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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

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.

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

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

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

How did Texas Tech struggle so mightily in the Orange Bowl? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the Texas Tech vs. Oregon game in the College Football Playoff. From offensive struggles to a long layoff and more, we recap the Red Raiders loss in Miami Gardens. Subscribe to the channel if you're a Texas Tech or Big 12 football fan!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode on Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo gives previews and predictions for the next THREE Big 12 bowl games: Texas Tech vs. Oregon, Utah vs. Nebraska and Arizona State vs. Duke all a part of this episode!If you are new, please consider sharing the show as we grow into 2026 and leave a five-star rating and review!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What were the TOP 5 Big 12 stories from 2025? From College Football Playoff disrespect to the rise of Texas Tech, coaching changes and more, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo highlights the TOP 5 stories from the Big 12 Conference over the past year.Plus, in this mailbag episode, Mundo takes YOUR questions LIVE on the show! Please make sure you are subscribed if you are a Big 12 fan!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A BOOMING start for the Big 12 Conference, as Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses how the league is off to a 2-0 start in bowl season with wins over the SEC and ACC. But how many more wins does the Big 12 need to call it a success this bowl season?Also, Mundo talks about whether or not Kyle Whittingham is the enemy as he leaves for Michigan and poaches from the Big 12? And the James Nnaji story takes the next step as Tom Izzo rips on Baylor and Scott Drew for bringing in the former NBA Draft pick. BIG 12 fans: Please make sure you are subscribed to our show and as a belated Christmas gift, could you drop me a five-star rating and review?! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bowl season rolls on as Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down two key matchups with full predictions and picks against the spread for the two Big 12 bowl games this Saturday.In this episode, Mundo previews BYU vs Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl and Houston vs LSU in the Texas Bowl, including matchup keys, betting angles, and how these games fit into the broader Big 12 vs SEC narrative.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year long.

What's the WORST Big 12 football bowl game of the 2025-26 season and what's the BEST? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo counts down the bowl games of this Big 12 football season, from BYU vs. Georgia Tech to Texas Tech vs. Oregon, along with all of the rest. Plus, Mundo discusses how NIL is becoming exhausting and a prime example in Big 12 basketball getting more and more attention.

It's time for the Big 12 football MAILBAG show with Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo!He takes your questions on everything from the future of the Big 12 doing more events in Kansas City after the Chiefs announce they're moving to a domed stadium in Kansas, along with the latest around the College Football Playoff and potential coaching moves, and lots of questions about rankings from Big 12 fans this week! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down all the TOP stories in the Big 12, but starts with the SEC's bad first round of the College Football Playoff. Mundo gives his early thoughts on Texas Tech vs. Oregon. And in the Big 12, Kenny Dillingham stays at Arizona State, but his awkward moment after a new deal turns heads. Could Kyle Whittingham end up at Michigan? PLUS, a great Saturday of Big 12 basketball with league play around the corner!Please make sure you are subscribed and make my Christmas by dropping a 5-star rating and review! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Big 12 Conference's new private equity partnership with Weatherford Capital has raised some interesting questions about the league's long-term future — including conference expansion.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains how two brothers serving as managing partners at Weatherford Capital have deep institutional ties to both South Florida (USF) and Florida State, which has sparked speculation: Could the Big 12 and USF eventually strike a deal?Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this conversation, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by Tim Fitzgerald of Go Powercat and Big 12 Insiders to discuss whether or not the Big 12 needs MORE parity after this season, how BYU got hosed by being LDS, and whose stock in the BIG 12 is UP and DOWN?! Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year long!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's Big 12 football mailbag, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to all your TOP questions on the show, including the ongoing lawsuit on whether or not college athletes should be allowed to play five seasons instead of four seasons. Plus, a top Big 12 quarterback is hitting the transfer portal, where will he end up?Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo recaps a busy weekend across the Big 12, even as the football season winds down.Kenny Dillingham is staying at Arizona State is a huge win for the Sun Devils — and a massive statement for the Big 12! Meanwhile, Kyle Whittingham stepped down at Utah but hinted that his coaching career may not be finished just yet.Plus, controversy at Kansas as a Jayhawks player's mom publicly calls out the program's general manager, raising serious questions. We wrap things up by recapping Saturday's Big 12 basketball action and what it means moving forward.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was ABOUT TIME someone called out Notre Dame, and it just so happened to be Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo shares and reacts to the clip of Yormark from Tuesday night and why this was long overdue. Also, what does it mean for the Big 12 Conference? Mundo also touches on the big news that Utah has reportedly come to an agreement with a private equity firm.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year long!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to a Texas Tech 34-7 dominant win over BYU in the Big 12 Championship. What does the moment mean for Texas Tech and the College Football Playoff?! Please make sure you are subscribed to the podcast and drop a five-star rating and review! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2025 Big 12 Football Championship Game is set: the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the No. 11 BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. With both teams sitting at 11-1, this matchup has massive Big 12 and College Football Playoff implications.In this Heartland College Sports preview, Pete Mundo breaks down the key players to watch, the biggest storylines for both programs, and delivers his final prediction for Saturday's showdown.Subscribe for more independent Big 12 football coverage from Heartland College Sports!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy