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College football could be headed toward a 24-team College Football Playoff, and Pete Mundo explains why expanding the CFP that far could do more harm than good to the sport. On this week's Heartland College Sports Winners & Losers, we also discuss Houston trying to rally fans ahead of its huge game against Oklahoma State, the Big 12's new basketball patches, and why Big 12 fans have plenty to be excited about heading into a loaded Week 7. Plus, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker is starting to generate NFL Draft buzz, while the Big 12 basketball preseason coaches poll is officially here as hoops season gets closer. Who were your biggest winners and losers of the week? Drop yours in the comments. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 7 could DEFINE the entire Big 12 football season, with huge games, rivalry matchups and College Football Playoff implications across the conference. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down and predicts the biggest games across the Big 12 in Week 7, including BYU vs. Notre Dame, Oklahoma State vs. Houston, Kansas vs. Kansas State and the rest of this weekend's biggest matchups. We'll break down every matchup, give our predictions and picks, and look at the games you need to be watching this weekend. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 Power Rankings showcase that the BIG 12 may be having its deepest season ever in its 16-team iteration. After Week 6, the favorites are rolling, which means what for the rest of the college football season?! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is LIVE for the Monday on the Mailbag to unveil his latest Big 12 Power Rankings after Week 6. ALSO: 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter, where I drop ONE take I don't share anywhere else on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Plus, we’ll discuss the biggest Big 12 storylines coming out of the weekend and answer YOUR questions as we turn the page toward Week 7. 🔥 Updated Big 12 Power Rankings 👀 Week 7 storylines 📬 LIVE HCS Mailbag Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 6 was Separation Saturday in Big 12 football, as BYU, Utah, Houston and the conference's other top contenders delivered dominant performances. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down the biggest Big 12 Week 6 results and what they mean for the conference championship race. After weeks of upsets and unpredictability, did Week 6 finally show us who the Big 12’s real contenders are? And which teams are starting to fall behind as the second half of the college football season approaches? We break down every major Week 6 storyline and what it means moving forward. Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big 12 fans had an AWESOME week, with some major wins for the conference both on and off the field. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down this week's Big 12 Winners & Losers, including Mike Gundy returning to television with TNT, BYU vs. Notre Dame landing a huge primetime TV window, and the AP Top 25 showing the Big 12 some respect. But it wasn't all good news. We also discuss the latest on BYU running back LJ Martin's injury, trouble surrounding the Protect College Sports Act, and why Sonny Dykes and TCU face a critical stretch coming out of the bye week. Subscribe for independent Big 12 football coverage all season long. All Big 12. All The Time. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 enters Week 6 with a slate that looks surprisingly straightforward — but can we really trust the favorites in this conference? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down and predicts the biggest games across the Big 12, including BYU vs. Iowa State, UCF vs. Oklahoma State, Arizona vs. West Virginia, Houston vs. Kansas State, Arizona State vs. Hawaii and Utah vs. Kansas. Are there ANY upsets coming in Big 12 Week 6? Which favorites should be on upset alert? And what could this weekend mean for the Big 12 Championship race? We'll break down every matchup, give our predictions and picks, and look at the games you need to be watching this weekend. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ 👕 Heartland College Sports merch: https://hcs.myswaggymerch.com/#!/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 Power Rankings continue to be completely unpredictable week to week. After Week 5, with surprising results and outcomes, how do we rank the teams in this league? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is LIVE for the Monday on the Mailbag to unveil his latest Big 12 Power Rankings after Week 5. ALSO: 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter, where I drop ONE take I don't share anywhere else on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Plus, we’ll discuss the biggest Big 12 storylines coming out of the weekend and answer YOUR questions as we turn the page toward Week 6. Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ Heartland merch here: https://hcs.myswaggymerch.com/#!/. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to a wild Week 5 across the Big 12 Conference, including Arizona dominating Cincinnati, Baylor making a statement against Arizona State, BYU taking care of TCU, Texas Tech handling Colorado, and all the biggest results from the weekend in Big 12 football. Plus, the Big 12 has new contenders emerging. Which teams are legitimate Big 12 Championship threats, which teams are falling behind, and what did we learn about the conference race after Week 5 of the college football season? 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Which Big 12 result surprised you the MOST in Week 5? Drop your reaction in the comments! Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! 💬 Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/ 👕 Heartland College Sports merch: https://hcs.myswaggymerch.com/#!/ #collegefootball #week5 #Big12 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Protect College Sports Act could have major implications for the future of conference realignment, including the possibility of the Big 12 eventually expanding to 20 teams. Which programs should Brett Yormark and the Big 12 have on their radar? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down his latest college football Winners and Losers, including two potential Big 12 expansion targets, Jerome Tang’s settlement with Kansas State, and Isaac Wilson getting his opportunity to start at Colorado. Plus, why a potential 24-team College Football Playoff would be bad for the sport, college football television ratings are down through September, and Houston isn’t happy about another 11 a.m. kickoff. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 might be even CRAZIER than we thought one month into the college football season. FOX Sports' Tim Brando joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to explain why he's been surprised by the number of Big 12 teams that have elevated their play, why there are talented teams being overlooked nationally, and why the conference has become so difficult to figure out. Plus, Brando gives his assessment of the Big 12 season one month in, discusses the Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for the future of college athletics, and takes us behind the scenes on the differences between calling an NFL game and a college football game. 📩 Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ 🏈 Subscribe for independent Big 12 coverage all season long. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 5 could be DANGER TIME for several teams across the Big 12. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down and predicts the biggest games of the weekend, including Texas Tech vs. Colorado and BYU vs. TCU, with pressure mounting on teams that desperately need a win. Can the Big 12 contenders avoid an upset? Which teams are in the most danger? And what could Week 5 mean for the conference championship race moving forward? Pete breaks down the biggest matchups across the league and gives his predictions and picks for Week 5. All Big 12. All The Time. Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 4 shook up the Big 12, and now Pete Mundo has a NEW Top 3 in the latest Heartland College Sports Big 12 Power Rankings. After Oklahoma State upset West Virginia, Cincinnati knocked off Kansas State and UCF took down TCU, where does everyone belong heading into Week 5? Pete breaks down his Big 12 Power Rankings from top to bottom, including the biggest risers and fallers, the teams emerging as legitimate contenders and the teams that still have plenty to prove. Plus, we dive into your biggest Big 12 questions and reactions from another wild weekend of college football. All Big 12. All The Time. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to a wild Week 4 across the Big 12 Conference, including Oklahoma State upsetting West Virginia, Cincinnati knocking off Kansas State, and UCF taking down TCU. Mundo covers and reacts to every game in the league from Week 4 on Saturday. Plus, what did we learn about the Big 12 contenders? Which teams should have us rethinking our preseason expectations? And what do all of these surprising results mean for the conference race moving forward? Pete breaks down the biggest winners, disappointments and takeaways from another unpredictable weekend of Big 12 football. Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The College Football Playoff is adding a new strength-of-conference metric to its selection process, and Pete Mundo explains why the timing raises questions after months of complaints from the SEC. Plus, this week's Big 12 Winners & Losers include the league's strong Friday night TV ratings, the growing hype around Oklahoma State, more turbulence for Deion Sanders and Colorado, and UCF's unlimited hot dog promotion. Is the CFP giving the SEC what it wanted? And what could the new metric mean for the Big 12 when the playoff rankings arrive? All Big 12. All The Time. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 4 could start separating the Big 12 contenders from the pretenders as conference play heats up across the league. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down and predicts the biggest games on the Big 12 Week 4 schedule, including the matchups that could tell us which teams are legitimate threats, and which ones still have plenty to prove. Who makes a statement? Who is on upset alert? And which Week 4 results could have the biggest impact on the Big 12 race moving forward? Pete gives his predictions, picks and biggest storylines for another important weekend of Big 12 football. Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.