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A season sweep is on the line as the Mountaineer basketball team heads to Cincinnati on Thursday night. West Virginia edged the Bearcats 62–60 in Morgantown earlier this season, but Cincinnati has been formidable at home, posting an 11–2 record inside Fifth Third Arena, including a win over nationally ranked Iowa State. In this episode, the “Guys” dive into the numbers, break down matchups, and identify the keys to victory. Hoppy delivers Obvious Observations, and listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts:
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.
Reality hits hard in the Big 12.West Virginia learned that lesson over the weekend as its perfect home-court run came to an end against a talented — and deceptive — Baylor team that arrived with just one league win. In this conference, it doesn't matter who you play or where you play. Anyone can get you.So… what now?The challenges only ramp up with a Thursday night trip to Cincinnati, followed by a Super Bowl Sunday showdown at home against nationally ranked Texas Tech.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong in Saturday's loss to Baylor, look ahead to a demanding week, and recap the WVU women's impressive victory over Baylor in a clash of nationally ranked teams.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Oklahoma State basketball finally gets the monkey off its back with its first Big 12 road win since February 2024, and the Cowboys did it behind a big night from Anthony Roy, who led the team in scoring, and a double-double performance from Christian Coleman.We break down what this win means for the program, why Roy's emergence matters, and how Coleman's physicality is changing Oklahoma State's ceiling.Then we pivot to Big 12 football, debating which team has the toughest schedule, who travels the most miles, and what that means in a league that stretches coast to coast.We wrap things up with a fun Oklahoma State / Big 12 trivia question to close it out.
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 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.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start the show with the news of Lou Holtz being admitted to hospice care, and Hollywood Smothers transferring to Texas. We then look at Missouri with Callum McAndrew from The Columbia Daily Tribune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heath starts hour 2 talking Florida with Jeff Cardozo from WRUF Gainesville, and congress unable to get legislation passed to improve college athletics. We then look around the SEC with Chris Marler from ESPN 104.5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After four days and nine schools, we've reached the end of In The Circle Big 12 Media Week. Today, we turn our attention to the Territorial Cup.First, we head to Tucson for a look at the Arizona Wildcats. You'll hear from head coach Caitlin Lowe and All-American Sydney Stewart as they discuss a loaded 2026 schedule and lofty expectations.Then, we make our way to Club Farrington to look at Arizona State. You'll hear from head coach Megan Bartlett and All-Big 12 selection Tanya Windle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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?
An important weekend looms for the Mountaineer basketball team.WVU, undefeated at home this season, welcomes Baylor to Hope Coliseum Saturday afternoon with a chance to gain ground in the Big 12 race. The Mountaineers enter the weekend at 14-7 overall and 5-3 in league play, currently tied for seventh with UCF.Baylor arrives in Morgantown with a completely rebuilt roster, returning no players from last season's team. Even for veteran head coach Scott Drew, it's unfamiliar territory, as the Bears sit tied for last place in the conference.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what's at stake Saturday and recap WVU's come-from-behind victory over Kansas State on Tuesday night.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with Textual Healing.
We're at the penultimate day of Big 12 Media Week on In The Circle. We kick off today in Stillwater with a look at Oklahoma State. You'll hear from head coach Kenny Gajewski and All-Big 12 First Team selection Amanda Hasler on what it will take for the Cowgirls to return to Oklahoma City.Afterward, we return to home base for a look at the UCF Knights. Joining us are head coach Cindy Ball-Malone and All-Freshman selection Izzy Mertes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Couz's Corner, we dive into the current state of West Virginia football and its competitiveness within the Big 12 Conference. I'll be reacting to a recent article from Athlon Sports that critiques Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers' performance in 2025, and explores the challenges they face as they look to improve in 2026. Join me for this discussion! In this video, we'll cover: A breakdown of the Athlon Sports critique of the 2025 season. Key challenges for WVU football heading into 2026. My reaction to the "miles away" narrative—is it a fair assessment? What needs to change for the Mountaineers to become Big 12 contenders. _________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Song: West Virginia Born & Raised Author: Justin Walker Generator: Produced with Suno AI Date: 2026 Audio: https://suno.com/s/xPToQRTl2rnNEia1 Athlon Sports: https://athlonsports.com/college-football/rich-rodriguez-west-virginia-return-2025-season-grade CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-grades-first-year-coaches-bill-belichick/ _________________________________________________ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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!
College basketball analytics expert Evan Miyakawa, creator of EvanMiya.com, joins the show to break down why the Big 12 is once again the most dangerous conference heading toward March Madness. Miya explains how six elite Big 12 teams stack up nationally, why the league's top-heavy strength makes the regular season a grind, and how that battle-tested profile translates to postseason success. The conversation also dives into national title contenders, surprising teams, disappointing programs, freshman impact across the sport, and why this season features one of the deepest pools of legitimate championship threats in recent memory. #collegebasketball #cbb #mbb #hoops #analytics #marchmadness #big12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Day 3 of Big 12 Media Week on In The Circle. Naturally, that means we're talking three Big 12 teams, each looking to make its own improvements in 2026.First, we head to Iowa State as the Cyclones look to build on their strong finish from 2025. You'll hear from head coach Jamie Pinkerton and All-Big 12 First Team performer Jessie Clemons.Next, it's off to Lawrence, Kansas, for some Rock Chalk, Jayhawk. Head coach Jennifer McFalls and All-Big 12 Defensive Team selection Presley Limbaugh share expectations for this massive Kansas roster.We wrap things up in H-Town, where the Cougars enter Year 1 under new head coach Chrissy Schoonmaker. She and budding star infielder Makenna Mitchell discuss how Houston is set to make noise in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ryan Phillis - Director of Football S&C at BYU - joins us for the 135th episode of MTN. On today's episode of the podcast, we dive into profiling and bucketing a Big12 team on the 1080 Sprint, using heavy resistance & assistance, complimenting training with DSI in the weight room, and understanding the role of 'individualization' in the in-season period. Ryan is an open book when it comes to training, programming, coaching, and everything in between and we were grateful to have him join us for this oneFollow Ryan on IG @phillis25Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeBig shoutout to the best partner and training product on the planet: 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint and Quantum are truly the two best pieces of training equipment in the world. The incredible number of use ability makes 1080 truly a game-changer. Check them out at 1080motion.com
Nebraska loses but impresses, Bill Belichick NOT a 1st Ballot HOFer, Matt Postins talks Big 12 Hoops
Nebraska loses but impresses, Bill Belichick NOT a 1st Ballot HOFer, Matt Postins talks Big 12 Hoops
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.
On Tuesday's Daily Clone, T.J. Otzelberger explains how Joshua Jefferson's leadership has taken a step up in 2026. Plus, Bill Fennelly explains how Jada Williams took a step up and won the Big 12 Player of the Week. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
In this episode, Tim speaks with Brian Dubiski, Chairman and CEO of the Union Jack Classic.Their conversation explores what the first NCAA football game in London represents for the future of college athletics.Arizona State and Kansas will face off at Wembley Stadium in September 2026. The matchup marks a historic moment for the Big 12 Conference. More importantly, it reveals a broader shift in how college sport is embracing internationalization.Tim and Brian discuss global strategy, international media rights, revenue generation, and long-term institutional planning in an era shaped by NIL and revenue sharing.Brian also shares the personal origin of the Pink Bows Foundation, founded in memory of his daughter. He explains how that work led to the Showstop® Procedure, a global training and certification model focused on crowd safety and prevention at large-scale events.This episode situates the Union Jack Classic within a wider conversation about internationalization, safety, responsibility, recruitment, alumni engagement, and the evolving role of athletic departments as global actors.The future of college sport is global.Learn more about the Union Jack ClassicLearn more about the Pink Bows FoundationIt's happening. We walking!
