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Could a 24-team College Football Playoff eventually make conferences irrelevant? And is Sonny Dykes running out of time at TCU? Pete Mundo breaks down the biggest WINNERS and LOSERS in Big 12 football and college football this week, starting with the possibility that an expanded 24-team CFP could fundamentally change the future of conference football. Plus, the Big 12 gets some much-needed respect in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, Sonny Dykes faces growing hot-seat questions at TCU, and Stillwater, America, is gearing up for a massive Top 25 showdown between Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. And one Oklahoma writer lands on the LOSERS list for suggesting Texas Tech could poach Eric Morris! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could Week 11 deliver some MASSIVE UPSETS in the Big 12? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down every Big 12 football matchup in Week 11, headlined by two huge Top 25 showdowns: No. 2 Utah vs. No. 23 Arizona and No. 12 Texas Tech vs. No. 25 Oklahoma State. Can Arizona shock Utah and shake up the College Football Playoff race? Is Oklahoma State ready to take down Texas Tech? And which other Big 12 teams could be walking into an upset this weekend? Pete shares his game-by-game previews, predictions and picks, plus what each matchup means for the Big 12 Championship race as the regular season enters its final stretch. **Which Big 12 team is most likely to get upset in Week 11?** 🏈 **MORE BIG 12 COVERAGE:** Read the latest Big 12 news, analysis and predictions at Heartland College Sports: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/ 📺 **WATCH ON YOUTUBE:** Subscribe for Big 12 football reactions, live shows, interviews and analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandCollegeSports 📩 **JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER:** Get independent Big 12 news, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/ ⭐ **SUPPORT THE SHOW:** Follow the podcast, leave a five-star rating and share the episode with another Big 12 fan. Your support helps us continue providing independent Big 12 coverage. **All Big 12. All The Time.** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we get set for Week 11 in the Big 12 Conference, the breaking news came down that the College Football Playoff WILL expand to 24 teams for the 2027 college football season. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why some Big 12 fans might think it sounds good, but it's also a mess for the league and sport of college football. PLUS, Mundo gives you his latest Big 12 football Power Rankings after Week 10, along with YOUR Top Big 12 football mailbag questions as we get set for another busy week of college football! Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 delivered WILD ENDINGS in Week 10, with crazy finishes, close games and huge implications for the Big 12 Championship race! Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to every Big 12 football game from Week 10 and breaks down what we learned from another unpredictable weekend across the conference. Utah made a major statement against BYU in the Holy War, Texas Tech survived a wild battle with West Virginia, and Houston picked up a huge win over Cincinnati. Plus, Oklahoma State delivered a stunning performance against Kansas State, and the rest of the Big 12 provided plenty of drama as the College Football Playoff race heats up. 📩 Get more independent Big 12 coverage in the Heartland College Sports newsletter: 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/#!/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WEEK 10 of the college football season is here and the Big 12 has some of the top games to keep an eye on, including Utah vs. BYU on Saturday morning. Where are the betting trends in the conference for all the games? DraftKings heads oddsmaker Johnny Avello joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to look at all the Big 12 games, including Baylor-Iowa State, Houston-Cincinnati, Texas Tech-West Virginia and more and look at where the betting market is landing in these Big 12 games. Subscribe for Big 12 football news, reactions, predictions, power rankings and Winners & Losers every week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 is getting some much-needed respect in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026, while Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti is making headlines for calling out the SEC and ESPN! On this week's Heartland College Sports Winners & Losers, Pete Mundo breaks down why the Big 12 should feel good about its position in the initial CFP rankings and why Cignetti deserves credit for challenging the SEC's influence on college football. Plus, there are growing concerns about two Big 12 head coaches. Kansas' Lance Leipold and UCF's Scott Frost are facing increasing pressure as their programs struggle to meet expectations. How hot are their seats, and what needs to change? It's another packed edition of Big 12 Winners & Losers as the college football season enters its most important stretch. **Topics include:** - Curt Cignetti's comments about the SEC, ESPN and CFP rankings - The Big 12's strong showing in the first College Football Playoff rankings - Lance Leipold's future at Kansas - Scott Frost's struggles at UCF What did the CFP committee get right or wrong? And which Big 12 coach should be feeling the most pressure? All Big 12. All The Time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 10 is a make-or-break week for several teams in the Big 12 Conference and we flip the calendar to the final month of the regular season in college football. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down and predicts every Big 12 game in Week 10, including the Holy War between BYU and Utah, Arizona takes on TCU, Oklahoma State plays at Kansas State, while Texas Tech hosts West Virginia. After another unpredictable Week 9, here's a prediction and pick against the spread for every Big 12 game in Week 10. 💬 What's your biggest upset pick in the Big 12 this week? Drop your Week 10 predictions 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/ 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/#!/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brett Yormark is leaving the Big 12, bringing an end to one of the most consequential commissioner tenures in conference history. So how should his time leading the Big 12 be remembered — and who should replace him? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo grades Yormark's tenure, from navigating conference realignment and adding new Big 12 members to securing the league's future and positioning the conference in the rapidly changing world of college athletics. Then, Pete looks ahead to the Big 12's search for its next commissioner, what the conference should prioritize in its next leader and several potential candidates who could replace Yormark. What grade would YOU give Brett Yormark's tenure as Big 12 commissioner? And who should the conference hire next? 📩 Get more independent Big 12 coverage in the Heartland College Sports newsletter: 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 9 showed us which Big 12 teams are for real as the conference championship race begins to take shape. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to every Big 12 game from Week 9 and breaks down what we learned from another huge Saturday across the conference. Utah made another statement, Texas Tech and BYU bounced back with important wins, while several other teams saw their Big 12 Championship hopes take a major hit. Plus, Iowa State pulled off a wild upset of Oklahoma State, Baylor rolled past UCF, and Colorado and Kansas State delivered another unpredictable Big 12 finish. 📩 Get more independent Big 12 coverage in the Heartland College Sports newsletter: 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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pressure is building on Deion Sanders at Colorado as the Buffaloes continue to struggle, but Coach Prime isn't the only major Big 12 storyline heading into Week 9. On this week's Heartland College Sports Winners & Losers, Pete Mundo breaks down why Deion is feeling the heat at Colorado, UCF's punishment following anti-BYU chants and the growing quarterback injury concerns at Kansas State. On the winners side, the Big 12 continues to show impressive depth at the top of the conference, BYU running back LJ Martin could be nearing a return ahead of the Utah game, and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell has suddenly become one of the most talked-about figures in college football. Which Big 12 storyline matters most heading into Week 9? And how much pressure is really on Deion Sanders at Colorado? 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments. 📩 Get more independent Big 12 coverage in the Heartland College Sports newsletter. 🏈 Subscribe for Big 12 reactions, predictions, power rankings, Winners & Losers and more all season long. All Big 12. All The Time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 9 could eliminate several Big 12 contenders as the race for the conference championship heats up. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down and predicts every Big 12 game in Week 9, including No. 6 Utah's huge road test at Cincinnati, No. 22 Arizona visiting No. 13 Texas Tech, and No. 8 BYU looking to bounce back against Arizona State. Plus, Baylor travels to UCF, Kansas State visits Colorado, Kansas takes on TCU, and Oklahoma State heads to Iowa State. After a chaotic Week 8, which Big 12 contenders survive another dangerous Saturday, and which teams see their championship hopes take a major hit? 📩 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/#!/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pat McAfee is not happy with Utah or its fans after the latest drama surrounding College GameDay — but is this whole controversy getting completely out of hand? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to McAfee's comments about Utah fans, the video that appeared to set him off, and why the reaction seems completely over the top. Utah has become one of the biggest stories in the Big 12 this season, but the growing tension between McAfee and Utes fans has now become a story of its own. Did Pat McAfee go too far with his reaction, or do Utah fans deserve some of the criticism? 💬 Let us know what you think in the comments. 🏈 Subscribe for independent Big 12 football coverage, reactions, predictions, power rankings and more all season long. All Big 12. All The Time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 8 completely flipped the Big 12 Power Rankings after one of the wildest Saturdays of the 2026 college football season. BYU and Texas Tech both suffered their first losses, Utah remained undefeated, Arizona continued its surge, and several teams made major moves throughout the rankings. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reveals his new Big 12 Power Rankings from No. 16 to No. 1 and breaks down the chaos at the top of the conference. Plus, Pete takes your questions and comments in the LIVE Monday Mailbag as the Big 12 Championship race and College Football Playoff picture take another dramatic turn. 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 9. 🔥 Updated Big 12 Power Rankings 👀 Week 9 storylines 📬 LIVE HCS Mailbag Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media! #Big12 #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 got turned completely upside down in Week 8 as BYU and Texas Tech both suffered stunning losses on a chaotic Saturday across the conference. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to every Big 12 game from Week 8, including BYU's shocking loss at UCF, Cincinnati's statement win over Texas Tech, West Virginia beating TCU, Arizona State taking down Kansas State, Oklahoma State rolling Colorado, and Arizona dominating Iowa State. What did we learn from the wildest Big 12 Saturday of the season? And what do these results mean for the Big 12 Championship race and the College Football Playoff picture? 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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are no longer undefeated after a 37-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats in Week 8 of the college football season. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the game, what it means for the Red Raiders, and the Big 12 Conference race. Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college 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/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.