Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

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!

Tim Brando joins Pete Mundo from Heartland College Sports to break down the growing tension between the Big 12 and Texas Tech over Friday night football games — and what it means for the future of the conference.Is this just a TV-driven decision… or is there a bigger issue brewing inside the league?We dive into:The Big 12 vs Texas Tech disagreementThe return of Friday night games and what's at stakeThe long-term future of the conferenceWhich program could be the next “it” team in the Big 12⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:51 Big 12 vs Texas Tech tension8:05 Consolidation for College Football? 14:45 The Next "IT" Team in the Big 12?22:30 The Next Best Big 12 Rivalry? Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

FanDuel just dropped new College Football Playoff odds… and they are completely WRONG about the Big 12.In this video, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo break down where the biggest mistakes are in the latest CFP odds, from teams being overhyped to programs that are getting seriously disrespected heading into the 2026 season.The transfer portal, returning production, and schedule all play a role—and when you look closer, there are some major gaps between perception and reality.Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

The Big 12 is making a serious statement in the transfer portal—and the numbers back it up.According to ESPN's latest rankings from Bill Connelly, six of the top 11 transfer portal classes in college football belong to Big 12 programs. That's not just impressive, it's a sign the conference is thriving in the modern era of roster building.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to what each team in the rankings is doing well, the winners, and what it means for the Big 12 in 2026. Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

Should the Big 12 reconsider expansion with UConn after another deep postseason run?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down why UConn continues to make a strong case as a future Big 12 addition, what it would mean for the conference, and whether the timing is finally right.Plus, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire sounds off on the Big 12 over a potential Friday night football game vs. Houston, and what it says about the league moving forward.Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

Arizona's season comes to an end in the Final Four with a loss to Michigan, but what really went wrong, and how should we view this run?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down what cost Arizona the game, where things fell short late, and why this was still a successful season for Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats.Subscribe for more Big 12 and March Madness coverage!

It's time to preview March Madness Final 4 games with our Heartland College Sports Arizona vs. Michigan prediction.Can the Wildcats pull off the upset and advance to the National Championship game? PLUS, we cover some Big 12 coaching rumors for two huge Big 12 programs.Subscribe for more Big 12 and March Madness coverage!

Is spring football on its way out?In this exclusive interview, GoPowercat's Tim Fitzgerald joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss how much juice is left in spring football, and the death of spring football games.We also dive into a tough NCAA Tournament stretch for the Big 12, the evolving business of college athletics in the NIL era, and why college baseball may be quietly on the rise.If you care about the future of college sports — this is a must-watch.

Cody Campbell is taking aim at FOX Sports and the Big 12.The Texas Tech booster is speaking out against Friday night football games, calling out FOX Sports and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark in the process. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo picks his side and explains why it matters.Plus, we dive into why Arizona's Final Four run is critical for the Big 12's national perception, the latest UNC coaching odds (including Tommy Lloyd), rising jet travel costs in college football, and more from around the conference.Please consider sharing this episode with a friend who is a BIG 12 fan and subscribe!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arizona is headed to the Final Four… but what does it say about the rest of the Big 12?In this video, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down Arizona's win over Purdue, what went wrong for the Big 12 in March Madness, and the bigger picture for the conference after a disappointing NCAA Tournament showing.PLUS, will Tommy Lloyd stay? And Kelvin Sampson is returning, what are those Big 12 implications?

The Sweet 16 started Thursday and the Big 12 went 1-1. Arizona rolled Arkansas, while Houston lost to Illinois. What went right and what went wrong on Thursday night?Plus, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo looks ahead to the Elite 8 with a preview and prediction for Arizona vs. Purdue!Subscribe for more Big 12 and March Madness coverage!

In this episode, Pete Mundo gets you ready as Big 12 Conference baseball heads into Week 3 of league play with Kendall Rogers, the Managing Editor of D1Baseball.com. College baseball continues to grow in popularity, and Rogers tells Mundo where the Big 12 stacks up vs. the SEC and ACC, and what's to come in the weeks ahead! You'll learn a lot from Kendall and our conversation.Subscribe for more Big 12 coverage!

It's Sweet 16 time with three Big 12 teams trying to advance to the Elite 8. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and lead Big 12 basketball columnist Matthew Postins break down the games, make their picks with predictions and a full game preview for Arizona vs. Arkansas, Houston vs. Illinois and Iowa State vs. Tennessee.Subscribe for more Big 12 and March Madness coverage!

The Big 12 Conference only got three teams to the Sweet 16, fewer than the Big Ten (6) and the SEC (4). What does that say about the league that called itself the best after the NBA?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives an honest analysis as to what it means. Plus, a TON of coaching news and rumors around the league in the last two days. Who are the winners and losers? Subscribe for more Big 12 and March Madness coverage!

The Big 12 Conference only had three teams in the Sweet 16 after the league went 3-3 in its Second Round NCAA Tournament games.So, what went wrong? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the second round Big 12 games with a game-by-game breakdown. Subscribe for more Big 12 and March Madness coverage!

It's time for your Big 12 March Madness picks and predictions for every second round NCAA Tournament game as teams battle for a spot in the Sweet 16.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you the rundown for all six Big 12 second round match ups, as TCU, Houston, Kansas, Iowa State, Texas Tech and Arizona try to punch a ticket to the Sweet 16.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

Can THREE Big 12 teams reach this year's Final Four?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo drops his predictions and why it's entirely possible we see that happen during this March Madness. Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.BRACKET Challenge Sign Up for $100 + Heartland merch: https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2ge3dgmbzheyto===/join?invited-by=ivxhi4tzhizdgojugy4dcnbq&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF26_cpy_invite_new_mt_bpm&pool-join-key=NjP3EyFutay4TfT2q1UdS4pzvjHc4eu9&senderRole=m5afn3afg9ewrg

It's March Madness time! We have picks and previews for each Big 12 basketball first round game in the NCAA Tournament, from Arizona vs. LIU to TCU vs. Ohio State and Texas Tech vs. Akron, along with every game in between.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.BRACKET Challenge Sign Up for $100 + Heartland merch: https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2ge3dgmbzheyto===/join?invited-by=ivxhi4tzhizdgojugy4dcnbq&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF26_cpy_invite_new_mt_bpm&pool-join-key=NjP3EyFutay4TfT2q1UdS4pzvjHc4eu9&senderRole=m5afn3afg9ewrg

The 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to begin, and the Big 12 Conference has eight teams in the dance. But WHO has the BEST and WORST chance to get to a Final 4 this year?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo ranks the eight teams from the toughest to the easiest path to end up playing in this year's Final 4. Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.BRACKET Challenge Sign Up for $100 + Heartland merch: https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2ge3dgmbzheyto===/join?invited-by=ivxhi4tzhizdgojugy4dcnbq&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF26_cpy_invite_new_mt_bpm&pool-join-key=NjP3EyFutay4TfT2q1UdS4pzvjHc4eu9&senderRole=m5afn3afg9ewrg

In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins react to the Big 12 Conference landing eight teams in the NCAA Tournament. Who got a favorable draw? Who is looking at a rough road to the Final Four? We talk about all EIGHT Big 12 teams, and what their path looks like.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

The Arizona Wildcats are your Big 12 Basketball Tournament Champions after beating the Houston Cougars 79-74.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you his TOP 3 takeaways and LIVE reaction on the show, including what this game means ahead of Selection Sunday for March Madness.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.