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In this episode, we continue our 2026 Big 12 preview with the first full batch of team-by-team breakdowns. Texas Tech enters as the reigning conference champion and apparent favorite, but the strange offseason surrounding Brendan Sorsby and Will Hammond has made its path back to the College Football Playoff more complicated than it first appeared. We examine whether the Red Raiders can turn one dominant season into a repeatable model, and whether BYU has enough offensive growth and defensive muscle to finally close the gap. From there, we move into the conference’s crowded and unpredictable middle. What will Kansas State look like with Collin Klein returning to lead the program? Can Dave Aranda and new defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman bring order to the chaos at Baylor before time runs out? We also consider whether Andy Kotelnicki can revive the Kansas offense, whether Brennan Marion’s Go-Go system is the answer for Colorado, and how quickly new regimes at West Virginia and Iowa State can start showing meaningful progress. Plus, we discuss the booming transfer market for competent offensive linemen, the college football equivalent of a veteran left-handed relief pitcher, several dangerous schedule sandwiches, and much more. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:30 - Texas Tech Preview20:26 - BYU Preview27:41 - Kansas State Preview36:50 - Baylor Preview47:00 - Kansas Preview52:41 - Colorado Preview59:13 - West Virginia Preview1:02:59 - Iowa State PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff McGuire, Trent Hilliard, and Jamie Lent discuss the MLB as action resumes after the all star break. Jeff asks Trent if he could fast forward to one game this season for him to watch which one would it be. The guys then touch on rivalries with Arizona State on the rise as a possible new one for the Red Raiders. Jamie joins the conversation already fired up to get the season underway. Today's Question of the Day asks what is the most boring stretch for Texas Tech's 2026 football schedule. The guys give their expectations on the Texas Tech men's basketball team is headed based on the current structure of the roster.

The Big 12 season is almost here, and there's no shortage of storylines.Calvin Alexander and Trey Florence are joined by Reagan Harris (@OKSTMart / Pokes Insight) to break down everything coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including Oklahoma State's outlook entering 2026.The guys discuss whether Oklahoma State's defense is being underrated after receiving a projected No. 9 ranking in the conference, why defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity could have one of the best secondaries in the league, and why the Cowboys may lead the Big 12 in interceptions this season.They also dive into the growing conversation surrounding Texas Tech's spending, whether the Red Raiders could eventually look outside the Big 12 if football success follows their financial investment, and what that would mean for the conference.Finally, the crew celebrates huge news for Oklahoma State baseball as Kollin Ritchie returns for another season, giving the Cowboys another major piece for 2027.Topics Include:Big 12 Media Days takeawaysMonster Energy's conference sponsorshipTexas Tech vs. the Big 12?Why Oklahoma State's defense is underratedSkyler Cassity's impactCould OSU lead the conference in interceptions?Kollin Ritchie returns to Oklahoma State baseballFan questions and predictions

Happy Monday Edition of The Program! The College Football Countdown has begun and so has the 20 Most Interesting CFB programs on Bishop & Friends. We kick it off with Texas Tech and we give a rundown of everything the Red Raiders have to offer for this fall. Also Michigan is in turmoil once again, would Michigan go through the pain for the Championships once again? A Lebron to Cleveland Update, Austin Ward on the Buckeye recruiting trail, Three Things, Thing Or Not A Thing, and more on this episode of Bishop & Friends.

Andy and Randy talk about Texas Tech stealing Big 12 headlines all summer but BYU expecting to be competing for a playoff spot along with the Red Raiders.

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension 6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12? 11:09 - Texas Tech's options outside the Big 12 15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can't catch Texas Tech 24:33 - What's holding Colorado back? 31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over? 33:41 - Kenny Dillingham's next step at ASU 39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant? 41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room 45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston 48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU 50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know 51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway 52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension 6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12? 11:09 - Texas Tech's options outside the Big 12 15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can't catch Texas Tech 24:33 - What's holding Colorado back? 31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over? 33:41 - Kenny Dillingham's next step at ASU 39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant? 41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room 45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston 48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU 50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know 51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway 52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Williams is in Frisco, Texas, for a reaction from Day 1 of Big 12 Football Media Days. He breaks down Brett Yormark's press conference, explains why the commissioner missed an opportunity to address the Brendan Sorsby situation, reacts to the conference's new Monster Energy partnership, and shares why Texas Tech needs to be careful not to become the next "Texas" of the Big 12. Plus, thoughts on playoff expansion, Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, and the perception battle facing the conference.

