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The Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast is an excellent podcast that provides in-depth analysis and coverage of the Big 12 conference. Hosted by Pete Mundo, this podcast offers a unique perspective on all things Big 12, making it a must-listen for college sports fans.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Pete's ability to call it like he sees it. He provides honest and unbiased analysis, giving listeners a true understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each team in the conference. Pete's independent support for all things Big 12 adds credibility to his analysis, as he genuinely wants to see every team succeed.
Another standout feature of this podcast is its comprehensive coverage. It doesn't just focus on the powerhouse teams; instead, it takes the time to discuss and analyze each team in the conference. This inclusivity allows fans of smaller or less successful teams to feel represented and engaged with the content. Additionally, Pete's knowledge and passion for the history of the conference shine through in his discussions, providing listeners with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Big 12.
While there aren't many negative aspects to point out, one minor criticism is that some listeners have mentioned that they would appreciate longer episodes. The content provided is already informative and enjoyable, but extending the duration could allow for even more discussion and analysis.
In conclusion, The Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast is undeniably one of the best college sports podcasts available. With its insightful analysis, unbiased coverage, and inclusive approach, Pete Mundo delivers a top-notch show that appeals to fans throughout the Big 12 conference. Whether you're a fan of powerhouse teams or root for underdogs, this podcast has something for everyone.

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.

The Big 12 Tournament Championship Game is here and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins give you a full breakdown, preview and prediction for the Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars on Saturday night. We talk about how this game is going play out, who has the edge and who wins the game.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

In this episode, Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins react to the breaking news that the Big 12 Conference is moving to a hardwood floor for the rest of the Big 12 Tournament, plus, a preview and prediction for Iowa State vs. Arizona and Kansas vs. Houston.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the anti-LDS chants directed at BYU during the Big 12 Tournament, but the conference also faced other issues this week. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains how the commissioner handled the big issue this week.Also, from the much-hyped Big 12 glass court that turned into a major bust, to Kansas State's interim coach delivering a bizarre postgame press conference, there has been no shortage of drama.Mundo also explains why the Big 12 still has work to do when it comes to building true conference rivalries in the new 16-team league.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage every week.

It's Big 12 Tournament week in Kansas City and Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins break down the full bracket, the easy and hard paths, the bubble discussions, along with two predictions for the tournament and the future of the event in Kansas City!Don't miss it and please share this episode with a die-hard Big 12 basketball fan!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

The Big 12 basketball regular season is over and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo analyzes who is rising at the right time of the season, and who is struggling one week from Selection Sunday? And who is he unsure of at this point in time?! 0:00 Intro0:30 You Can't Deny These Guys3:25 They're Reeling Right Now6:40 Buyer Beware!10:15 The Hottest Team No One is Talking About13:15 The First Time to Sell This Ever... 17:20 Hold, Hold, Hold!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Some of the best teams in the Big 12 Conference seem to be limping down the stretch. How concerning should this be as we get closer to March Madness? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and lead Big 12 basketball columnist Matthew Postins discuss these topics, the bubble and look ahead to the final Saturday of the regular season.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for Big 12 news, analysis and college football discussion every week.

With ONE game left in the Big 12 Conference basketball regular season, what's the best chance for the Big 12 to get a ninth team into the NCAA Tournament? Is the league destined for eight? Plus, did our friend Josh Pate put together the PERFECT conference realignment in college football? We debate and discuss on the show!Subscribe below to the FREE newsletter and join the forums!

In this episode, Pete Mundo reacts to Arizona winning over Iowa State on Big Monday and what the game means for the Big 12 Conference in the standings and the Big 12 Tournament seeding in the final week of the regular season. Plus, a look ahead to Tuesday night's Big 12 games! Subscribe below to the FREE newsletter and join the forums!

Iowa State travels to play Arizona in a Big Monday Showdown in the Big 12 Conference. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses what the game means in the Big 12 standings and for the Big 12 Tournament, the key matchups and gives a final score prediction ahead of tip-off.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

With one week left in the Big 12 basketball regular season, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo analyzes who is rising at the right time of the season, and who is on the struggle bus?! Meantime, which teams are just hanging on for dear life?!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Is Arizona the favorite to win the Big 12 regular season? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by lead basketball writer Matthew Postins to break down the Big 12 title race, which teams are built for a deep March Madness run, who's on the bubble, and previews of this weekend's biggest games — including Kansas vs. Arizona and Texas Tech vs. Iowa State.Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage all season long.If you're a BIG 12 fan, subscribe for our FREE 3x weekly newsletter here: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's Big 12 Mailbag, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo looks into the craziness that is shaping up to be the NCAA Tournament Bubble for the Big 12 Conference.Plus the rest of your questions this week around the Big 12 Conference, including Dick Vitale commenting on Kansas vs. Darryn Peterson, Houston's comparison to last year, injuries plague the Big 12 this season, along with your Big 12 baseball questions and wise-guy comments!

Houston hits the road to play Kansas in a must-watch Big Monday game in the Big 12 Conference from Allen Fieldhouse. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives you his preview and prediction for this huge game that will help decide the Big 12 regular season champion!If you're a BIG 12 fan, subscribe for our FREE 3x weekly newsletter here: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With two weeks left in the Big 12 basketball regular season, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo analyzes who is rising at the right time of the season, and who is falling off the cliff? Meantime, which teams are just hanging on for dear life?! Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

The Big 12 basketball race is tightening — but who should be the favorite as we head down the stretch?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by lead Big 12 columnist Matthew Postins to break down the conference title race, debate who deserves favorite status right now, and discuss the growing controversy surrounding Kansas and Darryn Peterson.We also preview this Saturday's biggest Big 12 basketball games and what they mean for the league race, NCAA Tournament seeding, and momentum heading into March.

The Big 12 Conference suffered TWO big injuries that change the landscape of the Big 12 basketball race. And how many teams can realistically make a deep run in March Madness?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains what these injuries mean for the Big 12 race, where the race goes from here and how it impacts March Madness and the Big 12 Tournament. Plus, Mundo discusses Big 12 teams getting bailed on in football by the SEC. 0:00 Big 12 Injuries and the Basketball Race Impact11:24 SEC Football Bails on a Big 12 Team16:00 Thinking About Our Fans Dealing with Fires in the Heartland

In this week's Big 12 mailbag, how ugly will it get between Jerome Tang and Kansas State? Also, is college baseball an underrated money-maker for college sports? That and more of your Big 12 questions, including the more attractive Big 12 basketball jobs, what teams are potentially at risk of not making the NCAA Tournament, how many from the Big 12 will, along with Pete's personal Doug Gottlieb story and experience!

Kansas State has fired head coach Jerome Tang, bringing a sudden end to one of the most dramatic tenures in recent Big 12 basketball history.Pete Mundo breaks down how Tang's run at Kansas State started with massive momentum, why things unraveled, and what the Wildcats will be looking for next. Plus, what this move means for Kansas State's place in the Big 12 and the coaching carousel ahead.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down who's rising toward contender status, who's slipping, and which teams are starting to flash real warning signs in this week's Big 12 Basketball Stock Report: Buy, Sell or Hold.Which programs helped their stock?Which teams should fans be worried about?And who's stuck in neutral heading toward the end of February? Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

My apologies for uploading an OLD show, rather than the correct show, on Thursday. Here is the correct one. Have a great weekend!Big 12 basketball chaos is back. Heartland College Sports basketball columnist Matthew Postins joins Pete Mundo to break down a wild week in the league.We react to Jerome Tang and Tad Boyle publicly ripping their teams, TCU's upset of Iowa State, and Kansas knocking off Arizona. Plus, we preview a massive weekend of Big 12 games, including Iowa State vs. Kansas and Texas Tech vs. Arizona.S

Big 12 basketball chaos is back. Heartland College Sports basketball columnist Matthew Postins joins Pete Mundo to break down a wild week in the league.We react to Jerome Tang and Tad Boyle publicly ripping their teams, TCU's upset of Iowa State, and Kansas knocking off Arizona. Plus, we preview a massive weekend of Big 12 games, including Iowa State vs. Kansas and Texas Tech vs. Arizona.S

The Big 12 Conference hyped up a big announcement. But did it live up to the hype? Is a a state-of-the-art full LED video sports floor really a big deal to the Big 12 fans at the Conference Tournament next month?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo dives into how this announcement got oversold and what's really in it for YOU, the Big 12 fan!

In this week's mailbag, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo answers your TOP Big 12 questions of the week, including a couple of programs getting bad publicity! Plus, Mundo discusses the Big 12 Tournament, it's future, why the BIG 12 needs to stay in Kansas City, and also how many teams could end up in March Madness for the league, and why it won't be more. Get your questions in NOW!

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down the latest Big 12 Basketball Stock Report, sorting teams into contenders, bubble teams, and potential busts as the regular season hits the stretch run.Who's surging at the right time?Which teams are slipping toward the bubble?And which programs should be legitimately worried heading into March?This week's stock report dives into momentum, resume wins, and where the Big 12 race stands.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by HCS basketball columnist Matthew Postins to break down the Big 12 landscape entering the final month of the regular season. Who's the best team in the conference right now? Which programs are on the NCAA Tournament bubble? And which teams have been the biggest disappointments so far?We discuss Big 12 contenders, bubble teams, underachievers, and what to watch as March approaches.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down the five biggest storylines that will shape Big 12 basketball in the month of February, as the conference title race, NCAA Tournament seeding, and momentum toward March Madness all come into focus.Which teams can separate from the pack?Who has a chance to surge toward contender status?And which programs face the most pressure over the next four weeks?Plus, what February usually tells us about who's actually built for a deep March run in the Big 12.

In this week's Big 12 mailbag, Pete Mundo discusses the disaster awaiting BYU and the Big 12 Conference in 2026 at the hands of Notre Dame and an awful College Football Playoff model.Plus, can the Big 12 surprise with College GameDay appearances next season? That and more of your questions!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down who's rising toward contender status, who's slipping, and which teams are starting to flash real warning signs in this week's Big 12 Basketball Stock Report: Buy, Sell or Hold.Which programs helped their stock?Which teams should fans be worried about?And who's stuck in neutral heading toward February?Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down Kansas vs. BYU and what we learned from this Top-15 Big 12 showdown. What did the Jayhawks prove? What does this result mean for BYU? And how does this game reshape the Big 12 race moving forward?

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by HCS basketball columnist Matthew Postins to break down the Big 12 landscape and debate whether the league is becoming top-heavy in basketball. With a clear top tier of teams that look like legitimate Final Four contenders, is there a concerning drop-off behind them?

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why the Big 12 should consider launching its own network, and then breaks down the best and worst non-conference and conference games on the 2026 Big 12 football schedule.Plus, which matchups are must-watch? Which ones miss the mark? Let's dive in!

Which Big 12 basketball coaches are feeling the heat as we approach the halfway mark of conference play?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives his list of coaches who could be getting fired after the season wraps up. There are three coaches in particular that Mundo is keeping an eye on.Plus, Mundo talks about Texas Tech football compared to Houston basketball, way-too-early Top 25's in college football for the Big 12 and much more!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down who's rising toward contender status, who's slipping, and which teams are starting to flash real warning signs in this week's Big 12 Basketball Stock Report: Buy, Sell or Hold.Which programs helped their stock?Which teams should fans be worried about?And who's stuck in neutral heading toward February?Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Big 12 basketball has it all right now.Pete Mundo is joined by Big 12 basketball columnist Matthew Postins to break down a wild week in the conference, including questions surrounding Bill Self's health, Bobby Hurley's surprising comments about home-court advantage, and Arizona rising to No. 1 in the country.The guys also preview one of the biggest games of the season as Texas Tech hosts Houston, plus what it all means for the Big 12 moving forward.

The Big 12 football schedule is officially out — and there's a lot to unpack.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down the Big 12 football schedule, reacting to the biggest winners, losers, and key takeaways, plus one takeaway for every Big 12 team.In this episode:Four big-picture takeaways from the Big 12 scheduleWinners and losers based on schedule difficulty and timingWhat the schedule means for the Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff hopesTeam-by-team thoughts on how each program faredSubscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year.

What's the move? A 16-team College Football Playoff? Or a 24-team College Football Playoff? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains what's best for the Big 12 and whether or not the conference should side with the Big Ten or the SEC.Plus, Mundo answers the rest of your Big 12 football and basketball questions in this mailbag episode! Who are the best new rivalries in the Big 12 Conference?! Which transfer portal classes does Mundo like that best?! That and more!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

After another loaded weekend of Big 12 basketball, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down his Buy, Sell and Hold teams based on momentum, confidence, and what actually matters going forward.Which teams helped their stock? Who should fans be worried about? And which programs haven't changed the outlook yet?Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

The transfer portal continues to reshape the Big 12, and after another busy week, here are the Top 3 winners and losers from Week 2 of the Big 12 transfer portal.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down the Week 2 winners and losers in the Big 12 transfer portal, including which teams nailed their additions, which rosters still have holes, and what it all means heading toward the 2026 seasonSIGN up for our FREE 3x weekly Big 12 newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2013905/1964875/Who helped themselves the most in Week 2? And which programs came up short and had the top losses?

Big 12 Basketball is loaded, but there are huge questions atop the conference standings, like who really is the best team in the league?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins discuss why we may have to wait until later in the season to get a feel for what the top of this league actually looks like. We also discussed the week that was in the league, with the best wins, worst losses and who has the best chance to impress coming up this weekend in a busy Saturday that includes a Top 15 match up in Lubbock, Texas.Please consider a 5-star rating and review on the podcast if you are a new or long-time listener! Thank you!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Big Ten has dominated the College Football Playoff in recent seasons and it's raising real questions about the future balance of power in college football.SIGN up for our FREE 3x weekly Big 12 newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2013905/1964875/In this Monday Mailbag episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo dives into whether Big Ten CFP dominance could eventually push the SEC toward another realignment move, including speculation around whether the league might target a major brand like Miami.Plus, we hit several more Big 12 fan questions on the transfer portal, the future of realignment, NIL, and what comes next for college football's power structure, including the College Football Playoff future.

Saturday's Big 12 basketball slate may have told us more than we expected.After a full day of conference action, a few teams are starting to separate themselves, while others are already showing warning signs early in the season. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down what stood out from Saturday's games and whether the Big 12 race is beginning to take shape or if it's still far too early to tell.Which teams impressed the most? Who has work to do? And is early separation real — or just a January mirage?

The SEC's bowl season struggles raised plenty of questions — and we break down what went wrong, why it matters, and whether the conference's dominance is being overstated.Then, we turn to the Big 12 transfer portal, handing out Week 1 winners and losers as teams reshape their rosters heading into the 2026 season. Who helped themselves early? Who still has work to do?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo delivers honest, independent college football analysis you won't get anywhere else.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins break down the Big 12 basketball scene as conference play gets underway this week across the country. Who is the team(s) to beat? How stacked is this freshman class? Which team(s) might surprise?We cover it all! Please make sure you are subscribed to the channel and leave a 5-star rating and review! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The college football transfer portal is already off to a wild start and the Big 12 Conference is going through an absolutely chaotic few days. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs through a wild few days, where the Big 12 teams stand right now and who has work to do!Plus MORE of your Big 12 football mailbag questions in this LIVE episode! Who are the top 3 winners and losers so far from the transfer portal? What players are you most surprised by leaving? Plus, we even touch on NFL landing spots for former Big 12 players in this episode!

The Big 12 is off to a rough start in the 2026, with bad bowl losses to stumble down the home stretch of bowl season, while coaching staffs are being upended, notably by Kyle Whittingham and Matt Campbell. Meanwhile, Notre Dame finds itself under fire after bowl game TV ratings surge, raising fresh questions about the Irish's place in college football.Plus, the Big 12 basketball season tips off with one of the wildest opening weekends in recent memory, delivering drama, dominance, and early statement wins across the conference.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks it all down in this episode.Please consider subscribing and leaving a 5-star rating and review! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy