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

In this episode of First and 12, we break down the ceiling, floor, and minimum win totals for every team in the Big 12 heading into the 2025 season. Which programs have playoff-level upside? Who’s in…

In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the modern history of college football expansion and realignment, starting with the seismic move of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. We track how that deci…

In this episode of First and 12, we break down the Strength of Schedule (SOS) rankings for every Big 12 team and examine why some programs face a much tougher road than others. Is it fair for SOS to …

In this episode of First and 12, we break down the value of every Big 12 team (From Athletic article) —on the field, in the media market, and at the negotiating table. Which programs bring the most t…

It’s Top Five Tuesday on First and 12, and we’re breaking down the five biggest Big 12 storylines right now. We start with the BYU and Colorado quarterback battles, what they mean for each program’s …

In this episode of First and 12, we discuss the latest health concerns for Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders and what it could mean for the Buffs and the Big 12. Then, we dive into the heated debate …

Reports that North Carolina may be heading to the SEC and the news that Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring revenue-sharing to pay college athletes. We break down how North Carolina …

In this special 50th episode of First and 12, we deliver the ultimate 2025 Big 12 football preview—with predictions for all 193 conference matchups. Every team. Every game. Every outcome. We walk thr…

Just when we thought NIL collectives were on their way out, they’re back—and stronger than ever. In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the return of booster-backed NIL deals and what it means…

The Big 12 isn't done growing—so who’s next? In this episode of First and 12, we break down the top candidates for Big 12 expansion moving forward. From schools like UConn and San Diego State to wild…

In this First and 12 bonus episode, we break down the latest report that Memphis has been denied entry into the Big 12—again. What does this mean for Memphis, and what does it reveal about the Big 12…

It’s the end of an era in Provo. In this episode of First and 12, we react to the closing chapter of Jake Retzlaff's time at BYU and what it means for the Cougars moving forward. Did BYU ever fully t…

What happens to programs like BYU and Texas Tech if NIL collectives disappear? In this episode of First and 12, we dig into the growing movement to regulate or outright eliminate NIL collectives — an…

The 2026 recruiting rankings are out—and the Big 12 is making serious moves. In this episode of First and 12, we break down how Big 12 programs are climbing the recruiting ladder and why this sudden …

The Big Ten and SEC are at it again—this time clashing over College Football Playoff structure and how many conference games each league should play. In this episode of First and 12, Adam Gibby break…

Just when we thought NIL collectives were on their way out, they’re back—and stronger than ever. In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the return of booster-backed NIL deals and what it means…

As the College Football Playoff becomes more competitive and cutthroat, some top programs are backing out of big-time nonconference matchups in favor of easier wins. In this episode of First and 12, …

It’s Top Five Tuesday on First and 12! This week, Adam Gibby ranks the Top 5 best time slots and TV channels for watching Big 12 football. From FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff to Saturday night ESPN showdowns…

In this episode, we dive into the controversial proposal by the Big Ten and SEC to expand the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament to 76 teams. I break down why this push for expansion threatens the inte…

The preseason buzz just (more) got real. In this episode of First and 12, we break down the release of the (unofficially official) Big 12 Media Poll and the Coaches Poll for the 2025 Big 12 Champions…