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Did Week 0 already change how we should view the Big 12 in 2026?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is LIVE for the Monday night Heartland College Sports mailbag to break down the fallout from TCU's disastrous loss to North Carolina, what it means for the Horned Frogs and whether it's an early warning sign for the Big 12.Plus, we're turning the page to Week 1, discussing the biggest questions facing the conference, which teams we're buying and selling, and answering YOUR Big 12 football questions live.Was TCU's loss just one bad game, or are some of our preseason Big 12 expectations already looking wrong?Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media!

TCU's disastrous Week 0 loss to North Carolina has raised some major questions about the Horned Frogs, and the Big 12 Conference as a whole heading into the 2026 college football season.Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by Drake Toll of Locked On Big 12 to break down what went wrong for TCU, whether the loss should change expectations for the Horned Frogs, and what it means for the Big 12 moving forward.Plus, Pete and Drake preview the 2026 Big 12 football season, discuss the teams they're buying and selling, the biggest questions entering Week 1, and which contenders have the best chance to emerge from a wide-open conference race.

SEASON KICKOFF SALE: Get 75% off an Inside Carolina subscription for the first year! Join today - http://www.InsideCarolina.com - New Subscribers Only Inside Carolina's Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's 15-10 win over TCU to open the 2026 season. The trio runs throw the highs and lows for the Tar Heels across the field - offensive standouts, defensive playmakers and a key special teams play that changed the trajectory of the game. Staples discusses the importance of Billy Edwards and decision making against the TCU defensive front on the offensive side of the ball as well as Jelani Thurman's breakout performance. They also highlight the defensive adjustments Belichick and staff made after the Horned Frogs had success early on outside runs. Finall, Sanders takes his mulligan on the season predictions after Carolina's win in Ireland to wrap the show. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TCU football got off to a brutal start in Week Zero, falling to North Carolina in Dublin, and Bigger Than 12 is breaking down everything that went wrong. Jake Brend and Derek Duke examine TCU's lack of discipline, costly penalties, offensive struggles, and the disappointing debut of quarterback Jaden Craig. The guys debate how much blame belongs on Craig, the offensive line, and TCU's receivers, while also giving credit to a TCU defense that held North Carolina to just 15 points and under 100 rushing yards. They also discuss whether this loss says something bigger about Sonny Dykes, who is now facing increased pressure after failing to consistently get the Horned Frogs back to the level they reached during their College Football Playoff run. Plus, Jake and Derek revisit the growing "Ireland curse" and argue whether Big 12 teams should continue playing Week Zero games in Dublin. They also look ahead to the rest of the opening weekend, including Baylor vs. Auburn, Cincinnati vs. Boston College, and Colorado vs. Georgia Tech, before making their picks and discussing the Big 12's early-season outlook. Drafting Big 12 QBs and more. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina delivered Week Zero's biggest shock, holding TCU scoreless for the final 49 minutes of a rainy 15–10 upset in Dublin. Gary examines the Tar Heels' suddenly promising defense, Bobby Petrino's offensive debut, Billy Edwards Jr.'s steady performance and the costly penalties that doomed Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs.Memphis made an immediate statement under Charles Huff by overcoming UNLV's advantages in yardage, possession time and turnovers. The Tigers' dominant defensive front produced six sacks and helped reshape the early Group of Six College Football Playoff race.Virginia supplied the weekend's most complete performance, crushing NC State behind Bo Pribula, an experienced offensive line and a relentless rushing attack. The result raises expectations in Charlottesville while creating serious early questions for CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack.The rapid-fire reaction round covers Stanford's wild escape against Hawaii, Florida State's troubling performance against New Mexico State, USC's explosive start and defensive collapse, North Dakota State's dominant FBS debut and Sacramento State's unusual opener against Eastern Michigan.Gary also breaks down the most important Week Zero betting results: unders finished 6–2, favorites went just 4–4 against the spread and both outright underdog winners leaned on defense. Plus, a look ahead to a loaded Week 1 featuring LSU–Clemson, Oregon–Boise State, Notre Dame–Wisconsin and SMU–Florida State.

The 2026 college football season is here, and there is already plenty of Big 12 drama to break down in this week's Winners & Losers.Pete Mundo discusses TCU's decision to ban the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, while the Horned Frogs also land on the winners side thanks to Steve Belichick not coaching for North Carolina in Week 0.Plus, BYU and Kalani Sitake face an uncomfortable situation involving Brian Santiago, Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall earns winner status, Oklahoma State lands a major offensive line commitment, and Lane Kiffin takes the blame for helping force college football to shut the door on NFL players returning to the college game.Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media!

SEASON KICKOFF SALE: Get 75% off an Inside Carolina subscription for the first year! Join today - http://www.InsideCarolina.com - New Subscribers Only Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the reasons North Carolina can beat TCU and have a successful football season in 2026. On Thursday's Game Plan show, Barnes picked the Heels to win a close one over the Horned Frogs and he details the reasons for that prediction as well as signs that point to Carolina Football being better than many expect. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEASON KICKOFF SALE: Get 75% off an Inside Carolina subscription for the first year! Join today - http://www.InsideCarolina.com - New Subscribers Only NEW SPONSOR - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at LMNT.com. Try LMNT and see how you feel. LMNT has a world-class customer service team. If for any reason you're not satisfied – they'll take care of you. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and IC football analyst Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to preview and predict North Carolina's season opener against TCU on Saturday. The IC trio breaks down the importance of the season opener for not only this team, but Bill Belichick and the entire Carolina program, especially given the way last season played out. Barnes and Staples highlight the matchups and areas of concern on both sides of the ball for the Heels and how important UNC's trenches - especially Christo Kelly and the offensive line in front of quarterback Billy Edwards, Jr. Carolina's secondary and linebacker play is highlighted as well as special teams under new coordinator Billy Miller. Finally, the prediction portion of the show as Barnes, Staples and Ashley take turns previewing and predicting how they believe the Tar Heels and Horned Frogs will play out in Ireland on Saturday. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week Zero has arrived, and the betting market is already moving dramatically across the eight-game college football slate. Gary examines the latest spreads, injury reports, quarterback decisions, betting splits and updated leans before Saturday's action begins.TCU is receiving overwhelming support ahead of its Dublin rematch with North Carolina, pushing the Horned Frogs close to a double-digit favorite. However, the history of unders and outright underdog victories in Ireland could make that movement dangerous.USC is laying nearly 40 points against San Jose State as Lincoln Riley begins a playoff-or-bust season with Gary Patterson running the defense. Virginia enters its ACC opener against NC State with an extensive injury report, while the Wolfpack arrive relatively healthy.North Dakota State and Sacramento State make their FBS debuts under completely different circumstances. The Bison host Jacksonville State inside an energized Fargodome, while Sacramento State travels three time zones to face an experienced Eastern Michigan team.Stanford attempts to avenge last season's loss to Hawaii while dealing with offensive-line concerns and significant market support for the Rainbow Warriors. Florida State's spread against New Mexico State has climbed beyond 32 points, creating a difficult decision for anyone who missed the earlier number.The night concludes with Memphis visiting UNLV in a potential Group of Six playoff eliminator. Neither program has officially settled its quarterback situation, but market money continues moving toward the Tigers.Gary also reveals his four-team underdog round robin and explains why quarterback announcements could still move several Week Zero lines before kickoff.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT gives his Clemson vs LSU prediction and explains why Clemson may be catching Lane Kiffin's portal-built LSU roster at the perfect time in Week 1. JT also predicts Auburn vs Baylor, breaking down why Alex Golesh, Byrum Brown, and Auburn's imported offensive continuity could give Baylor major problems, before diving into TCU vs North Carolina and whether Bill Belichick's defense can keep UNC close against Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs. Can Keelon Russell and Kalen DeBoer overcome Alabama's remaining flaws and get the Crimson Tide back to the College Football Playoff? Why does JT believe Miami's defense can remain elite even after losing Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor? Plus, Cormani McClain is making noise in Florida's camp after a turbulent start to his college career — could the former five-star finally become the breakout corner everyone expected? All that plus Week 1 predictions, CFP angles, quarterback questions, defensive storylines, and some of the biggest names to watch entering the 2026 College Football season.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins Chuck for the first of his weekly segments this season. Chuck and Heath discuss TCU's banning of the only daily reporter who covers their program. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 explains what made Faizon Brandon the starter for Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is officially back! Pete Mundo gets you ready for Week 0 with a full preview and prediction for TCU vs. North Carolina, as the Horned Frogs get the Big 12 season underway.Pete breaks down the biggest questions surrounding TCU, what to expect from UNC, the latest betting trends and his prediction for the game.Plus, we go around the rest of the Week 0 college football slate, including Memphis vs. UNLV, potential College Football Playoff implications, future Big 12 opponents to watch and the other games and storylines that could matter to Big 12 fans as the 2026 season begins.Football is back — and Heartland College Sports has you covered all season long. All Big 12. All The Time.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe, reacting to the Texans trading for Patriots receiver Kayshon BouttePlus, voice of TCU football, Brian Estridge, joined the show to preview the Horned Frogs season, including their Week 0 game this weekend in Ireland against North Carolina

We continue our week-long journey through the Big 12, stopping this week in Fort Worth to break down some TCU Football. Who better to talk to than TCU legend Max Duggan? Pete welcomes Max to break down the upcoming Big 12 Season, what he sees as the future for the quarterback position for the Horned Frogs and to relive some of his best moments for the school. Pete also discusses the latest updates surrounding LeBron James' free agency and whether the SEC will actually leave the NCAA, or if it's all talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are in that brief summertime window where college athletics have gone on vacation. The men’s and women’s College World Series ended last month.  Football season begins again in late August. I have been reflecting on the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. Even just twenty years ago, the major college sports conferences looked a whole lot different than they do today.  Schools have been shifting to new conference locations primarily to maximize revenues. A few have switched conferences primarily to reduce expenses (I’m looking at you, Louisiana Tech!) The question remains as to whether the recent decades of musical chairs has resulted in improvements for college athletic fans and athletes?  Or have these changes primarily benefited the wallets of major universities and the media companies who quietly wink and nod after bigger TV markets have been added to the portfolios of the largest conferences. Let’s jump into the Wayback machine today and return 20 years to 2006.  We will take a look at each major college athletic conference as it was in 2006 and how it is structured today in 2026. Have these additions been for the better or worse for each conference? Today, let’s examine the top four (by money) major football conferences.  We will review the group of “mid-major” conferences in my next report. Southeastern Conference (SEC) New teams:  Missouri and Texas A&M (2011); Oklahoma and Texas (2024).  Interestingly, each of those four teams moved from the Big 12 Conference to the SEC. Analysis by Team: Missouri – has been a geographic misfit in the SEC from Day 1.  The Tigers have not competed at a high level in most sports nor do they have a lot of trophies to show for the past 15 years in the SEC.  Grade: D Texas A&M – made a lot of sense coming to the SEC in 2011.  The Aggies needed to move along from its constant obsession about being compared to intrastate foe “Texas University”.  SEC leaders were able to snag the huge Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth TV markets.  A&M has proven it “belongs” in the SEC over its 15 years in the league by earning several league titles and staying relevant annually.  Grade: B Oklahoma – The Sooners played in the College Football playoffs last year and just claimed the men’s College World Series title in June.  OU’s long history of athletic success has already been felt around the SEC.  Grade: B+ Texas – The Longhorns are annually contending for the College Football Playoffs in recent seasons.  Texas also brought the growing San Antonio and Austin TV markets into the SEC.  The Longhorns have quickly become top SEC competitors in basketball, baseball, and other sports.  Grade: B+ SEC overall grade for expansion: B Big Ten Conference (Big Ten) New teams: Nebraska (2011); Maryland and Rutgers (2014); Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington (2024). It took a long time for the stodgy Big Ten Conference to finally invite Penn State to become its 11th team in 1990.  Since that time, the poorly named Big Ten has grown to 18 schools today.  The league picked-up several large TV markets in New York City and Philadelphia (Rutgers), Washington DC/Baltimore (Maryland), Los Angeles (UCLA and USC), and Seattle (Washington).  Those new schools have produced relatively little in terms of sports titles for the conference, though.  Analysis by Team:  Nebraska – The Cornhuskers left the comfy confines of the Big 12 Conference in 2011 and quickly saw their national stature in sports take a beating in the Big Ten.  Despite lofty expectations, Nebraska has been a disappointment.  Grade: D Maryland – Ditto.  Just substitute “ACC” for “Big 12”.  Grade: D Rutgers – Rutgers was lousy at most major sports prior to joining the Big Ten.  They were added to the Big Ten simply to attract television viewers from the New York City and Philly TV markets.  Athletically speaking, Rutgers has been a Big Ten bust.  Grade: F Oregon – The Big Ten’s raid of the former Pac-12 snagged one of the nation’s top football teams in Oregon.  The Ducks have given the Big Ten a much needed bolt of energy.  However, I can’t give a top grade to Oregon when its athletes must travel thousands of miles just to participate in Big Ten events.  Grade: C+ UCLA – The Bruins’ women’s basketball and softball teams have been been excellent.  However, the men’s sports programs haven’t made much of a dent in the Big Ten yet.  Grade: C USC – There were lofty expectations for the Trojans’ football team.  They have under-performed.  Like UCLA, USC has not been a difference maker in the Big Ten.  Grade: C- Washington – The Huskies’ football team has regressed the past two years with a 14-11 overall mark.  Washington’s other sports teams have been nearly invisible in the 18-team Big Ten Conference.  This is yet another school spending a ton of money on jet fuel.  They are forcing student/athletes to travel across the country to play in athletic events just to grab more money from television.  Grade: D- Big Ten overall grade for expansion: D- Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) New teams: Pitt and Syracuse (2013), Louisville (2014), SMU, Stanford, and Syracuse (2024) Exiting team: Maryland (2014) to Big Ten *Notre Dame:  The Irish joined the ACC in 2013 but remained independent in football.  