Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

In this Heartland College Sports interview, Pete Mundo is joined by Big 12 Radio host Ari Temkin to discuss one of the biggest questions facing the conference after Big 12 Media Days: is the league still as united as it was after expanding to 16 teams? From Brett Yormark's leadership to the changing priorities of individual schools, they break down whether cracks are beginning to show across the conference.Pete and Ari also discuss Yormark's evolving role, whether his honeymoon period as commissioner has come to an end, and what it all could mean for the future of the Big 12 heading into the 2026 college football season.Subscribe if you are exhausted by the SEC and Big Ten BIAS in college football media.

In this Heartland College Sports video, Pete Mundo reacts to the latest comments coming out of SEC Media Days and the growing debate over the future of the NCAA. As the SEC pushes for more control over college athletics, some are pointing the finger at the Big 12 and other conferences for standing in the way. But is that criticism fair, or is the SEC trying to rewrite the narrative?Subscribe if you're sick of the SEC bias across college football media!

Is this the PERFECT Big 12 football road trip for the 2026 college football season?! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down his DREAM Big 12 football road trip for the 2026 season, but with ONE CAVEAT: He can't go to every single stadium. And he only goes to each stadium once. Who gets cut? Let us know what you think in the comments! Subscribe if you're exhausted by the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football news.

In this week's BIG 12 WINNERS & LOSERS, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why a new Texas Tribune report is NOT a good look for Cody Campbell and Texas Tech. What is the Big 12 fallout from it?Plus, we look at teams with older players, who end up as BIG winners this week. And what other conference ended up a winner?Subscribe if you're exhausted by the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football news.

Sean Dillon became one of the biggest stories to come out of Big 12 Media Days after his question to Commissioner Brett Yormark sparked a wave of reactions across college football. But in this Heartland College Sports interview, Sean explains what was really going through his mind, why he asked the question, and why he never expected the moment to go viral.Pete Mundo sits down with Sean to discuss the aftermath of that exchange, the reaction from fans and media, and what it was like to suddenly become part of one of the most talked-about moments of Big 12 Media Days.Subscribe for more BIG 12 interviews, analysis, and coverage all season long!

In this Heartland College Sports episode, Pete Mundo explains what's REALLY going on with these strange Texas Tech - ACC rumors. What do Big 12 fans need to know as to what it means to the future of the conference.Plus, Mundo answers your questions about whether or not the BIG 12 is loved or hated, a wild realignment idea sends Mundo off the deep end (for the better?), plus, Pete has to defend his BIG 12 brand rankings, along with conversations around Dave Aranda's future, the top tier of the Big 12 Conference, and a personal question about a previous work stop!Subscribe to the channel if you're SICK of the SEC and BIG Ten bias in college football media!

In this episode on Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo explains why ESPN's latest FPI preseason rankings once again leave the Big 12 on the short end of the stick. Are the rankings simply flawed, or do they continue to favor the SEC while overlooking one of college football's deepest conferences?Pete also discusses whether BYU has quietly become the Big 12's strongest national brand, breaks down the conference's surprisingly strong recruiting rankings for 2027 class, and explains why the current top five may not be what most fans expected heading into the 2026 season.Subscribe if you're SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media!

In this week's Winners & Losers show, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the Top 3 winners and Top 3 losers of the week in the Big 12 Conference.Which side was Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on? How about the WILD anonymous Big 12 coaches poll for the 2026 season? Who else made the list?!If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

After Day 2 of Big 12 Football Media Days, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why the Big 12 is fighting like it hasn't since it expanded to 16 teams. What does it mean for the conference going forward? Who is right?Also, Mundo reacts to more of the top storylines from Day 2 of media days! If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days was awkward for commissioner Brett Yormark, who stole the show, but not necessarily in a good way for the conference.The press conference was combative at times, awkward at others, and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo came away frustrated for ALL parties involved. If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

What is the #1 question for every Big 12 football coach this year? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down one question for each coach in the league. Hot seats, coaching changes and player turnover all discussed and on the list!PLUS, get your top questions in for the BIG 12 mailbag: Which team will have the BIGGEST turnaround? WHO should pay legal fees between the BIG 12 vs. Texas Tech? Can Cincinnati be relevant again? Also, what is the best Big 12 football championship game match up for TV ratings? If you're SICK of the SEC/Big Ten bias in college football media, please subscribe to Heartland College Sports!

It's the unofficial start of the Big 12 football season with Media Days taking place this week in Frisco, Texas. And Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you the TOP 5 storylines that the conference CANNOT avoid talking about this week. From new head coaches, to who is on the hot seat, possible expansion and much more!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In this week's Winners & Losers episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you three winners and three losers, headlined by the Big Ten and SEC trying to hang onto their control on college football.Also, which programs are trending UP this week on the recruiting trail, and who might be losing its grip?!Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

As we get set for the 2026 college football season, who is the best coach in the Big 12 Conference? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo goes through the thankless task of ranking the Big 12 coaches from No. 16 to No. 1, worst to first. What could go wrong?PLUS, your BIG 12 questions on if the BIG 12 can keep up with recruiting, Texas Tech's PR hit, and is a certain Big 12 team being overrated going into 2026?! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

A sports media expert has brought up the Big Ten's most recent target possibly being the Utah Utes. But is that the best move for Utah, and how should Big 12 fans react to this report? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses what it means for both sides.Also, the #1 recruit of 2027, Jalen Brewster, may be taking his talents away from the Big 12, to the SEC. What do we know and what is the latest in his recruiting process? Plus, what other teams had big recruiting weekends?Lastly, when we look at returning production in the Big 12 Conference, who is the team that not enough pundits are talking about... DEFENSIVELY?! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

After a wild week of offseason college football and basketball storylines, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the Winners & Losers from the week that was.Brendan Sorsby lost BIG this week, and he needs to just QUIT while he's ahead, but the Big 12 basketball teams had a HUGE night at the NBA Draft, and one team had a great football recruiting week, and another had a BAD one. Mundo gives you three winners and three losers from the week that was!Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In a wide-ranging Big 12 interview, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by David Smoak from 365Sports to talk about the Big 12 Conference's past, present and future heading into the 2026 season. Does this league need a villain or is it better off with just extreme parity? Plus, they tackle the top off-season storylines across the conference, along with who's seat is already hot before the season gets underway!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Big 12 win totals are out, and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo has a few that he simply can't believe.Before diving into your questions, Pete breaks down three Big 12 win totals he's buying and three he's fading heading into the 2026 college football season. Which teams are being overrated? Which programs are being overlooked?Plus, your questions from around the Big 12 in this week's Monday Night Mailbag including conference favoritism, Playoff odds for the Big 12 and more!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Everyone knows the Big 12 favorites heading into 2026. But every season, this conference produces a team that nobody saw coming.In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down five Big 12 football teams that could shock everyone in 2026. Which programs are flying under the radar? Which teams have the talent, schedule, and opportunity to exceed expectations? And which one could emerge as a legitimate contender in the conference race?Plus, Pete touches on the latest developments as the Big 12 is going after Texas Tech for legal fees? Why?!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

After a wild week of offseason college football storylines, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the Winners & Losers from the week that was.The SEC and BIG Ten lost BIG, courtesy of Congress and the Protect College Sports Act, while Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark was a BIG winner. Mundo explains why, while giving you three winners and three losers from the week that was!Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Tim Brando says the SEC and Big Ten spent years pushing for federal involvement in college sports. Now that Congress is moving forward with legislation they may not fully control, suddenly they're not interested.Brando joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss the Protect College Sports Act advancing toward a full vote in the U.S. Senate, why the power conferences are changing their tune, and what it could mean for the future of college athletics.Plus, Brando reacts to the Brendan Sorsby-Texas Tech split, what it means for the Red Raiders moving forward, and how the Big 12 race is shaping up heading into the 2026 college football season.Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Why does West Texas continue to thrive and what role does ranching really play in it?In this Ag Spotlight, a new feature from Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo sits down with Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association's Peyton Schumann to break down the biggest challenges facing ranchers today, the importance of the cattle industry, and why agriculture remains a driving force across Big 12 country.We also dive into the cultural side of the industry — including how shows like Yellowstone (and others like Landman) have influenced interest in ranching, land ownership, and life in West Texas, and what that means for the real world.Plus, we discuss the growing impact of programs like Texas Tech's veterinary school and what it means for the future of ranching.The Heartland College Sports Ag Spotlight highlights the people and industries powering the heartland — from agriculture to the connection between rural communities and sports.Subscribe for more content at the intersection of the Big 12, the heartland, and the industries that make it go.

After threats and legal blowback, Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech have parted ways. How did it all go down and what happens next?! Who are the new contenders in the BIG 12? How is the league's race shaking up now? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo answers, that, plus the REST of your questions on our BIG 12 mailbag LIVE Q&A! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

The Big 12 enters the 2026 college football season with plenty of momentum, but what would actually qualify as a successful year for the conference?In this Heartland College Sports show, Pete Mundo lays out the five benchmarks the Big 12 must hit in 2026, from College Football Playoff expectations to national rankings, non-conference performance, and more.Join Mundo as he breaks down what success, failure, and everything in between could look like for the Big 12 this season.Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

The Big 12 has had itself another wild week, with basketball schedule releases, fighting between leadership and an attorney general and a viral coach's comment. This week on Winners & Losers, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo dives into:- Big 12 Basketball Schedule Winners and Losers- Texas Tech vs. the World- PLUS, much more from around the leagueJoin the conversation in the comments and subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

The West Virginia Mountaineers are off to the College World Series. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey to discuss the importance of this run for the state, the baseball program, the university and how WVU has enjoyed its time in the Big 12. Plus, how important is Pat McAfee to its brand and much more!

Is it time for the rest of the BIG 12 to boycott Texas Tech in all sports after the Brendan Sorsby decision on Monday, allowing him to play in the 2026 college football season?! Plus, your questions on the College World Series, Pete's black shirt, the future of the show and much more from you guys this week!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Are you buying what the SEC is selling?! SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey told Paul Finebaum there is no interest in a super conference with the Big Ten. But Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why Big 12 fans, and the rest of college football, can't believe him.Plus, Mundo digs into the latest NCAA vs. Brendan Sorsby drama, along with a CELEBRATION for West Virginia University, as the Mountaineers are going to the College World Series for the first time ever! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In this week's winners and losers across the Big 12, Pete Mundo runs down three BIG winners, and three BIG losers, from Texas Tech owning all the blue bloods, to the Big Ten and SEC crying to congress, and the great run of college baseball, there was plenty to discuss this week!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

The NCAA Baseball Super Regionals get underway this weekend, and at Heartland College Sports, we want to know if the Big 12 can get two teams to Omaha?!Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by College Baseball Central's Noah Darling to discuss the wild NCAA Baseball Tournament, the fact that two Big 12 teams are hosting Super Regionals, plus who will advance?Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In this Big 12 mailbag episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the top Big 12, college football and other top college sports stories of the week, plus your mailbag questions!0:00 Intro0:30 ESPN Selling CFP Games?5:45 College Softball is On Fire11:00 Will Texas Tech ever Play Texas again in football?17:31 2027 Recruiting Question21:37 Brendan Sorsby's Latest 24:01 Breaking News ON the Show Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

The BIG 12 vs. the SEC was on full display this week between top level executives, football coaches, softball teams and baseball teams. It may have been the craziest week in Big 12 vs. SEC history. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down what it means during a crucial off-season for college sports.Plus, we touch on the latest in the NCAA vs. Brendan Sorsby: Who knew what and when? Also, should the Big 12 go to 10 conference football games? Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

The Big 12 offseason never slows down.This week on Winners & Losers, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo dives into:

In this week's Big 12 mailbag with Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo reacts to whether or not the Big 12 got hosed, most recently by the NCAA Baseball Selection Committee, and what it means across the other major sports like football and basketball. PLUS, the rest of your mailbag questions! Let's go!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

With the 2025-26 college football and basketball seasons wrapped up, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo ranks the Big 12 programs from worst to first!Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

Who are the WINNERS & LOSERS from the last week in the Big 12 Conference? From Steve Sarkisian to Texas Tech, BIG Utah Alums and even a Tom Brady cheap shot, we cover it all from a busy week across the conference! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

In this conversation, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers to preview the 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament. Who can make a surprise run? Who needs to make a deep run to make the Field of 64? All those questions answered and more! Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