Ravis discusses poor mistreated Texas Tech, plus Sean Dillon of Rockin Pregame joins the show to discuss his interaction with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark...and how mistreated the Red Raiders are! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS Sports college football analyst **Shehan Jeyarajah** joins *The Pete Sousa Show* to break down everything surrounding Texas Tech football heading into the season. We discuss the roster, the transfer portal additions, Joey McGuire's momentum, the biggest strengths and concerns, and why the Red Raiders have become one of the most talked-about teams in college football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down CBS Sports' rankings of the Big 12's returning defensive production, react to the latest Brendan Sorsby news after the NFL denies his supplemental draft request, recap a historic NBA Draft for the conference, and celebrate Fourth of July week with a patriotic draft of their favorite traditions. Plus, Tony Wenck joins the show to share expert fireworks advice for building the perfect backyard show.

It's another Monday, which means it's time for a fresh episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.On today's show, we look at two more impact bats finding new homes via the transfer portal, including Texas Tech landing another power hitter to add to its already impressive class. We break it down with Seeing Scarlet's Shelby Hilliard, who discusses how Gerry Glasco will manage all of the new additions as the Red Raiders look to return to Oklahoma City.Afterward, we shift to the pro game, where the Atlanta Smoke are chasing their fourth straight championship this August. We also chat with former All-American Kat Rodriguez about her playing career and her first season as an assistant coach at Bryant.The show wraps up with Victor sharing some harsh words about certain people in WWE. Why? You'll have to listen to find out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders take stock of things in Lubbock after the Brendan Sorsby saga. Chuck and Heath discuss the MLB players association calling for an end to any individual prop bets and how CFB administrators should be pushing for the same thing. Jesse Simonton of Surrender Cobra on Substack looks at some of the positive things to look forward to this season after an offseason full of negative news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past week has featured a number of rather important sports stories.  Some are quite newsworthy and will have lasting impact.  Others seem to be overblown stories being pushed by the media just to meet deadline requirements. How do you view these stories?  News or Snooze? Oklahoma Sooners downed North Carolina to claim the men’s College World Series title A: Newsworthy The SEC just won its seventh consecutive men’s College World Series baseball title after unseeded Oklahoma blasted the favored and #5 seed North Carolina Tar Heels 13-2 on Monday night in Omaha. OU’s “Slugging Sooners” K-O’d every opponent they faced during the postseason in their unprecedented march to college baseball’s national title. Oklahoma barely made it into the NCAA 64-team tournament field.  OU finished in 11th place in the SEC regular season with a lowly 14-16 conference record. The Sooners took advantage of their good fortune to make the college baseball playoffs and took down #2 seed Georgia Tech in Atlanta in the opening round. They next traveled to #15 Kansas in the Super Regionals and swept the Jayhawks right out of the tournament. In Omaha, OU took down #7 Alabama and #3 Georgia to earn a spot in the best-of-three title series against #5 North Carolina. Yes, Oklahoma definitely caught fire at the right time of the season.  It was their first baseball title since 1994. Well done, Sooners! Last week, troubled college QB Brendan Sorsby entered the NFL Supplemental Draft.  This week, the NFL canceled their own Supplemental Draft. A: Snooze worthy I just can’t muster up a lot of tears for either Brendan Sorsby or Texas Tech right now.  If anyone was wearing the black hat this week, it was definitely the NFL. Brendan Sorsby (as we’ll explain later) made a timely application to the NFL before the league’s Monday, June 22 deadline to enter the Supplemental Draft. On Tuesday, the pro football league completely hosed this young man by abruptly canceling its annual Supplemental Draft.  The event is normally conducted in August for a handful of eligible football players who did not participate in April’s seven-round selection process. As you may recall, Brendan Sorsby was the young man who admitted to betting on college football games (including those of his own team) along with many other sports. This spring, he acknowledged having a gambling addiction and went away for counseling and treatment.  Upon completion of the program, the NCAA ruled that Sorsby was still ineligible to play football this fall at Texas Tech as an incoming transfer student.  Sorsby then sued the NCAA in a final attempt to regain his eligibility. With unprecedented speed, a court in northwest Texas ruled that Brendan Sorsby could, indeed, play football this fall for the Red Raiders.  His trial vs. the NCAA was generously moved to begin during February, 2027 (long after this year’s football season ends). The Big 12 Conference objected, too.  They wanted Sorsby banned this season for breaking the rules on gambling.  The conference met to determine an appopriate punishment for Texas Tech if Sorsby hit the field this fall for the Red Raiders. Sorsby (as we predicted) did the right thing last week.  He said adios to Texas Tech and declared his intention to participate in the NFL’s Supplemental Draft.  The NFL then pulled the rug on this event and left Sorsby homeless (football-wise) for this fall. Don’t feel sad for Brendan Sorsby, though.  Texas Tech (whose athletics program is supported by several wealthy energy leaders) agreed to pay the young man the estimated $5 million his 2026 NIL deal is worth anyway. Invest it well, young man! Speaking of drafts, the NBA held its annual player draft this week A: Snooze worthy Quick!  