Effect
The Athletic recently released its latest valuation rankings for all Power 4 football programs, and the results could have major implications for the future of…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWhy Some Big 12 Teams NEED to Lose for the Conference to Win
The Big 12 has a perception problem—and the solution may surprise you. In this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby breaks down why the Big 12 doesn't need parity…
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SEC Leaving the NCAA: Could it Happen and What it Means for College Football
The SEC is making headlines after comments at SEC Media Days sparked discussion about the conference potentially breaking away from the current college…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWill the Big Ten Add Notre Dame? Congress Proposes 19-Team Conferences
A new proposal being discussed in Congress could dramatically reshape college football. The Protect College Sports Act includes provisions that could cap…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballACC vs Big 12: Which Conference Is Better in 2026? Ranking All 33 Teams by Brand Power
Is the ACC really stronger than the Big 12 in 2026? In this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby ranks all 33 ACC and Big 12 football programs based on brand…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBIG 12 vs ACC: Jim Phillips Sends Message to the Big 12 | Conference Realignment Update
The ACC and Big 12 continue to battle for position as college football's third-best conference, but comments from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips during ACC…
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BYU and Utah to the Big 10? Top Big 12 Expansion Candidates
Reports of BYU and Utah going to the Big 10 are once again ramping up, which brings up the question, what G6 teams would be best for expansion if the Big 12…
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ESPN FPI EXPOSED? Why the SEC Gets 12 Top 25 Teams and the Big 12 Gets Ignored
Did ESPN's Football Power Index just hand the SEC a massive head start in the 2026 College Football Playoff race? In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Media Days 2026 Recap: Brett Yormark, BYU, Texas Tech Drama, CFP Expansion, Monster Energy Deal & Every Major Takeaway
The 2026 Big 12 Media Days delivered no shortage of headlines. In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down everything that happened in Frisco…
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NIL 5 Year Anniversary: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly PLUS Thank you BYU
NIL has officially been around for five years which feels like just yesterday, while also feeling like an eternity ago. The NCAA and College Sports have…
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Utah to Join the Big 10? 3 Reasons They Won't and One Reason They Will
The rumors are once again starting to pick up between the Big 10 and Utah, but will the Utes be leaving the Big 12 anytime soon? In this episode I break down…
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Big 12 DOMINATES NBA Draft + Eligibility Changes
The NBA Draft was a very good couple of night for the Big 12 conference as they led the nation in the number of picks. The conference also broke their previous…
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NBA Draft Preview: AJ Dybansta or Darryn Peterson as Number 1 Pick? Big 12 will Dominate Draft Night
The NBA Draft is tonight, and while we don't know a lot, we know two things: AJ Dybansta and Darryn Peterson will be the two top overall picks, and the Big 12…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballTexas Tech Going Independent?! How it Could Actually Happen
The biggest story in college football isn't coming from the SEC or Big Ten—it's happening in the Big 12. In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWay-Too-Early College Football Top 25 Rankings for 2026 | BYU, Texas Tech & TCU Early Favorites
Is it finally time for a way-too-early Top 25? On this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby builds his own preseason college football Top 25 from scratch—and…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Boycott Brewing? Texas Tech Facing Backlash Over Brendan Sorsby Decision
The Brendan Sorsby controversy continues to send shockwaves through college football. After receiving an injunction that allows him to remain eligible while…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballNCAA is DEAD: Brendan Sorsby Granted Eligibility
The NCAA has spent years losing power through NIL lawsuits, transfer portal battles, antitrust rulings, and challenges from state governments. But the latest…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballNick Saban's Plan Could Change College Football Forever | The Future of Conferences, NIL
Has college football realignment gone too far? On this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby breaks down Nick Saban's recent comments advocating for a return to…
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Big 12 Football Power Rankings 2026: Texas Tech, BYU & Houston Lead the Pack | College Baseball & Softball Upsets
In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down his complete 2026 Big 12 Football Power Rankings, ranking all 16 teams from top to bottom based on a…
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Big 12 TV Schedule Reaction: FOX, ESPN & CBS Give the Big 12 Major Respect in 2026
The 2026 college football TV schedule is officially here, and the Big 12 is getting more national attention than ever before. In this episode of First and 16…
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Why ESPN & the SEC Don't Want a 24-Team College Football Playoff | Big 12, ACC & CFP Expansion
Is a 24-team College Football Playoff actually coming? On this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down why momentum is growing behind CFP expansion —…
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Steve Sarkisian Says Texas BACKUPS Would Go Undefeated in the Big 12?! + The Brendan Sorsby Debate
On this episode of First and 16, we react to the viral comments from Steve Sarkisian after he claimed Texas could potentially go undefeated in the Big 12 with…
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Another TERRIBLE 24-Team Playoff Take?! | College Football Playoff Expansion Debate | First & 16
On this episode of First & 16, we break down one of the hottest debates in college football right now: the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff—and why…
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Why ESPN & the SEC Are Fighting the 24-Team College Football Playoff | First & 16 Podcast
In this episode of First & 16, we break down the growing tension between ESPN, the SEC, and the future of the College Football Playoff. Why are ESPN and the…
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The NCAA's 76-Team Tournament Idea Is a Disaster for March Madness
This episode of First & 16 takes a deep dive into why expanding the NCAA Tournament to 76 teams could completely water down college basketball's biggest event…
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The Big Games We Missed Last Season | Why College Football NEEDS a 24-Team Playoff
On this episode of First and 16, we break down why college football should move to a 24-team playoff format. From Cinderella runs to powerhouse rematches, we…
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24 Team College Football Playoff WILL SAVE the Sport and Improve Competitiveness
The future of college football may finally have its answer. In this episode of First and 16, we break down why the AFCA's proposed 24-team College Football…
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Big 12 Disrespected AGAIN: Breaking Down Preseason Spring Rankings & The Narrative Already Taking Shape
In this episode of First and 16, we dive headfirst into the newly released preseason spring rankings and unpack the growing narrative working against the Big…
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Big 12 Goes Wall Street: Inside the RedBird Deal That Changes College Sports Forever
The Big 12 just made one of the most aggressive financial moves in college sports history—and it's not what you think. On this episode of First and 16, we…
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Brendan Sorsby Gambling Scandal: What It Means for the Big 12 and Texas Tech
On this episode of First and 16, we break down the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal and the potential fallout for the Big 12, Texas Tech, and college football…
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The END of College Athletics? + Time for the P4 and G5 to Split
On this episode of First and 16, we tackle one of the biggest structural questions in college sports: why it may be time for the Group of Five and Power Four…
- First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball
Government Led College Football?!: 24-Team Playoff Shake-Up & Transfer Portal Madness
This episode of First and 16 dives into the growing buzz around a potential 24-team College Football Playoff—this time with pressure and influence coming from…
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Big 10 is Right: Why College Football NEEDS a 24-Team Playoff (And the Perfect Format to Fix It)
The future of college football is at a crossroads—and the current playoff system isn't cutting it. In this episode of First and 16, we break down exactly why…
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Is the Transfer Portal Destroying College Basketball? The Harsh Truth About an Unsustainable System
The college basketball landscape is changing fast—and not necessarily for the better. In this episode of First & 16, we break down how the NCAA transfer portal…
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Big 12 Future: Should UConn Join? Arizona's Final Four Fallout & SEC Losing Its Grip
The Big 12 is at a crossroads. After Arizona's shocking Final Four loss, what's next for the conference? Could UConn be the perfect addition to shake up…
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Arizona's Final Four Run + Big 12 Spring Football Power Rankings | First and 16
The madness as the NCAA Final Four takes center stage—with a heavy spotlight on the surging Arizona Wildcats. How did Arizona get here, and do they have what…
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Sweet 16 Breakdown: Big 12 Final Four Chances, Big Ten Dominance, NIL Impact & Referee Controversy
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…
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The Death of Cinderella: When March Madness Became Black Friday
In this episode of First and 16, we take a hard look at what happened to the magic of March. The Cinderella stories that once defined the Tournament feel fewer…
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Breaking Down the Big 12 in the NCAA Tournament | Draw Grades, Upset Picks & Paths to the Final Four
Today we dive deep into the Big 12 teams in the NCAA Tournament, breaking down every bracket draw and predicting how far each team can go. We grade each Big 12…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Basketball Final Grades + NCAA Tournament Seed Projections | Full Big 12 Season Recap | First & 16 Podcast
The Big 12 basketball regular season is complete, and it's time for final grades for all 16 teams. In this episode of First & 16, we break down every Big 12…
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Can President Trump Wants to Fix College Sports PLUS Big 12 Tournament Prediction
The Big 12 Tournament is here, and we break down the full bracket, make our predictions, and talk about who will cut down the nets in Kansas City. With the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballRegular Season Wrap-Up, Court Controversy Fixed, and Big 12 Tournament Preview
On this episode of First and 16, we wrap up the Big 12 regular season, talk about the conference fixing the court situation, and preview the Big 12 Tournament…
