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

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is reportedly facing potential suspension from the team following sexual assault allegations. We dive into how the BYU Honor Code plays a central role in this developing…

Adam Gibby dives deep into the Top 5 Big 12 football stadiums and the unforgettable game day atmospheres that make each one a must-visit for college football fans. From deafening crowd noise to legen…

In this episode of First and 12, we dive deep into the potential collapse of college athletics as we know it, following the monumental House v. NCAA settlement. With schools potentially facing $20 mi…

In this episode, we dive deep into ESPN’s updated Football Power Index (FPI) rankings for the reloaded Big 12. From Utah’s entrance to UCF’s rise and Kansas State’s consistency, we analyze what the n…

In this episode of First and 12, we tackle one of the biggest debates in college football: is the Big 12 or the ACC the stronger conference? With playoff bids, quarterback depth, and non-conference w…

In this episode of First and XII, we expose how media bias—especially from ESPN—shapes the college football landscape through flawed metrics like the FPI (Football Power Index). We dig into how the S…

In this episode, we break down the Top 5 Group of Five (G5) programs the Big 12 Conference should consider for future expansion. With college football realignment shaking up the landscape, the Big 12…

On this episode of First and 12, we break down the three major proposed College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion models — automatic qualifiers, at-large rankings, and hybrid formats. We dive into the…

In this Big 12 football deep dive, we rank the three easiest and three most difficult conference schedules based on home and away splits. Which Big 12 teams benefit from a friendly schedule—and who g…

Breaking SEC News: How It Could Boost Big 12 Playoff Hopes | Why the 5+11 Model Is the Future of CFB

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Major news just dropped out of the SEC—and it could have big implications fo…

In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the growing tension as the Big 12 and ACC challenge the SEC's grip on the new College Football Playoff format. Is real balance possible in the CFP era? W…

In this episode of First and 12, we break down the 2025 Big 12 quarterback rankings and dive into why the quarterback position is the crown jewel of the Big 12 Conference this season. From rising sta…

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the seismic shift in college football's future: the Big 12 and ACC effectively waving the white flag to the Big Ten and SEC. With the new College Football Pl…

In this episode, we break down the Top 5 non-conference games in the Big 12 for the 2025 season—from powerhouse matchups to critical playoff resume builders. Learn why these high-stakes games are cru…

In this episode, we dive into the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 16 teams — and the controversy surrounding automatic bids. With the SEC and Big Ten potentially locking d…

In this episode of First and XII, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions in college football today: Does college football need a commissioner? With the NCAA's rapidly evolving landscape, we e…

The Big 12 Conference has added eight teams in the past two years. Some of these teams have overperformed expectations while others are struggling and don't appear to have any true path forward to ri…

The Big 12 has the most parity in the country, however this can be a problem is there is no team that is able to dominate and be the face of the conference. 

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