The current 17-team Atlantic Coast Conference has, by far, the worst geographic fit of any major college conference in America.  Twenty years ago, the ACC’s 13 teams (Maryland has since left) were located along the Atlantic coast.  Adding SMU (Texas) and West coast entries Cal and Stanford in 2024 has been one of the most puzzling decisions in recent years.  Analysis by Team: Louisville – This school (since 2013) has been surprisingly competitive in football but surprisingly non-competitive in men’s basketball recently.  Overall, the Cardinals have been a solid addition to the ACC.  Grade: B+ Syracuse – The Orange (coming aboard in 2013) has produced just four winning seasons in football after 13 years in the ACC.  Some early ACC basketball success has faded in recent years.  Grade: C- Pittsburgh – Pitt (which arrived in 2014) had a good run in football a few years ago with Kenny Pickett running the offense.  Otherwise, their addition to the ACC has been “OK” at best.  Grade: C- Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford – these two Pacific Coast schools (added in 2024) have brought zero titles to the ACC since joining the league.  They remain a waste of jet fuel.  Grades for both schools: F SMU – The Mustangs effectively bought their slot in the ACC in 2024 with the help of their wealthy financial backers.  SMU made it into the 2025 College Football Playoffs but hasn’t been a factor in other sports.  Grade: D+ *Notre Dame – The Irish baseball team made it into the College World Series in 2022.  Notre Dame’s financially prudent but quite selfish decision not to participate in football in the ACC comes with a marked-down score. Grade: D ACC overall grade for expansion: D Big 12 Conference (Big 12): Only seven of the Big 12 Conference members remain from 2006.  Within that group, Colorado left the Big 12 for the Pac-12 in 2011 but returned in 2024. Analysis by Team: Arizona – The Wildcats came to the Big 12 in 2024 as a refugee from the dying Pac-12 Conference.  Arizona went 9-4 in football last season.  It’s too early to give the Cats a good grade.  Grade: C Arizona State – Same story as Arizona.  Grade: C BYU – The Cougars came into the Big 12 in 2023.  They have rolled-off 11-2 and 12-2 football records in 2024 and 2025.  The BYU basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tourney in all three seasons after joining the Big 12.  Despite its geographic distance from other longtime Big 12 members, Brigham Young has been a positive addition to its new conference.  Grade: B+ Cincinnati – They entered the Big 12 in 2023.  The Bearcats haven’t been a major sports factor in their three years in the conference.  Cincy has been a good geographic fit for the Big 12, but a sports dud.  Grade: D- Houston – The Cougars also came into the league in 2023 along with the valuable Houston television market.  The Coogs have been competitive in football and a regular national championship contender in men’s basketball.  U of H has been a solid addition to the Big 12.  Grade: B TCU – Texas Christian joined the Big 12 in 2012.  In addition to bringing the Dallas-Fort Worth TV market into the league, the 2022 Horned Frogs’ football team played in the national championship game (and lost).  TCU’s other athletic programs have been regular contenders in the Big 12.  Grade: A- UCF – Central Florida (added 2023) hasn’t posted a winning season in football in three years in the Big 12.  The other sports teams haven’t been very competitive, either.  This school was added primarily due to its enormous size (70,000 students) and the Orlando television market.  Despite those pluses, the school is 1,000 miles east of Houston (the nearest Big 12 city).  This addition has been puzzling since Day 1.  Grade: F Utah – The Utes football team finished 11-2 in 2025 (the school’s second year as part of the Big 12).  Utah’s sports programs are generally quite competitive and bring enthusiastic fans.  Grade: B- West Virginia – Mountaineers entered the Big 12 back in 2012.  In the past 14 years, West Virginia has posted a winning football record 50% of the time.  Like Utah, this is a school with passionate sports fans who have been a plus for the Big 12.  Grade: B- Big 12 overall grade for expansion: C+ Conclusion – SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 conferences After the questionable addition of Missouri in 2011, the SEC’s expansion to add both Oklahoma and Texas in 2024 has made their conference a bit stronger.  OU and Texas jumped from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2024 after huge piles of money were being pushed in their direction to incentivize the move.  It still saddens me that these two long-time anchor tenants of the Big 12 Conference aren’t around any longer. Speaking of the Big 12, let’s give that conference credit for adding several new schools within relatively proximity of the league’s Midwestern stalwarts.  However, the addition of UCF (Central Florida) made absolutely no sense in 2023.  It is still puzzling today. Both the Big Ten and ACC moved to add schools located west of the Mississippi River in recent years.  The Big Ten’s addition of four former Pac-12 universities still feels odd.  Meanwhile, Cal and Stanford have brought zero value to the ACC. Instead of buying their way into the ACC, SMU should have remained patient.  The Mustangs could have bought their way into the Big 12 at some point and be competing with nearby TCU and other regional rivals instead of jetting their athletes up and down the Atlantic seaboard. All in all, expansion has generally served to water-down the four major college conferences – at least on the playing field.  The recent moves have all centered on universities pocketing more money from television and media companies. Let’s examine the American, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, and Sun Belt conferences during our next visit! The post Grading the College Conference expansions – Part 1 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven sit down with Jamie Plunkett, who covers TCU for HornedFrogBlitz and 247 Sports, to preview the 2026 Horned Frogs season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recruiting trail is busy for BYU sports these days. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks down the latest for basketball and football on the trail, which includes the football staff making an in-home visit to quarterback Brody Rudnicki. BYU football spring tour continues as we look at the TCU Horned Frogs entering the 2026 season. To get a better idea of the Horned Frogs this upcoming year, Mitch was joined by J.D. Andress of TCU on Sports Illustrated to break it down. BYU travels to TCU on Saturday, October 3. Then, finally, Mitch caught up with Cal transfer linebacker Cade Uluave at the end of spring practices. Uluave looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 season. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Sonny Dykes joins the show to break down the ever-changing landscape of college football, from NIL and eligibility chaos to building a sustainable program at TCU. Dykes dives into why collective bargaining may be the only long-term solution, how stability within his staff is shaping the Horned Frogs, and why Fort Worth's rise is becoming a major recruiting advantage. He also shares insight into TCU's quarterback situation, including the addition of Harvard transfer Jayden Craig, and explains how the program is navigating the transfer portal era while maintaining depth and identity. Plus, Dykes discusses spring practice takeaways, roster continuity, and why this could be one of his most talented teams yet. If you want a real look at how major programs are adapting to the modern era of college football, this is a must-watch conversation. #big12 #big12fb #collegefootball #cfb #tcu #carterboys #gofrogs 01:09 Contract extension and program stability at TCU 02:20 Importance of staff continuity and development 03:07 Fort Worth's rise and recruiting impact 04:26 Planning TCU's overseas trip and logistics 05:19 Spring football approach and roster clarity 06:59 Thoughts on scrimmaging other teams 08:03 Quiet success of back to back nine win seasons 09:02 Big 12 expectations and staying in the race 09:22 Recruiting Jayden Craig and QB evaluation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Passwaters of Aggie Huddle analyzes Texas A&M spring football midway through. Chuck and Heath discuss TCU giving a contract extension to Sonny Dykes. Pete Fiutak of College Football News discusses his schedule rankings for various conferences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Good Follow, Trysta Krick gets to the bottom of these Final Four matchups. Trysta shares her keys to the game between the UConn and South Carolina Final Four matchup. What will happen if South Carolina hits a scoring drought? Will the schedule impact UConn against South Carolina? What does it mean to have the same Final Four teams as last year? Then, Trysta sorts through the UCLA and Texas Final Four matchup. How can Madison Booker step up against Lauren Betts? How will the Bruins get Lauren Betts early? Also, shoutout to Fort Worth and the Horned Frogs! Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Trysta Krick gets to the bottom of these Final Four matchups. Trysta shares her keys to the game between the UConn and South Carolina Final Four matchup. What will happen if South Carolina hits a scoring drought? Will the schedule impact UConn against South Carolina? What does it mean to have the same Final Four teams as last year? Then, Trysta sorts through the UCLA and Texas Final Four matchup. How can Madison Booker step up against Lauren Betts? How will the Bruins get Lauren Betts early? Also, shoutout to Fort Worth and the Horned Frogs! Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Johnson joins the show to break down the outlook for TCU football heading into the upcoming season. Johnson discusses why the Horned Frogs may be flying under the radar despite returning key pieces on defense and building momentum late last year. He also dives into the quarterback transition with Jaden Craig stepping in, how his skill set could change the offense under Sonny Dykes, and what fans should expect from a more physical, balanced attack. Plus, Johnson shares insight on the program's trajectory, recruiting development, and the overall expectations as TCU looks to take the next step in the Big 12. #collegefootball #big12 #big12fb #tcu #hornedfrogs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247 Sports Director of HS FB scouting Andrew Ivins looks at some of the latest recruiting info. Chuck and Heath discuss Ole Miss's new center for research on gambling's impacts. Andrew Jones of Tar Heel 247 analyzes the start of Bill Belichick's second spring at UNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TCU vs. Duke College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T TCU vs. Duke Profiles TCU vs. Duke 12:10PM ET—Duke has a record of 33-2 overall and 17-1 in the ACC. Their loss in conference came to North Carolina. They dropped a game in the non-conference against Texas Tech. They have notable wins against Kansas, Arkansas, Florida and Michigan. Blue Devils won the SEC Tournament playing three games in three days last weekend. They come off the 71-65 victory against Siena in their opening round game. TCU is 23-11 overall and 11-7 in the Big 12. They went 3-6 on the road in conference. In the non-conference the Horned Frogs beat Florida and Wisconsin with a loss to Michigan by four. They were eliminated in the Big 12 quarterfinals 78-73 against Kansas. TCU comes off the 66-64 victory against Ohio ST in the first round.

The 8-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes battled back from a 15-point halftime deficit to take a 5-point lead over 9-seeded TCU, but couldn't close the Horned Frogs out, falling 66-64 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the game, the final play that drew a lot of criticism, and what this means for the future of the Buckeye basketball program.

TCU heads into the NCAA Tournament with momentum, and Brian Estridge joins the show to break down why Jamie Dixon continues to be one of the most underrated coaches in college basketball. Estridge discusses how TCU has overachieved despite roster limitations, what to expect in their matchup with Ohio State, and how the Horned Frogs' toughness in the Big 12 could fuel a deep run. He also shares insight on the evolving conference, standout teams like Arizona and Houston, and why this battle-tested league could thrive in March. #tcu #big12 #marchmadness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Wednesday! Brandon beam is in with Justin Zwick for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open looking at Ohio State's matchup with TCU tomorrow and comments made from the Horned Frogs best player. Keys to the game for Ohio State. Television's Adam King joins the show to set the scene for us down in Greenville for the game. We chat with Joshua Perry on spring football at Ohio State. And we give out our bracket picks in for the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy discusses where the Buckeyes fell in the first round of the NCCA Tournament on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about Ohio State’s matchup against TCU and much more.

Jake Diebler, Bruce Thornton, and the Ohio State men's basketball team are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. The Buckeyes received an 8-seed and will take on the 9th-seed TCU Horned Frogs on Thursday. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to preview the matchup of Ohio State and TCU, look at some key stats, and where the Horned Frogs could challenge the Buckeyes.