Tell me the first round NBA selection made by your favorite NBA team on Tuesday night. Even many of the players being selected during the first and second rounds of the NBA Draft didn’t even know where they would be playing. That’s because an incredible 27 of the 60 players taken in Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA Draft were immediately traded by the team which had just selected them. What’s going on here? The first 12 selections in Round 1 will be playing (for now) for the teams which drafted them.  Ten of the next 18 players selected were shipped to another team moments after receiving a ceremonial team cap and shaking NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s hand on-stage. Round 2 was an even bigger mess.  A total of 17 of the 30 players (57%) picked in the second round were immediately traded to another team. Outside of the first 12 players selected in Round 1, the majority of basketball players picked in this week’s NBA Draft apparently were not highly coveted. Cheap advice – Keep your bags packed! The NCAA recommends college athletes be allowed to play for five seasons over five years?!! A: Newsworthy College athletes have long been given four years of athletic eligibility to participate in varsity athletics.  A flawed concept called taking a “red shirt” was used to allow underutilized players (generally freshmen) to participate in team practices for an extra year prior to playing in games. This concept kept getting pushed to the limits.  Players injured before the midway point in a season started requesting the NCAA to grant them an extra year of eligibility. This week, the NCAA’s Division 1 Cabinet issued a proposed rule change to make this issue much simpler (we hope).  The athlete will be allowed five years to participate in college athletics from the earlier of the date of full-time enrollment or the academic year following his/her 19th birthday. This “Five in Five” concept is expected to begin this fall. Yes, it means that a healthy athlete could (potentially) play five consecutive years of major college athletics. The NCAA has finally acted on a relevant issue for college athletics.  Unsurprisingly, there has already been some legal pushback filed by players. Stay tuned to see if this change to college athletics is actually implemented this fall. The PGA Tour announced some radical changes to its structure beginning in 2028 A: Newsworthy LIV Golf has been criticized by many, but the upstart league has forced the stodgy PGA Tour to make some radical changes. The PGA Tour announced on Tuesday that there will be two “tracks” for top pro golfers beginning in the year 2028. A new “Championship” division will feature up to 24 tournament events from February through August. This grouping will feature the top 100 ranked golfers playing 72 holes with a 36-hole cut (as before).  The prize money in these events will total at least $20 million. There will also be a new “Challenger” level that will play at least 20 events from February through August. These will have larger fields (144 golfers) and 36-hole cuts, but the tournament prize money will be about $4 million per event. Players who win two tournaments in one season at the “Challenger” level will immediately be promoted up to the Championship division. Golfers in the Championship upper division who finish their season ranked #91-100 will be demoted to the Challenger level for the following year. More details are expected to be announced in the coming months. This announcement quietly confirms that the PGA Tour continues to struggle attracting its top golfers to appear in some of its mid-level tournaments.  Those events usually offer a lower payout than average, too. In case you were wondering, LIV Golf (which might fold at any time) is paying its golfers a total tournament purse of $30 million in 2026.  However, LIV Golf is only playing 14 tournaments worldwide this year. Caitlin Clark’s latest WNBA assailant gets suspended for one game A: Snooze worthy Many fans of the Women’s NBA (WNBA) want to watch the talented scoring outside shooting machine named Caitlin Clark produce plenty of points like the NBA’s Steph Curry. The WNBA’s television ratings and attendance rise whenever third-year shooting guard Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever is featured on national TV or playing in an opponent’s arena. Unfortunately, many players in the WNBA just don’t like Clark.  Some have made her life exceedingly difficult by playing excessively physical defense against the 6′ shooting guard. The number of dirty plays involving Caitlin Clark on the receiving end are becoming far too commonplace in the WNBA.  Worse yet, the three referees on the court are letting a lot of the rough play go without even blowing their whistles. Can you imagine if talented NBA offensive stars such as Pistol Pete Maravich or Larry Bird were being routinely mugged and injured by opposing players?  The men’s pro basketball league understood the value which those stars brought to their league. On the other hand, the WNBA doesn’t seem to have a clue. Another scary moment involving Caitlin Clark (fifth in the WNBA in scoring at 21 points/game) occurred Wednesday night as the Indiana Fever played the Phoenix Mercury. Clark was tripped while handling the basketball. As she laid on the floor, Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas (who is listed at 6’2” and weighs 202 pounds according to the WNBA website) “recklessly made contact with her fist to the throat area of Caitlin Clark.” That quote was issued by the league AFTER the game when this play was reviewed. For her part, Alyssa Thomas was assessed a Level 2 Flagrant foul and then received a one game suspension. Question:  How could three highly trained WNBA referees miss all of that mayhem on the floor?  What were they looking at?  Or, perhaps, were they instructed before the game to overlook it? None of the officials blew a whistle on the play despite the rather obvious unnecessary roughness imparted by Caitlin Clark’s opponents. Whether the WNBA players like Caitlin Clark or not, they better hope that she doesn’t vanish to play go basketball in Europe next season. If that she should leave, fan interest in the WNBA may quickly revert back to the mediocre levels it had before Clark entered the league just three years ago.  *Ol’ SwampSwami and his long-suffering sports wife will be out next week babysitting a couple of our energetic grandsons in N. Louisiana.  We’ll visit again after the July 4th holiday.    Happy 250th birthday, America!  The post Newsworthy or “Snooze worthy”? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

1. HEART OF THE MATTER 1A. Record-Breaking Missionary Numbers — Pres. Oaks at New Mission Leader Seminar At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders (June 18–21, Provo MTC), President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will soon have the largest number of full-time missionaries in its history, surpassing the current 87,000+ serving worldwide. The surge is driven by the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries (following the November policy change lowering the minimum age from 19) and the addition of 55 new missions in July, bringing the global total to 506. President Oaks outlined three characteristics defining the restored Church: (1) the fulness of doctrine (including eternal marriage between a man and a woman); (2) priesthood authority and keys; and (3) a unique testimony of Christ grounded in modern revelation and the First Vision. Sister Kristin Oaks also spoke, sharing six core truths missionaries teach. Source: Church Newsroom, June 20, 2026 Note: Strong potential for discussion on what ‘only true and living church’ means in a pluralistic world — Richie angle? 1B. New Hymn ‘Welcome Home’ — The Story Behind It Composer Andrea Brett explains how a 2017 encounter with Demetrius O’Neal — a recent convert serving as a greeter at a Spokane ward on a snowy Sunday morning — inspired her hymn ‘Welcome Home,’ now published in the new Hymns for Home and Church. Brett submitted 10 pieces when the global hymnbook was announced in 2018; this was the only one she’d written before the call. She received confirmation of its selection in February 2025, then had a full-circle moment when she and O’Neal sat near each other at the April 2025 General Conference as the Tabernacle Choir performed it. O’Neal’s name appears in the hymn’s tune name as a tribute. The hymn is now translated and sung globally. Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1C. Family History Records Are a ‘Sacred Thread’ — Elder Bragg at International Archivists Congress Elder Mark A. Bragg, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Family History Department and FamilySearch International, was a keynote speaker at the III Congress of Archivists: Digital Archive Expo (DA-EXPO), held June 8–12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. He called family history records ‘the thin but sacred thread’ tying people together across generations, and argued that records are ‘in a very real sense, witnesses.’ Elder Bragg framed the digital revolution in genealogy in moral terms: for most of history, access to records was shaped by ‘proximity, resources and specialized knowledge,’ but today a record created in one place can be preserved in another, indexed in a third, and discovered by someone on the other side of the world. ‘The reach is astonishing. The speed is breathtaking. The possibilities are almost beyond measure.’ He also said that ‘access is an act of kindness’ — records only fulfill their divine purpose when they are found, understood, and used. His core message: preserving memory is an act of hope. ‘It says that the past is not dead to us and that the future deserves more than fragments.’ Source: Church News, June 17, 2026 Angle: Great ‘quiet but meaningful’ story — LDS family history going global and leveling the playing field for genealogy worldwide. 1D. America Gives — All 50 States Receive Food Donations The Church completed a milestone in its ‘America Gives’ initiative by delivering a shipping container of food to Hilo, Hawaii — marking all 50 states reached. The initiative aims to deliver 250 truckloads of food nationwide in 2026 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. In Hawaii, the food went to The Food Basket, distributed to 10 local nonprofits. Notably, 42% of residents on the island of Hawaii face food insecurity — the state’s highest rate. Rosie Rios, chair of America 250 and former U.S. Treasurer, praised the milestone. Local Methodist pastor Ted Lesnett said recipients will know ‘when they were hungry, someone cared.’ Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1E. Church Donates $250,000 NZD to Christchurch Anglican Cathedral Rebuild The Church announced a NZ$250,000 donation (June 19, 2026) toward the restoration of Christchurch’s iconic Anglican Cathedral — damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Elder Peter F. Meurs (Pacific Area President) and Anglican Bishop Peter Carrell presided at the announcement. The donation comes as the project faces a $45M funding shortfall and an overall $219M budget. The Christchurch City Council has offered $15M contingent on government and Anglican Church matches. Notably, a New Zealand Buddhist community made a similar gift in 2023 — the LDS donation continues a cross-faith pattern of support for the heritage project. Source: Richie’s document Angle: Rare and heartwarming — LDS funds an Anglican cathedral. Good interfaith story. 1F. Central America Humanitarian Blitz — 5 Projects, 500,000+ People In late May and early June 2026, the Church announced five humanitarian projects across Central America (with Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, representing the Church). Projects include: the ‘Windows of Light’ eyecare program in El Salvador (350,000+ screenings to date); safe water access for 250,000+ in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (with UNICEF); nearly 750 computers/tablets donated to 66 educational institutions in Guatemala; and medical equipment for the ‘La Mascota’ children’s hospital in Nicaragua. Source: Church Newsroom, June 2026 2. FAITH & DOCTRINE 2A. President Christofferson in Philadelphia & Toronto A busy week of ministry for President D. Todd Christofferson: He offered the invocation at Becket’s Canterbury Medal Gala in Philadelphia (multifaith event celebrating religious liberty), alongside Elder Gary E. Stevenson and others. The group also visited the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — fitting, ahead of America’s 250th. Christofferson reflected on D&C 101 and the Constitution’s purpose to protect ‘all flesh.’ From Philadelphia, he and Sister Christofferson traveled to Toronto, meeting 250+ missionaries in the Canada Toronto Mission weeks before it divides into three missions (Toronto West, Toronto East, and Montreal). He also spoke to hundreds of LDS youth, with one — Amelia Fischer — saying ‘no amount of words can describe how I felt tonight.’ Source: Richie’s document / Church Newsroom 2B. BYU Scholar Study: Religion Adds 7.6 Years to Life The BYU Wheatley Institute is releasing three reports analyzing 3,000 of the most scientifically rigorous studies (culled from 60,000+ papers by Duke University) on religion and health. Key findings: 33/34 studies show improved social health; 10/11 show improved mental health; 7/8 show improved physical health. Regular worshippers live an average of 7.6 years longer (up to 13.7 years longer for African Americans). A ‘landmark finding’: 256 studies show religion prevents/aids recovery from substance abuse (vs. 6 showing negative impact). Author Loren Marks recommends public health frameworks treat religious involvement like exercise recommendations. Source: Richie’s document 2C. Elder Soares Testifies in the Philippines Elder Ulisses Soares completed a two-week ministry in the Philippines (mid-May 2026), meeting with 600+ young single adults in Cebu, 450+ in Quezon City, and 340+ missionaries at the Philippines MTC. His recurring message: ‘His arms are extended to all of us.’ The Philippines has more than 905,000 Latter-day Saints — the Church’s fourth-largest national membership. Two new temples were also dedicated in the Philippines this month: the Davao Philippines Temple (Elder Renlund, May 3) and the Bacolod Philippines Temple (Elder Andersen, May 31). Source: Church Newsroom, June 17, 2026 3. CULTURE & CURIOSITIES 3A. LDS Author in Everyman’s Library — A First BYU biology and bioethics professor Steven L. Peck has reportedly become the first Latter-day Saint author included in the prestigious Everyman’s Library series (publishing canonical English fiction since 1906). His 2012 novella A Short Stay in Hell — a philosophical horror story about a Mormon man condemned to an afterlife library containing every possible book — went viral on BookTok and found a new audience. A literature historian noted: ‘No Mormon or Mormon-adjacent writer that I know of has ever been featured in this prestigious series.’ The Salt Lake Tribune covered the story, noting the irony that a theological horror story marks one of the most significant moments in LDS literary history. Source: Salt Lake Tribune / Richie’s document 3B. The Sasine Family — 40 Countries Before Age 1 Keith and Chelsea Sasine, an LDS couple stationed in Germany (Keith is an Army oral surgeon), made history in November 2025 by taking their youngest daughter Mia to 40 countries before her first birthday (March–November 2025), using a Honda Odyssey for European road trips. The family of six (including Izzy, 10; Abby, 9; and John, 4) attends local wards wherever they travel — a faith anchor the couple says strengthened their testimony and taught their kids the importance of the Sabbath globally. They’re planning a move to Colorado Springs in 2026. Source: Richie’s document 3C. Jen Affleck (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) Expecting Baby #4 Jen Affleck, 27-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing with the Stars alum, announced June 18 that she and husband Zac Affleck are expecting their fourth child. She shared the news on Instagram captioned ‘Chapter Four.

