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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 BasketballThe Big 12's LED Court Flop + Bubble Teams Fighting for March Madness
On this episode of First and 16, we dive into the Big 12's much-hyped LED basketball court—and why the reality ended up being incredibly underwhelming. After…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballIs Senior Night Dead? + March Madness 2026 Contenders Ready for a Deep Tournament Run
Is Senior Night losing its meaning in modern college basketball? In this episode of First & 16, we break down how the transfer portal, NIL deals, and early NBA…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballMarch Madness Meter & The NFL Combine Dying?
On this episode of First and 16, we break down which college basketball teams look truly ready to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament—from dominant No. 1…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballOfficiating Controversy in the Big 12 + Massive Weekend Shakeups
On this episode of First and 16, we break down the controversy surrounding officiating in the Big 12 Conference and why fans, players, and coaches are…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballMarch Madness Is Perfect: Why the NCAA Tournament Doesn't Need Expansion
On this episode of First and 16, we break down why expanding the NCAA Tournament would be a mistake. With March Madness already delivering the best postseason…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Battles & Bracketology Madness: Is Big 12 Conference Hoops Getting Snubbed?
Last night delivered high-level drama across the Big 12 Conference, with statement wins, bubble implications, and tournament seeding ripple effects that could…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballThe Big 12 Isn't in Trouble — Everyone Needs to Relax + Tuesday Night Hoops Breakdown
Is the sky falling in the Big 12? Not even close. In this episode, we break down why the so-called "tough losses" talk around the Big 12 Conference is way…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Shake-Up Weekend + An Apology to Cincinnati
This episode of First & 16 breaks down a massive weekend in the Big 12 that reshaped the conference race and the NCAA Tournament picture. From statement wins…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballSeason on the Line: Big 12 Shakeup & The Expansion Problem
This week could define the Big 12 basketball season. With conference standings tightening, tournament seeding on the line, and résumé-shaping matchups across…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballInjuries DESTROYING the Big 12 + Why FCS Teams are Desperate to Join FBS
This week on 1st and 16, we break down why the conference is starting to crack under the weight of mounting injuries and what it means for the rest of the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Dominance: 3 No. 1 Seeds, The Rise of TCU & The FCS-to-FBS Gold Rush
Description: The Big 12 is running college athletics. With three No. 1 seeds in March Madness, the conference has officially planted its flag as a basketball…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Basketball Chaos: The Wildest Weekend of the Season
This weekend in the Big 12 was absolute madness. On this episode of First & 16, we break down the most shocking upsets, buzzer-beaters, blown leads, and…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football Playoff Expansion or Explosion? Why the Big Ten's 24-Team Playoff Plan Is a Disaster
College football is on the brink of another massive change — and not necessarily for the better. With the Big Ten Conference pushing momentum toward an…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballMid-Season Rankings Drama, Kansas vs Arizona Chaos & Why CFB Must Rethink Scheduling
In this episode of First and 16, we break down one of the biggest upsets of the college basketball season — No. 9 Kansas stunning No. 1 Arizona 82-78 in…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballExpansion Watch & Bracket Buzz: College Football and Big 12 Basketball Recap
This week's show breaks down the latest college football expansion news — including the Pac-12's rebuild with Texas State and the wider realignment landscape…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballAgreeing wit the SEC, Chant Controversy, and a State of Hoops Check-In
This episode of First and 16 tackles a rare point of agreement with the SEC and Greg Sankey on player eligibility, breaks down the fallout from the anti-BYU…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWhy College Sports Must Stay Separate | AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson: Who Won the Showdown? + Big 12 Basketball Rankings
In this episode of First and 16, we break down one of the most talked-about high school basketball matchups in the country: AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson. Who…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWay-Too-Early Big 12 Power Rankings + Weekend College Basketball Preview
On this episode of First and 16, we dive headfirst into way-too-early Big 12 power rankings, breaking down where each program stacks up heading into the next…
- First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball
Why Fewer Big 12 Teams in Bracketology Isn't a Bad Thing — and the CFP Standoff Explained
Bracketology doesn't look kind to the Big 12 right now, but that doesn't mean the conference is in trouble. In this episode, I break down why a lower projected…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballHow Indiana Winning the Big 12 Helped the Conference — And Why the League Looks Strong Next Season
Indiana taking home the Big 12 title wasn't just a win for one program — it was a boost for the entire conference. In this episode, we break down how Indiana's…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballThe National Title, ESPN's Silence, and the Big 12's AP Takeover
Tonight's national championship game could have ripple effects far beyond one trophy — especially for the Big 12. In this episode, we break down how the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballIs the Big 12 Dying After Texas Tech's Loss — Or Just Getting Started?
After Texas Tech's latest loss, critics are once again asking the same question: Is the Big 12 in trouble? In this episode of First and 16, we dive headfirst…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCougars, Tigers, and Pop Tarts: BYU & Houston Shine as the SEC Goes 0-2 in Bowls
BYU and Houston delivered massive bowl wins that sent a clear message on the national stage: the Big 12 is built different. In this episode of First and 16, we…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBowl Games on the Brink & Big 12 Basketball Breaking Out
In this episode, Adam dives into the uncertain future of college football bowl games as opt-outs surge, matchups lose meaning, and the postseason landscape…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball$500 Million Gamechanger: Utah's Private Equity Move
On today's episode, we break down two major stories shaking the college sports world. First, the University of Utah is making history with a first-of-its-kind…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWho's Defending the Big 12? Leadership Quiet, Teams Opting Out, Bowls Heating Up
The Big 12 is getting pushed around again — and the people who are supposed to defend this conference are nowhere to be found. In this episode, we dive into…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 College Football Championship Forecast & Big 12 Awards
It's championship week in the Big 12, and the stakes couldn't be higher. In this episode, we break down the key matchups, momentum swings, and X-factors…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Showdown: BYU vs. Texas Tech — Full Position-by-Position Breakdown
In this episode, we dive deep into the Big 12 Championship matchup between BYU and Texas Tech. We break down every position group — quarterbacks, running…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballChampionship Stakes: Big 12 Showdown + Kalani Sitake's Future at BYU
In this episode of First and 16, we break down the high-stakes Big 12 Championship Game — key matchups, momentum shifts, and what this showdown means for the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballDear CFP Committee: Look at BYU's Resume Again
In this impassioned final episode before the Selection Committee releases its playoff field, we lay out the definitive case for BYU as an at-large team. From…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballThe Big 12 Finale: Winners, Losers, and BYU's Slim At-Large CFP Shot
The Big 12 regular season has officially slammed shut, and chaos is the only constant. In this episode, we break down the final weekend's biggest moments…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballRivalry Week PREVIEW: Big 12 and Other Nationals Games to Tune In For
This weekend's college football slate is loaded with stakes, chaos, and razor-thin margins — and Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah are somehow still alive in the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballThe CFP Committee vs. the Big 12 (and Especially BYU)
Today on First and 16, I unleash a full-scale rant on the College Football Playoff rankings after another baffling week from the committee. From blatant…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballUtah SURVIVES, BYU Makes a Strong Statement, Big 12 Deserves More CFP Spots
In today's edition of First and 16, we break down the latest action from the Big 12 Conference's weekend slate — including key wins from BYU Cougars (26-14 at…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballPredictions Week 13: Big 12 Scores, National Toss-Ups, and CFP Stakes
This episode breaks down score predictions across the Big 12 and dives into some of the biggest national games shaping the playoff picture. We analyze key…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeekend Watchlist: The Must-See Games That Will Shape the CFP Race
This episode breaks down the biggest and most meaningful matchups to watch across college football this weekend. We spotlight the games that will shake up…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCollege Football Playoff Rules For Some, Not For Others
This episode dives into the latest College Football Playoff rankings and why they make absolutely no sense. We break down the inconsistencies, the "rules" the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBreaking: Sam Leavitt LEAVING ASU + Why Notre Dame is Way Overrated
In this episode, we break down Sam Leavitt's surprising announcement that he's leaving Arizona State and what it means for the Sun Devils' program. Plus, we…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBubble Watch: Breaking Down the CFP Hopefuls BYU, Utah, Alabama, Others
The College Football Playoff picture is tightening, and the bubble is more crowded than ever. In this episode, we dive into the teams living on the edge of the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballPlayoff Push Intensifies: Big 12 Scores That Change Everything
Last week delivered another dramatic slate of Big 12 action, and the scoreboard is telling an even bigger story: the conference is still firmly in the hunt for…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCommittee Fallout: Why Mark Harlan's CFP Role Spells Trouble for the Big 12
In this episode of First and 16, we dig into why Utah AD Mark Harlan becoming the Big 12's representative on the College Football Playoff Committee is raising…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeek 12 Score Predictions Around the Big 12 and Beyond
This episode breaks down all the biggest scores from around the Big 12 and the most important results from across college football this weekend. We dive into…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeekend Watchlist: The Must-See Games That Will Shape the CFP Race
This episode breaks down the biggest and most meaningful matchups to watch across college football this weekend. We spotlight the games that will shake up…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballCFP Rankings Reaction & Week 11 Preview: Who's In, Who's Out, and What to Watch This Weekend
The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out — and the debates are heating up. In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises, snubs, and…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Chaos: Breaking Down the Tiebreakers and Championship Paths
The Big 12 race is heating up, and chaos is on the horizon. In this episode of First and 16, we break down exactly how the Big 12 tiebreaker system works and…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 on Top: Power Rankings and Hoops Dominance (and the SEC Struggles)
In this episode of First and 16, we break down the latest Big 12 Power Rankings and what they reveal about the conference race heading into November. Plus, we…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballRed Raiders DOMINATE, Big 12 Playoff Dreams, and ACC Chaos
Texas Tech stuns BYU in Lubbock as the Big 12 strengthens its case for three College Football Playoff contenders. Meanwhile, the ACC's playoff hopes crumble…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBYU vs Texas Tech Preview and Score Prediction + Big 12 Game Predictions
It's prediction time across the Big 12! We're breaking down every matchup this week and giving our official score predictions — including a full dive into BYU…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballArizona, BYU Make Statement in Opening Day of College Basketball
College basketball tipped off with fireworks as Arizona stunned Florida in a dominant performance. At the same time, BYU pulled off a massive win over…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeek 11 Power Rankings + Is Colorado Done?
Today on First and 16, we break down the ever-shifting Power Rankings in the Big 12 as contenders rise, pretenders fade, and the middle of the conference gets…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballPretenders vs Contenders: Big 12 Starting to Take Shape
Week 9 has brought the Big 12 picture into sharp focus. In this episode, we break down which teams have proven themselves as true conference title contenders…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeek 9 Score Predictions Around the Big 12 and Beyond
We dive into Week 9 of college football with a sharp focus on the Big 12. We preview each Big 12 matchup, offering score predictions and storylines to watch —…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeekend Watchlist: Must-See College Football Games & Hidden Gems
Today on First and 16, we're breaking down the can't-miss matchups for the weekend. From top-10 showdowns that could shake up the playoff picture to underrated…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Mayhem: Contenders, Pretenders, and Our People!
In this episode of First and 16, we break down the current state of the Big 12 — who's rising, who's falling, and what the future looks like for the…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBig 12 Community Fights Back Plus AP 25 Reactions
Today on First and 16, we dive deep into the latest AP Top 25 and why Big 12 fans and programs alike are rallying together in response. From questionable…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBYU Shocks Again, Texas Tech is Back, and Can the Big 12 Get 3 CFP Teams!?
Week 8 delivered another wild slate in the Big 12, with contenders separating from pretenders. In this episode of First and 12, we break down all the key…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballWeek 9 Score Predictions: Big 12 Battles and College Football Chaos
It's prediction time! In this episode of First and 16, we break down every major matchup across college football with bold score predictions for Week 9. From…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballMust-Watch Matchups: Week 9's Biggest Games Across College Football
Week 9 is loaded with season-defining showdowns across college football. From ranked battles in the SEC to upset traps in the Big 12, we break down every…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballBrett Yormark Drops Bombshell on College Football Expansion
Brett Yormark has made his stance known on the College Football Playoff expansion and despite some 'theoretical' flaws, his view may be the best for the Big 12…
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College BasketballPower Rankings + How Many Big 12 Teams Can Make a Bowl Game?
The Big 12 is deep — but just how deep? In this episode of First and 12, we break down the latest Big 12 power rankings and project how many teams could go…