Your daily podcast for Big 12 Football, Big 12 Basketball, and all other Big 12 Sports. First and 16 delivers sharp analysis, insider rumors, and in-depth breakdowns for all 16 Big 12 teams — from Texas Tech and BYU to Kansas State and UCF. Whether it's Big 12 football Saturdays or March Madness runs, we cover every story, every angle, every time.Stay updated with Big 12 news, game previews and recaps, transfer portal moves, coaching updates, and more. Fast-paced and info-packed, First and 12 is your go-to source for everything Big 12 sports.
First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball
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Your daily podcast for Big 12 Football, Big 12 Basketball, and all other Big 12 Sports. First and 16 delivers sharp analysis, insider rumors, and in-depth breakdowns for all 16 Big 12 teams — from Texas Tech and BYU to Kansas State and UCF. Whether it's Big 12 football Saturdays or March Madness runs, we cover every story, every angle, every time.Stay updated with Big 12 news, game previews and recaps, transfer portal moves, coaching updates, and more. Fast-paced and info-packed, First and 12 is your go-to source for everything Big 12 sports.
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June 1, 2026
Big 12 Football Power Rankings 2026: Texas Tech, BYU & Houston Lead the Pack | College Baseball & Softball Upsets
<p data-start="963" data-end="1202">In this episode of <strong data-start="982" data-end="998">First and 16</strong>, Adam Gibby breaks down his complete <strong data-start="1036" data-end= "1075">2026 Big 12 Football Power Rankings</strong>, ranking all 16 teams from top to bottom based on a neutral-field, round-robin format where every team plays every other team.</p> <p data-start="1204" data-end="1606">Before diving into football, Adam discusses one of the biggest surprises of the spring sports season: why college baseball and softball have become home to the Cinderella stories that once defined March Madness. From Texas Tech's Women's College World Series run to Kansas, West Virginia, Milwaukee, Cal Poly, and St. Mary's making noise in NCAA Baseball Regionals, there has been no shortage of drama.</p> <p data-start="1608" data-end="1640">Then it's time for the rankings.</p> <p data-start="1642" data-end="1867">Can Texas Tech live up to the preseason hype? Is BYU the biggest threat to win the conference? Can Houston's elite defense carry the Cougars into title contention? And which teams are being overlooked heading into the season?</p> <h3 data-section-id="2nxil4" data-start="1869" data-end="1887"> Topics Covered</h3> <ul data-start="1889" data-end="2436"> <li data-section-id="s68qzn" data-start="1889" data-end="1952"> Texas Tech softball's run to the Women's College World Series</li> <li data-section-id="1dd53pr" data-start="1953" data-end="2007"> NCAA Baseball Regional upsets and Cinderella stories</li> <li data-section-id="ckau3o" data-start="2008" data-end="2068">Why college basketball has lost some of its underdog magic</li> <li data-section-id="1hsvl2" data-start="2069" data-end="2117">Full Big 12 preseason football rankings (1–16)</li> <li data-section-id="17xzuj5" data-start="2118" data-end="2158"> Texas Tech's championship expectations</li> <li data-section-id="1sivdlr" data-start="2159" data-end="2186">BYU vs. Texas Tech debate</li> <li data-section-id="1g08leu" data-start="2187" data-end="2229"> Houston's rise as a conference contender</li> <li data-section-id="bwsjci" data-start="2230" data-end="2273"> Arizona and Utah's championship potential</li> <li data-section-id="1j8r4ve" data-start="2274" data-end="2318"> Oklahoma State as the conference wild card</li> <li data-section-id="1sdeh12" data-start="2319" data-end="2384"> Questions surrounding Colorado, Cincinnati, Iowa State, and UCF</li> <li data-section-id="12c9cqi" data-start="2385" data-end="2436"> Which teams could surprise during the 2026 season</li> </ul>
May 28, 2026
Big 12 TV Schedule Reaction: FOX, ESPN & CBS Give the Big 12 Major Respect in 2026
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The 2026 college football TV schedule is officially here, and the Big 12 is getting more national attention than ever before. In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down every major Big 12 matchup from Weeks 1-3, including huge games like Baylor vs Auburn, Arizona at BYU, Utah vs Arkansas, Texas Tech vs Oregon State, Kansas vs Missouri, and Oregon vs Oklahoma State.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Which programs got the biggest TV boosts from FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and TNT? Which schools were underrated? And which matchups could define the College Football Playoff race?</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Adam also dives into:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Why FOX is investing heavily in the Big 12</li> <li>TNT's growing role in college football coverage</li> <li>Why Texas Tech and BYU continue to gain national respect</li> <li>Concerns about Colorado losing national momentum</li> <li>Why Utah vs Arkansas says a lot about SEC scheduling hypocrisy</li> <li>The best opportunities for the Big 12 to make national statements against the SEC and Big Ten</li> </ul> <p class="isSelectedEnd">If you love Big 12 football, conference realignment, TV ratings, College Football Playoff talk, and national media coverage analysis, this episode is for you.</p> <p>Subscribe for more college football coverage, Big 12 analysis, CFP expansion discussion, and weekly reactions all season long.</p>
May 26, 2026
Why ESPN & the SEC Don't Want a 24-Team College Football Playoff | Big 12, ACC & CFP Expansion
<p data-start="138" data-end="368">Is a 24-team College Football Playoff actually coming? On this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down why momentum is growing behind CFP expansion — and why ESPN and the SEC may be fighting against it behind the scenes.</p> <p data-start="370" data-end="722">From television rights and scheduling conflicts to conference power dynamics and playoff access, this episode dives deep into the real reasons college football's biggest power brokers could oppose a larger playoff format. Adam explains how a 24-team bracket could completely reshape the future of the Big 12, ACC, Notre Dame, and even the SEC itself.</p> <p data-start="724" data-end="1006">Would teams like BYU, Utah, Texas Tech, Miami, Iowa, Vanderbilt, or Georgia Tech suddenly become national contenders with expanded access? Could ESPN lose control of the College Football Playoff TV rights? And why are SEC media personalities already pushing back against the idea?</p> <p data-start="1008" data-end="1282">Plus, Adam walks through a hypothetical 2024-style 24-team playoff bracket featuring Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, BYU, Utah, Miami, and more — showing why the matchups would be incredible for fans, even if the SEC and ESPN don't love the idea.</p> <p data-start="1284" data-end="1455">If you love college football realignment, playoff expansion debates, Big 12 football, SEC football, and the future of the CFP, this is an episode you don't want to miss.</p> <p data-start="1457" data-end="1624">Subscribe to First and 16 for more college football analysis, Big 12 coverage, CFP expansion news, conference realignment updates, and hot takes from around the sport.</p>
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