First and 12 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball

It’s prediction time! In this episode of First and 12, we give score predictions for every Big 12 matchup in Week 2, plus break down some of the biggest games around the country. From key conference …

Big changes are coming to the transfer portal and they could reshape how college football rosters are built. In this episode of First and 12, we break down the new rules, what they mean for players, …

Week 2 of the college football season is here, and the stakes are already rising. In this episode of First and 12, we break down every Big 12 matchup, highlighting the games that could shape the earl…

College football is back, and so are the overreactions. In this episode, we break down the hottest takes coming out of Week 1 in the Big 12 and across the national landscape including whether the Ala…

In this episode of First and 12, I reveal my own Top 25 college football rankings and compare them to the official AP Top 25. How does the Big 12 match up? Which teams are overrated, underrated, or r…

TCU dominated against North Carolina 42-14 and ruined the arrival of Bill Belichick to the game of college football. What does this mean for TCU and its future? We talk about that on today's episode.…

Week 1 of college football is in the books, and the Big 12 delivered drama, statement victories, and a few surprises. From dominant performances to shaky starts, we break down every Big 12 matchup, h…

We recap last night’s Big 12 action from August 29th, breaking down Cincinnati’s showdown with Nebraska at Arrowhead, a surprsing defensive dominance by Houston, and somewhat concerning wins by Oklah…

The season is almost here, and it’s time to lay it all on the line. In this episode of First and 12, I break down my boldest hot takes heading into the year—who’s overrated, who’s underrated, surpris…

Week 1 of college football is here, and we’re breaking down score predictions for every Big 12 matchup, plus two of the biggest non-conference games of the season: Texas vs Ohio State and Clemson vs …

In this bonus episode, we dive into Kelly Ford’s latest rankings and how they reveal the massive gap in perception between the SEC and Big 12. Why can an 8-4 SEC team be considered playoff-worthy whi…

College Football is back — and so is the Big 12, with new teams, new rivalries, and high-stakes openers! In this Week 1 preview, we spotlight the biggest Big 12 matchups you need to watch. From power…

Week 0 is in the books, and the Big 12 Power Rankings already look different. Which teams impressed, who stumbled, and how should fans feel heading into Week 1? In this episode of First and 12, we br…

College Football Week Zero is in the books, and the storylines are already heating up. We break down how Kansas State and Iowa State looked in their opener in Dublin, Ireland, and what’s next for bot…

The SEC has finally added a ninth conference game, but what does that mean for the rest of college football? In this episode of First and 12, we break down how the move could actually benefit the Big…

From “Most Likely to Drastically Surprise” to “Biggest QB Breakout,” we’re handing out every Big 12 superlative ahead of the 2025 season. Which teams and players deserve the spotlight—and which ones …

Week Zero is finally here! In this episode of First and 12, we break down every matchup worth watching, preview the biggest storylines, and drop our score predictions—ranging from safe bets to bold u…

College football is officially back! In this episode of First and 12, we break down the must-watch matchups of Week 0 that will set the tone for the season. Plus, big news out of Provo—BYU has offici…

How does ESPN’s Football Power Index make drastic changes when no games have even been played? In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the sudden FPI shake-up, what it means for Big 12 programs…

The Big Ten is reportedly eyeing an expanded 24 or even 28-team College Football Playoff — but is this really about giving more teams a chance, or is it a political maneuver to reshape the model in t…