Big 12 Dominance: 3 No. 1 Seeds, The Rise of TCU & The FCS-to-FBS Gold Rush

Description: The Big 12 is running college athletics. With three No. 1 seeds in March Madness, the conference has officially planted its flag as a basketball powerhouse. We break down what this means for the national landscape and how the Big 12 separated itself from the pack. Plus, the rise of TCU — how the Horned Frogs built a legit NCAA Tourney team, what's fueling their momentum, and whether they're here to stay among the top half of the conference. And in college football, FCS programs are desperately pushing for the jump to FBS. Why now? We dive into the financial stakes, conference realignment pressures, playoff access, and the risks that come with chasing the big stage. All that and more on this episode of First and 16.