Bigger Than 12

Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive deep into the future of the College Football Playoff and what expansion really means for the Big 12.

🏈 Is a 24-team playoff actually good for the Big 12?

The guys debate whether expansion helps the conference gain legitimacy or simply allows the SEC and Big Ten to dominate even more.

📉 Why the AP Poll might be ruining college football

Jake and Derek explain how preseason rankings create narratives that hurt Big 12 teams before the season even starts.

🔥 Which Big 12 teams from the past would’ve made playoff runs?

Could 2014 TCU have won it all? What about 2021 Iowa State or 2018 West Virginia? The nostalgia is flowing.

⚾ MLB Ballpark Draft

Wrigley, Fenway, PNC, Coors, Yankee Stadium, and more — the guys draft the best ballparks in baseball and argue over iconic stadiums.

🌽 Also included:

• Big 12 baseball postseason outlook

• Kansas winning the conference title

• Matt Campbell’s “food desert” comments

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to ESPN ranking Iowa State dead last in the Big 12 preseason projections, debate which teams are too high and too low, and sound off on the NCAA Tournament officially expanding to 76 teams.

🏈 Iowa State picked 16th in the Big 12

The guys discuss ESPN’s preseason rankings, why the Cyclones are getting zero respect under Jimmy Rogers, and whether that could actually benefit Iowa State heading into the season.

🌪️ Who’s too high? Who’s too low?

Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Kansas State, UCF, and more get dissected as Jake and Duke break down the most overrated and underrated teams in the conference.

🔥 Big 12 hot seat rankings

Scott Satterfield, Sonny Dykes, Dave Aranda, and Deion Sanders all get discussed as coaching pressure ramps up entering 2026.

🏀 March Madness expansion outrage

The guys go OFF on the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams, why Cinderella is officially dead, and how college sports continue to ruin their best products.

⚾ Big 12 baseball update

Kansas and West Virginia battle for the regular-season title while TCU fights to stay inside the NCAA Tournament bubble.

☀️ Plus:

• Best summer activities draft

• Why regular seasons still matter

• The future of college football and basketball

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke talk all things Big 12 and beyond.

🏈 Big 12 Over/Unders Are HERE

The guys react to Vegas win totals for every Big 12 football team and debate expectations for each school

🚨 Brendan Sorsby Situation Gets Wilder

Texas Tech’s quarterback drama takes another turn after Sorsby reportedly hires Tom Brady’s lawyer. What happens next—and could the NCAA actually lose this fight?

🏀 Jerome Tang Returns to Baylor

Tang heads back to Scott Drew’s staff after his rough ending at Kansas State. Is it a smart reunion or a desperate move?

⭐ Kansas Lands the No. 1 Recruit

Bill Self gets a massive win on the recruiting trail with Tyron Stokes committing to Kansas. Is KU about to bounce back in a huge way?

⚾ Kansas Baseball Is LEGIT

The Jayhawks are one of the hottest teams in college baseball and may be on track to host a regional for the first time ever.

Plus, drafting months of the year.

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down a loaded week across the Big 12 with major headlines, controversy, and a strong showing on the national stage.

🚨 Texas Tech QB Drama

Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation could have massive implications—not just for Texas Tech, but the entire Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff hopes.

🏈 Big 12 Shines in NFL Draft

• 6 first-round picks for the conference

• Texas Tech leads the way with elite talent

• Why the Big 12 continues to prove it belongs nationally

😤 NCAA Under Fire (Again)

• New tampering rules spark backlash

• “Guilty until proven innocent?”

• Proposed eligibility changes and what they mean for the future

🏈 Big 12 QB Draft

The guys draft the best NFL quarterbacks since 2000 with Big 12 ties—featuring names like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and more.

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive into the latest portal news across the Big 12 before talking big picture college football stories and more.

🏀 Transfer Portal Madness

🏈 Big 12 CFP Odds

💰 $100 Million Rosters?!
Is college football heading toward insane spending levels? The guys react to reports that elite programs could soon hit nine-figure roster costs—and what that means for the Big 12.

🏈 NFL Draft Preview

🥓 Whiskey River Draft: Breakfast Foods
Brend and Duke take two different approaches to the most important meal of the day.

🎙️ Plus:

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke are back… it’s officially portal season chaos across the Big 12.

🏀 Iowa State Reloads (Again):

Milan Momcilovic heads toward the NBA Draft, forcing a tough roster decision—but T. J. Otzelberger responds by building one of the top transfer classes in the country. Reload, not rebuild.

🔁 Portal Reality Check:

The timeline is broken. Players, coaches, and fans are all stuck navigating a system that doesn’t fully make sense—especially for NBA hopefuls trying to keep options open.

😬 Tough Losses Around the Big 12:

• TCU loses star David Punch to Texas

• Texas Tech loses Jalen Petty to UCLA

Even the “have” programs aren’t safe anymore.

🏈 Friday Night Football Debate:

Texas Tech hosting Houston on a Friday reignites the Big 12 vs. tradition debate. Is it smart exposure—or a hit to local culture?

🎸 Offseason Fun:

Drafting dream concert lineups for Jack Trice Stadium

🎙 Other topics include:

• Why Iowa State fans shouldn’t panic

• NIL impact on roster building

• The reality of constant player movement

• Big 12 offseason power outlook

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke have their first offseason pod of 2026.

🏀 Arizona Season Post-Mortem:

The guys break down Arizona's Final Four loss to Michigan and whether it changes how we view their season. Was it still an A+ year under Tommy Lloyd?

🔥 Big 12 vs Big Ten Debate:

Michigan wins it all—but does that really make the Big Ten the best conference? Jake and Derek go deep on injuries, depth, and why the Big 12 Conference still has the edge.

🚨 Yormark vs Texas Tech:

Brett Yormark and Cody Campbell go back and forth over Friday night football. Is this smart scheduling—or a dangerous precedent?

🏀 Bill Self Returns:

Bill Self is back at Kansas. What does it mean for the Big 12—and can he still make another deep March run?

🎯 Offseason Mode Activated:

The guys kick off draft season with Big 12 basketball coaches—building programs for the future and debating who you want leading your team.

🎙 Other topics include:

• Big 12 coaching stability vs national perception

• Why injuries shaped March Madness

• Early thoughts on next season’s contenders

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest from the NCAA Tournament. Arizona is officially in the Final Four. Can they get past Michigan? Iowa State and Houston bow out after Sweet Sixteen berths. Handing out grades and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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The Sweet 16 is set, and it’s time to break it all down Big 12 style. On this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere, the guys preview the biggest matchups of the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend.

The show starts with a deep dive into Iowa State vs. Tennessee, including how Tamin Lipsey has elevated his game and what the Cyclones need to do to advance to the Elite Eight. Plus, previews of other marquee Sweet 16 games like Arizona vs. Alabama and a look at how teams like Houston and Arkansas stack up in March Madness.

The guys also hand out post-mortem grades for Big 12 teams eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, including Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, TCU, and UCF. What went wrong, who underperformed, and what each program’s future looks like heading into next season.

Plus:

• Beast of the Week honors• Basketball power rankings

• Coaching carousel updates, including Cincinnati hiring Jerrod Calhoun and Arizona State hiring Randy Bennett

• More Big 12 storylines

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Selection Sunday has come and gone, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke are breaking down the entire NCAA Tournament bracket with a Big 12 perspective. The guys go through every team’s draw, discuss which programs got favorable matchups, and set realistic expectations for how the conference could perform in March Madness.

They also recap the Big 12 Tournament, share their biggest takeaways from the week in Kansas City, and discuss how the bracket sets up for the conference moving forward. Plus, the conversation shifts to coaching news around college basketball, including Kansas State hiring Casey Alexander and whether the reported firings of Wes Miller and Bobby Hurley were the right moves.Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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