You can't make this up! Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has quite a line up of excuses as to why he should be allowed to play college football in 2026. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses this and the REST of your BIG 12 mailbag questions in this episode!Plus, we react to sleepers in 2026, the purpose of expanding the College Football Playoff, who stands to benefit, if anyone, a little Notre Dame-Big Ten chatter and four Big 12 softball teams are heading to the Super Regionals! Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

While the Big 12 Conference is trying to gain access, is it doing it at the expense of the greatness that is college football? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why he HATES that he has to agree with the SEC here, but he does.Also, Mundo dives into recent comments by a current, and a former, Big 12 coach, and why one made himself look good, and another did not.

Is what's BEST for the Big 12 Conference actually the WORST thing for college football?That's the internal struggle for Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo, as we start the conversation there this week. Mundo also discusses why BIG 12 fans should give up the DREAM on Notre Dame every joining the conference, and why the league is generating surprisingly good off-season hype.

In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo takes your Big 12 MAILBAG questions, including discussing whether or not the Big 12 got a raw deal with this specific part of the schedule.Plus, what BIG 12 teams can make the jump to be competitive in 2026?! And which BIG 12 teams making the jump would be best for the conference's image? All those questions and more! Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

In this conversation, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by College Baseball Central's Noah Darling to talk about the shocking season that Big 12 baseball has had so far in 2026. Who's going to win it? What does the NCAA Tournament look like?!

It's time to answer your BIGGEST questions this week with Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo, including whether or not the Big 12 can win a National Championship in college football in the next five years.Who is MOST likely to do it? And Mundo answers the rest of your questions in our LIVE BIG 12 mailbag, Monday nights at 8 p.m. CT!Questions include the odds of further Big 12 expansion, who is most likely to go, which teams will tap into private equity and how TV deals might shape up in the future! Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

The Big 12 doesn't have a true long-term powerhouse right now, but can that change sooner than later? In this video, I break down the 5 Big 12 sleeper programs best positioned to dominate the next decade, based on recruiting, coaching stability, NIL potential and overall trajectory.Which team do YOU think is built to take over the Big 12 long-term? Let me know in the comments.Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

The Big 12 made huge news this week, coming to a private equity agreement with RedBird Capital. But this deal is not just about the Big 12 getting a cash infusion, it's also about the Big 12 planning its next television contract as well. Plus, we look back on the 2025 college football recruiting rankings. Who is poised to POP in the BIG 12?! Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

In this interview, Mike Craven from Dave Campbell's Texas Football joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss the four Big 12 teams in Texas, the Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy, along with a closer look at Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU and Houston. Who is best set to win the Big 12? And which coach could be out sooner than later?! Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

In this Big 12 mailbag episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo answers your TOP questions, including the shocking news from Texas Tech, as quarterback Brendan Sorsby enters rehab for a gambling addiction. What could that mean for the 2026 Big 12 football race?Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses how the BIG 12 is the CONFERENCE STOCK to buy right now when it comes to NFL Draft picks as compared to the SEC, Big Ten and ACC. Plus, Mundo runs down his TOP steals from the Big 12 Conference to watch, and how Texas Tech keeps surprising college and NFL experts. Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

In this Big 12 mailbag episode, is the College Football Playoff set to expand sooner than we thought to 24 teams? Or will it hold at 12 or move to 16? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo takes all of YOUR Big 12 mailbag questions including my way-too-early Top 5 in the Big 12, best wide receiving corps, concerns about the transfer portal and much more!Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

Is Week 0 about to change forever, and what does it mean for us as college football fans?!Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why the SEC pushed for this, what it means for the entire college football landscape, and how it will also have an impact in the College Football Playoff.Mundo also touches on why the NCAA needs to move ahead with its "five in five years" for eligibility, and how the NCAA is hurting itself by likely expanding the NCAA Tournament from 68 to 76 teams.Lastly, who were the TOP 10 Big 12 football players from 2000 to 2009. Mundo gives his list!Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you the Big 12 basketball transfer portal winners and losers after one week of the transfer portal being open. PLUS, Mundo discusses HOW the gap is growing dramatically on the high school football recruiting scene in the Big 12. Who is going to step up? And, a change in the Big 12 baseball tournament for this year that is a smart move!Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!