First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball

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…

The NCAA’s long-awaited ruling on Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal is finally here—and it’s massive. We break down the millions in fines, lost Big Ten revenue, recruiting restrictions, and multi-year…

Kansas just landed a jaw-dropping $300 million donation from billionaire booster David Booth — the largest gift in college sports history. In this episode, we break down how this record-setting move …

Is the Big 12 the easy target for college football writers looking to stir the pot and rack up clicks? We dig into whether media outlets are intentionally underrating Big 12 teams for engagement, bre…

The AP Preseason Top 25 is here—and the Big 12 got plenty of both love and disrespect. We break down every ranked Big 12 team, call out the biggest snubs, and react to the most head-scratching picks …

The wait is over—Big 12 football is back! From Week 0 warmups to Week 1 blockbusters, Adam Gibby counts down the five biggest matchups to start the 2025 season. Which games could shake up the ranking…

The AP Preseason Poll is here, and it’s already stirring debate. Adam Gibby breaks down where the Big 12 landed, which teams are shockingly overrated, and the programs voters completely slept on. Fro…

For years, ESPN, Fox, and other major sports networks have quietly elevated certain conferences while downplaying the Big 12’s talent, storylines, and successes. In this episode of First and 12, Adam…

ESPN just dropped a list of 32 teams that they believe can win a national title—and yes, it includes some major surprises. From blue bloods to dark horses, we break down the list, react to the shocke…

The Big 12 is reportedly entering a new TV deal with Peacock—putting a portion (or all) of its football games behind a streaming paywall. Is this a forward-thinking play in a shifting media landscape…

The Coaches Poll Top 25 is out… and you already know there’s controversy. Did they disrespect the Big 12 again? Who’s overrated? Underrated? Adam Gibby breaks down the biggest surprises, snubs, and t…

Which Big 12 coaches are coaching for their jobs in 2025? In this episode of First and 12, we count down the top 5 Big 12 coaches who are squarely on the hot seat heading into the season. Whether it'…

The preseason Coaches Poll is out, and it’s already turning heads across the Big 12. In this episode of First and 12, we break down which teams were ranked, who was snubbed, and what it all means for…