USC's defensive coordinator search came to an official close on Friday with the hiring of Gary Patterson, the former TCU head coach. Patterson was seen as the clear leader for the job over the course of the last several days.  Above you catch watch the Instant Reaction from USCFootball.com analyst Chris Trevino and Shotgun Spratling.  Patterson went 181-79 as head coach of TCU, and he was the Horned Frogs' defensive coordinator for three years before taking over as head coach. Additionally, Patterson has coached defensive backs and linebackers in his career.  "We are excited to welcome Gary and his family to USC," said head coach Lincoln Riley via a statement from USC. "As a Hall of Fame coach, who is one of the game's most highly regarded defensive minds, he brings a wealth of success and experience to our program. His impact will be immediate, elevating our defense and strengthening the culture we've built. We're proud to welcome him to the Trojan Family." Patterson was the defensive play caller as TCU's head coach, and he ran a unique 4-2-5 defensive scheme that used a versatile nickelback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU Cougars forward NFL Blitz: John Harbaugh is expected to join the Giants The Top 10: CFP teams with 15+ win seasons

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on January 15, 2025. Point Shaving Scandal is taking over College Football BYU and USU Basketball continue to impress following wins Utah Mammoth at home against the Dallas Stars Would You Rather? Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU Cougars forward NFL Blitz: John Harbaugh is expected to join the Giants The Top 10: CFP teams with 15+ win seasons Ben Anderson, Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and Jake & Ben Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks + MORE

Jonathan Tavernari, former BYU Cougars forward, joins the program to talk college hoops and how he evaluates #11 BYU and holding of TCU as the Cougars sit at 4-0 in Big 12 play.

BYU football picked up a pair of linebackers out of the Transfer Portal in Cal's Cade Uluave and Jake Clifton from Kansas State. Uluave had interest from programs such as Michigan and Texas. He's ranked as the No. 1 LB transfer in the portal for the 2026 cycle. Clifton is a returned missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after serving for the past two years, following two years of playing with the Kansas State football program. BYU football also landed Paki Finau, Jr Sia, and Zak Yamauchi, a trio of offensive linemen in the portal. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke down the commitments and what it means for the Cougar football team in 2026. BYU Basketball dropped in the AP Top 25 poll this week despite winning both of its Big 12 games over Arizona State and Utah. Kevin Young, like everyone in Cougar Nation, was confused by the drop in the rankings. No. 11 BYU is preparing to take on the TCU Horned Frogs. Mitch welcomed TCU beat writer Steven Johnson from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to get the lowdown on this Horned Frogs squad. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Time for Sports Graffiti! Ireland and Andy Kamenetzky dive into USC Football ahead of their bowl game! The guys are joined by Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com to preview the Trojans in the Alamo Bowl! The crew turned to some stories out of the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa speaks with Ryan Monceaux of gocoogs.com to preview the Horned Frogs trip to Houston. Ryan breaks down how Willie Fritz turned things around so quickly for the Cougars, how the defense has held firm, and what the secret is for Houston to hit the 10 win mark.

Ari Temkin — Big 12 Radio Host on SiriusXM and co-host of JD & Temkin in the Morning — joins 365 Sports to dive into a chaotic, defining stretch of the Big 12 season. Temkin breaks down the league's biggest surprises, from Kansas State's struggles to BYU's rise behind freshman phenom Ryder Burton, and why Texas Tech's roster strength is translating into a true top-tier push.Ari also discusses the growing pressure on Sonny Dykes at TCU, why the Horned Frogs' offensive and defensive issues mirror last season's problems, and how turnovers and inconsistency have derailed Josh Hoover's progress. He examines the conference title race, calling BYU–Texas Tech the cleanest path the Big 12 has seen in years, while explaining the widening gap between the conference's upper tiers and the bottom.Temkin closes with a candid, pointed evaluation of Baylor under Dave Aranda — detailing fan apathy, defensive collapse, missed expectations, and why leadership uncertainty surrounding AD Mack Rhoades makes the coaching situation even more complicated heading into a critical hiring window. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Plunkett visits with guest Anthony Alabi, former TCU and NFL offensive lineman, about TCU's 44-13 loss to the BYU Cougars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa chats with Cleon Wall of BYU Radio to preview the Horned Frogs trip to Provo for a critical Saturday night tilt for both teams.The talk the rise of Bear Bachmeier, if BYU can slow down the Frogs' passing attack, and whether the Cougars can run on TCU's stout run defense.

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Chris Williams & Brent Blum break down Iowa State's 20-17 victory over TCU on Saturday in Fort Worth. Is what the defense did against a good Horned Frogs offense sustainable? Plus, Iowa State men's basketball plays a good Mississippi State team on Monday night. Guessing the point spreads and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover joins David Smoak and Paul Catalina on 365 Sports to talk about the Horned Frogs' 6-2 season, the team's bye week, and their push for a Big 12 title run. Hoover shares how the extra rest came at the perfect time, what it's like working under Sonny Dykes and Kendal Briles, and how his Rockwall roots and old-school mentality shape his leadership style. He also opens up about playing through pain, the lessons from high school coach Mike Spradlin, and the focus needed for the crucial final stretch of the season. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #txhsfb #tcu #frogs #big12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa chats with CBS Sports national college football writer Shehan Jeyarajah to talk all things TCU from a big picture perspective. They talk the Horned Frogs' place in the conference and on the national stage, what they need to do in November to make it to Arlington, and why fans are frustrated with a program that keeps winning games (mostly). They also jump into the conference leaders of the pack, namely Texas Tech and BYU, and how teams like Houston and Cincinnati have surprised in 2025. Lastly, Shehan discusses his recent article about Dave Aranda and Baylor Football and why it might be time to make a change.#gofrogs #tcu #big12conference #collegefootball

It's been nearly a month since the Mountaineer football team last played in Morgantown.Coach Rich Rodriguez is hoping a return home will spark a much-needed turnaround when West Virginia hosts TCU on Homecoming Saturday.The injury-plagued Mountaineers enter as 15-point underdogs against a Horned Frogs team led by senior quarterback Josh Hoover, who's already tossed 21 touchdown passes in seven games.In this episode, the “Guys” break down the matchup, dive deep into the numbers, and set the stage for what West Virginia must do to pull the upset.Listener questions and comments close out the show on Textual Healing.

It was a tale of triumph and heartbreak across Texas college football. TCU and North Texas stumbled in critical games, while Texas, Texas Tech, SMU, and Texas A&M delivered powerful statements. We break down the Horned Frogs' turnovers against Kansas State, North Texas' meltdown vs. USF, Arch Manning's steady hand in the Red River Rivalry, and Texas Tech's explosive ground game. Plus, SMU continues its conference dominance and the Aggies look every bit like playoff contenders. Whether it's the Cotton Bowl or College Station, Texas football is heating up as we head deeper into the season.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter.  TicketSmarter

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to TCU's rout of North Carolina in Bill Belichick's debut. How far can the Horned Frogs go this season? We preview the Top 25 showdown in Norman between Michigan and Oklahoma. Rece Davis reveals his Top 10 rankings heading into Week 2, and the guys give their “6-Pack of Picks” from this week's slate of games. All that and more on the College GameDay podcast. 00:00 - Welcome 00:45 - TCU Dominates UNC in Belichick Debut  11:48 - Michigan vs. Oklahoma Preview  24:04 - Week 2 Games to keep an eye on 25:35 - Game Preview: Illinois vs Duke  30:36 - Game Preview: USF vs Florida  33:44 - Game Preview: Iowa vs Iowa State  36:37 - Game Preview: Kansas vs Missouri  40:20 - Rece Davis's CFB Rankings  47:08 - Rece and Pete's 6 pack of picks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley to discuss the beatdown the North Carolina Tar Heels suffered at the hands of visiting TCU. The Heels were electric on the game's first drive but had no answers on either side of the ball from there on as the Horned Frogs cruised to the blow out win in Bill Belichick's debut at UNC head coach. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC's stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program.

PJ Glasser and Jake Hasan discuss how they're betting tonight's College Football mathcup betweenb TCU and North Carolina, as Bill Belichick makes his Head Coaching debut in College Football, as a three point underdogs against the Horned Frogs.

It is finally time for football as Carolina hosts TCU on Monday night in Chapel Hill...we preview the match-up with the Horned Frogs (5:55)A quick one-on-one with Bill Belichick on the eve of the season (38:00)We begin our series of introducing the new basketball players at Carolina as Kyan Evans joins (41:04)Plus: Chapel Thrill Game Day timeline (28:37), Ben Griffin to the Ryder Cup (33:01), 5SecondChallenge is BACK (55:19), RIP Flies (1:12:50), Adam's beard under fire (1:21:00) and Story time (1:28:35)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a complete breakdown of game one for Bill Belichick at North Carolina. The Heels face a TCU team coming off a strong finish in 2024 and the Horned Frogs look to spoil the celebration in and around Kenan Stadium as a new era has arrived in Chapel Hill. Staples and Barnes detail the unknowns and debate what to expect on Monday night and dig into what outsiders could learn about Belichick's team and its potential for the 2025 season. The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC's stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program.