Day 2 of Big 12 Media Week on In The Circle takes us to the state of Utah. First, we'll discuss the BYU Cougars, who aim to return to the NCAA Tournament after being among the First Four Out in each of the last two seasons. You'll hear from Head Coach Gordon Eakin and ace pitcher Kaysen Korth on what it will take to make that happen.Then, we head to Salt Lake City to talk all things Utah Utes. Last season, Utah showed improvement behind a young, talented roster. You'll hear from Head Coach Amy Hogue about balancing the regular season with hosting the AUSL Talons, while Kennedy Proctor shares how she's looking to build off last year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to Episode #70 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast.After a tough loss in Lubbock this past week, the Coogs are now 17-2, 5-1 in the Big 12, and #10 in the AP Poll. An important week ahead with a sneaky good TCU up next, as well as a rematch vs Cincinatti. 6 games into Big 12 conference play, the 3 old men discuss "Who will/needs to become the X-Factor for a Final 4 push this year?".Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the loss to Tech, preview the TCU & Cincy games, and discuss which kid(s) need to step up in order to make a March Madness run.- No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering- Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io- Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/
It's a pivotal week for the Mountaineer basketball team.Undefeated at home this season, WVU returns to Morgantown to host Kansas State on Tuesday and Baylor on Saturday. The week presents an opportunity to respond after Saturday's loss at No. 1 Arizona.The Mountaineers begin the week tied for seventh in the Big 12 alongside UCF. With eight of WVU's final 11 regular-season games coming against teams currently below them in the league standings, the path to strengthening the postseason résumé is clearly defined.In this episode, the “Guys” recap the two-game swing through Arizona and preview Tuesday night's matchup with Kansas State.Listener questions and comments close out the show.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Chuck kicks off hour 2 looking at the Dabo-Ole Miss situation with Will Vandervort from The Clemson Insider, and other CFB topics. We then look at what’s happening in Oklahoma with Parker Thune from KREF Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens today’s show with Clemson’s accusations of Ole Miss tampering with a player, and how the presence of talent isn’t enough in the SEC. We then look at Ohio State and their new OC hire with Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're two weeks away from the season and full steam ahead at In The Circle. Today marks the start of Big 12 Media Week, and we open with a bang. Our first stop is Lubbock, where Texas Tech has the softball world buzzing with its roster. You'll hear from head coach Gerry Glasco, along with NiJaree Canady and Mihyia Davis, on the lofty expectations entering 2026.Then we head to Waco, where the Baylor Bears are hungry to return to postseason success. We'll chat with head coach Glenn Moore and senior infielder Amber Toven about what it will take to get back to the top of the league in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Chuck’s opening monologue. Chuck then looks at the playoffs staying at twelve games for now before talking USC with Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck starts hour 2 talking with Jake Crain from Crain and Cone on his early top 25, and Damon Wilson committing to Miami after leaving Mizzou. We then talk Tennessee with Russell Smith from Fox Sports Knoxville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to the Sorry to Interrupt podcast! Sean and Will are back for their first edition of “College Hoops Corner” of the season as they begin by recapping the notable results from the week including UCLA knocking off #4 Purdue, Arizona and Miami (Ohio) staying undefeated as well as Kansas getting its third straight win. Then in Part 2, the guys preview a loaded weekend schedule including some top-25 matchups in the ACC, BIG10 and BIG12. Everyone enjoy the pod!
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.
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Jake Brend and Brent Blum react to No. 9 Iowa State's throttling of UCF as Joshua Jefferson picked up another triple-double. Are they back? It's Big 12 football schedule release day. All this and more presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps some of him and Rob's Gray's meeting with Jimmy Rogers. Iowa State's new head coach talks about his biggest recruiting surprise and how he plans to bring his team together in the offseason. Plus, Brend reacts to the Big 12 schedule release. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
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.