Chuck reacts to the NFL saying no to Brendan Sorsby's request for a supplemental draft and its impact for the NCAA. Chuck and Heath discuss Oklahoma State's surprising jersey patch sponsor. Wyatt Fulton of Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa looks at Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Duke and special guest Jackson Pence break down the latest headlines across the Big 12, including the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, Iowa State's decision to begin selling alcohol at Jack Trice Stadium, NBA Draft debates featuring AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, and Dusty May's shocking departure from Michigan.

ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill joins The Next Round to break down the biggest storylines across college football. Loogs gives his insight on what Texas Tech Football will be missing without Brendan Sorsby, whether Sorsby is worth the risk for NFL teams in the supplemental draft, and what his departure means for the Red Raiders moving forward. We also discuss whether BYU Football is a real threat to win the Big 12, what Sam Leavitt brings to LSU Football and Lane Kiffin's offense, the Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback battle, and Loogs' impressions of young Alabama QB Keelon Russell. Plus, Tom Luginbill gives his thoughts on Auburn Football, expectations for Byrum Brown in Alex Golesh's offense, the changing landscape of college football, quarterback development, roster building, transfer portal impact, and more. If you love college football, SEC football, Big 12 football, recruiting, quarterbacks, the transfer portal and NFL Draft talk, this is a must-watch conversation with one of the best analysts in the sport.

Chuck reacts to the college sports bill making it out of committee in DC. Chuck and Heath discuss why the bill is perceived as heavily driven by Texas Tech's interests. Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville in Louisville assesses the latest with the Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Hardge of 1300 the Zone in Austin looks at the latest CFB developments in the state. Chuck and Heath discuss the possible reason for the Big Ten's push for 24 in the CFP. Pete Fiutak of College Football New previews the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this college football podcast episode, we react to the latest and likely final twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, as the now-former Texas Tech quarterback backs off his NCAA lawsuit and turns his attention toward the NFL Supplemental Draft. After weeks of legal maneuvering, Big 12 pushback, public statements and fan frustration, we try to make sense of how the situation became untenable, what it means for Texas Tech, and where the Red Raiders go from here with Will Hammond now back in the spotlight. Then, with preview season still a few weeks away, we open the window into the weirdest corners of college football fandom with help from the Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) social feed. We dig through offseason fan brain at Texas Tech, Florida State, LSU, Washington, Oregon and beyond, touching on conference realignment fantasies, private investigator hypotheticals, Lane Kiffin’s housing situation, recruiting angst, national title expectations and one Auburn thread that probably should not have made it onto a college football podcast. Plus: a new logo is on the way, Ty’s voice is still recovering, Dan pitches an “immersive college football experience,” and things end with an unfortunate discussion of fermented Japanese green plums. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:05 - Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft27:22 - Message Board GemsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Brando says the SEC and Big Ten spent years pushing for federal involvement in college sports. Now that Congress is moving forward with legislation they may not fully control, suddenly they're not interested.Brando joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to discuss the Protect College Sports Act advancing toward a full vote in the U.S. Senate, why the power conferences are changing their tune, and what it could mean for the future of college athletics.Plus, Brando reacts to the Brendan Sorsby-Texas Tech split, what it means for the Red Raiders moving forward, and how the Big 12 race is shaping up heading into the 2026 college football season.Subscribe for more BIG 12 coverage!

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why Texas Tech may have lost Brendan Sorsby but still remains the favorite to win the Big 12 thanks to one of the most complete rosters in college football. Can Will Hammond keep the Red Raiders in the playoff conversation, and does Texas Tech still have the strongest case to separate from the rest of the conference? JT also discusses whether Miami's 2025 season was the peak or just the beginning, why Darian Mensah gives the Hurricanes their best shot yet at finally winning the ACC, and whether Mario Cristobal can avoid the one upset loss that always seems to derail Miami's momentum. Plus, JT explains why LSU is the SEC's most volatile team under Lane Kiffin, why Texas A&M may be getting ranked based on its future instead of its current reality, whether Dabo Swinney and Clemson still have enough left to challenge for the ACC crown, and reveals his full SEC power rankings heading into the 2026 season. Where do Georgia, Texas, Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Auburn, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Missouri stack up? All that and more on another loaded episode of the JT Sports Podcast.

Chuck thinks Brendan Sorsby actually benefits from being in the supplemental draft instead of the regular one. Chuck and Heath discuss the Protect College Sports Act making it out of committee but still facing major headwinds in Congress. Jeff Cameron of Warchant updates the latest with FSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews looks ahead at the season. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest unproductive CFP managers meeting. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine gives the latest on MichiganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lionel Messi reminds the world why he's considered the greatest of all time, Caitlin Clark's long-awaited signature Nike shoe is finally revealed, and Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby saga takes another dramatic turn. Keith Murphy and Andy Fales cover the biggest stories in sports, plus Andy checks in live from Lac Seul Evergreen Lodge in Northwestern Ontario. ⚽ Messi & World Cup Mania • Messi scores a hat trick in Argentina's opener • Why the World Cup is bigger than ever in America • Kansas City's massive debut on the world stage • How soccer continues to grow in the United States

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss Corey Seager's latest stay on the injured list and what his unavailability overall means to his future with the Rangers. Evan laments his unwillingness to turn it up a notch when the situation calls for it. Does he fit the model the Rangers are trying to build? Mike Curtis joins the guys to provide insight as to what new Mavs president Masai Ujiri is doing. Why haven't the Mavs named a new head coach? Who's the most likely pick at nine? Do they consider themselves contenders going into next season? And the guys applaud the Red Raiders for coming to the conclusion that starting Brendan Sorsby, a player who's made thousands of bets on football, some on his own team, was a non-starter after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss Corey Seager's latest stay on the injured list and what his unavailability overall means to his future with the Rangers. Evan laments his unwillingness to turn it up a notch when the situation calls for it. Does he fit the model the Rangers are trying to build? Mike Curtis joins the guys to provide insight as to what new Mavs president Masai Ujiri is doing. Why haven't the Mavs named a new head coach? Who's the most likely pick at nine? Do they consider themselves contenders going into next season? And the guys applaud the Red Raiders for coming to the conclusion that starting Brendan Sorsby, a player who's made thousands of bets on football, some on his own team, was a non-starter after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby abandoning his quest to play for the Red Raiders to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft instead. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich break down the “absolutely incredible” NL Cy Young Award race between the Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, and Brewers' emerging star Jacob Misiorowski, discusses Tarik Skubal's early return from elbow surgery and the likelihood the Tigers will deal their ace before the trade deadline, which other big name players could be dealt this summer, the surprising rise of the Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals, and more. Rich and the guys debate if they're buying more stock in the Miami Dolphins or New York Jets, and react to the explosion of Instagram followers for Cape Verde goaltender Vozinha's following his country's 0-0 World Cup draw with Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brendan Sorsby saga reaches another level as the Big 12 takes legal action. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest developments, discuss what the conference should do next, and debate whether Texas Tech is risking its reputation for a player who may not be worth the fight. ***This episode was recorded prior to Brendan Sorsby announcing his intention to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft***

Texas Tech and QB Brendan Sorsby mutually agreed to part ways. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his reaction to the final outcome in this story as the Red Raiders move forward without Sorsby, as he now sets his sights on the NFL Supplemental Draft. BYU football picked up a commitment from Demichael Burks out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Burks was previously committed to Fresno State. Then, finally, Mitch continues the Summer School series, breaking down BYU football position groups. In this episode, he looks at the safety position, which is headlined by Faletau Satuala, who suffered an offseason injury. 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.

Chuck reacts to the end of the Brendan Sorsby / Texas Tech saga. Chuck and Heath analyze some other impacts of the Sorsby mess. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to the Big 12 filing a suit for permission to sanction Texas Tech if they play Brendan Sorsby. Chuck and Heath discuss the difference between how Texas Tech is proclaiming support for Sorsby's mental health versus how they handled another recent high profile football player. Larry Williams of Tiger Illustrated updates the latest with Clemson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to Texas Tech's leaders putting out a video trying to spin the Brendan Sorsby saga. Chuck and Heath discuss the potential problems Sorsby playing could create for him. Andrew Spivey of Gator Country discusses the massive renovation of Florida's statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS Sports National CFB writer Chris Hummer discusses his piece on the black market paying for unofficial recruiting visits and the Texas Tech saga. Chuck and Heath discuss Colorado having lost momentum heading into year four of Deion Sanders as coach. St Louis Post-Dispatch Missouri beat writer Eli Hoff assesses the latest on the Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to the ham-handed remarks by Texas Tech officials trying to defend playing Brendan Sorsby. Chuck and Heath discuss Florida announcing a 1.45 billion renovation to the Swamp. Justin Hokanson of Auburn Sports details the latest with the Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone to preview the season for Texas Tech, coming off their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, with the Red Raiders being the story of the sport right now with the eligibility of QB Brendan Sorsby. -- -- -- Keep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/CRAIN for 10% off your order. -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- --  Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #texastech #texastechredraiders #texastechfootball #big12 Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy and Randy talk about more fallout from Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being able to play and hos it could affect the Red Raiders down the line.

On3 CFB analyst Clark Brooks assesses what Brendan Sorsby is as a player and whether he's such a difference maker that it makes sense Texas Tech would play him in the face of criticism. Chuck and Heath discuss how many players in the history of CFB might actually be worth debasing your program's reputation for in pursuit of a title. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 sizes up the latest with Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Brend and Derek Duke spend much of this week's show reacting to the stunning court ruling that appears set to keep Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the field in 2026 despite admitting to gambling violations involving his own team. The guys discuss what it means for the NCAA, the Big 12, and the future of college athletics.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:05) – Indianapolis Colts right tackle Jalen Travis joins Jake Query this afternoon to discuss how he prepared this off-season knowing that he will be the starting tackle and how his back is feeling. Jake asks him how his anthropology degree from Princeton helps him within the locker room and how training camp last year was so critical to showing the coaching staff he can do a multitude of things. (12:05-36:05) – Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins Jake Query to inform Jake as to how this entire Brendan Sorsby has transpired down in Lubbock County. He explains the step-by-step process as to how Sorsby received an injunction, what it means moving forward for both Sorsby and Texas Tech, and makes a prediction as to whether he believes that Sorsby will play this fall for the Red Raiders. (36:05-55:13) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes an appearance on Query & Company to recap last night’s win for the Indiana Fever and join in on the Indiana Pacers discussion. Jake asks Scott why he saw a sense of relief from Caitlin Clark last night, the number of former Pacers that have transitioned into good broadcasters, and previews some of the stories that he has coming out. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:10) – Query & Company opens a Tuesday with Jake Query & producer Eddie Garrison discussing Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot to elevate the Indiana Fever over the Washington Mystics. They also get into the San Antonio Spurs getting on the board by winning game three last night in the NBA Finals. Is there more pressure on the Spurs or Knicks in game four? (23:10-30:21) – Yesterday, Brendan Sorsby was deemed eligible for the 2026 college football season because Judge Ken Curry of the 99th District Court of Lubbock County granted a temporary injunction. Jake gives his thoughts on the entire situation. (30:21-50:59) – Indianapolis Colts right tackle Jalen Travis joins Jake Query this afternoon to discuss how he prepared this off-season knowing that he will be the starting tackle and how his back is feeling. Jake asks him how his anthropology degree from Princeton helps him within the locker room and how training camp last year was so critical to showing the coaching staff he can do a multitude of things. (50:59-1:19:14) – Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins Jake Query to inform Jake as to how this entire Brendan Sorsby has transpired down in Lubbock County. He explains the step-by-step process as to how Sorsby received an injunction, what it means moving forward for both Sorsby and Texas Tech, and makes a prediction as to whether he believes that Sorsby will play this fall for the Red Raiders. (1:12:34-1:26:26) – Last night Jake observed a sense of relief from Caitlin Clark shortly after knocking down the game winning shot for the Indiana Fever. He gives his observation on the shot and asks Eddie for his input as to why it was such a relief. (1:26:26-1:34:08) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake revealing the three most common trends that he is seeing on his social media to compare with his young & hip producer, Eddie Garrison. (1:34:08-1:56:16) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes an appearance on Query & Company to recap last night’s win for the Indiana Fever and join in on the Indiana Pacers discussion. Jake asks Scott why he saw a sense of relief from Caitlin Clark last night, the number of former Pacers that have transitioned into good broadcasters, and previews some of the stories that he has coming out. (1:56:16-2:15:05) – Jake Query has some questions for Eddie about the NBA Finals moving forward with the Spurs defeating the Knicks last night. Plus, they list some of the true diehard Knicks fans that first come to mind and do the same thing for the Pacers. (2:15:05-2:20:48) – Today’s show ends with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crain & Cone instantly react to the breaking news of Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible, following his court case regarding sports gambling on games he was involved in, to play this season, after a two-game suspension, for the Red Raiders. -- -- -- Good Ranchers: https://www.goodranchers.com/ with CODE: BOOSTER -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone  #CrainandCo #CrainandCone #News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb #texastechfootball #texastechredraiders #ncaa #sportsgambling Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN's Chris Fowler and Rich discuss his deeply personal ‘Finding My Father' edition of ‘SC Featured,' the energy permeating the streets of New York amid the Knicks' 2-0 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs, the unexpected champions coming out of this year's French Open, and more. Rich discusses the latest episode of his new ‘This Was SportsCenter' podcast featuring a revealing interview with ESPN legend Chris Berman. Rich weighs in on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction that will allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season in the wake of his gambling scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN CFB Analyst Josh Pate and Rich discuss Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted an injunction that will allow him to play for the Red Raiders this season in the wake of his gambling scandal, and what fix, if any, exists for how to govern college athletics. Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Toy Story 5' movie and the franchise's longevity, reveals how beloved actor Henry Winkler has impacted his career, shares his favorite ‘Arrested Development' jokes and moments, and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game' with a fan of the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Level joins G-Bag Nation to discuss the legal ruling granting Brendan Sorsby eligibility at Texas Tech following gambling violations. They analyze the impact of this precedent on college athletics and evaluate the Red Raiders' roster for the upcoming season. 01:00 - Brendan Sorsby Eligibility Ruling 04:21 - Sorsby Legal Victory Details 09:34 - College Sports Gambling Precedent 15:11 - Red Raiders Roster Expectations 19:23 - Dallas Cowboys News Update

Big Picture Reactions after 49ers OTA's to start the show and then Guest SHIEL WOOD (19:15). Wood is the Defensive Coordinator for Texas Tech and helped lead the Red Raiders to its best year ever with a star-studded defense that including 49ers 3rd Round pick Romello Height.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Red Raiders lost in the WCWS Final to the Texas Longhorns. We wonder how society views the program at the moment.

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the growing congressional battle over college athletics, react to Milan Momcilovic officially returning to college basketball, and discuss why Texas Tech has become the Big 12's biggest villain — and maybe its biggest hope.

While the UFO craze is still here, the White House decided to release their site aliens.gov to great controversy. In this free-wheeling, Friday edition of 'Will Cain Country,' Will and The Crew, Two-a-Dayz Dan and Tinfoil Pat, take an in-depth look at the potential of alien life among us, and how an otherwise fascinating conversation has been stifled by partisan politics.Plus, Will and The Crew react to Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire calling out Steve Sarkisian's bluff after the latter took a dig at the Red Raiders' schedule.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices