Bigger Than 12

The Big 12 had an absolutely WILD Saturday! Oklahoma State shocked No. 6 Oregon in Stillwater, BYU continued its rise with a win over Arizona, and Iowa State nearly pulled off the Cy-Hawk upset against Iowa. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the biggest stories from Week 2 of the Big 12 season, including Oklahoma State's 39-31 upset of Oregon, Drew Mestemaker's breakout performance, and what the win means for Eric Morris and the Cowboys. They also dive into BYU's impressive win over Arizona and Bear Bachmeier's emergence as one of the Big 12's best quarterbacks, Iowa State's 16-13 loss to Iowa, Jimmy Rogers' impressive debut in the Cy-Hawk rivalry, Utah's dominant win over Arkansas, Kansas' ugly loss to Missouri, Arizona State's collapse against Texas A&M, Texas Tech's early-season concerns, Kansas State's continued dominance, and UCF's disastrous loss to Pitt. Plus, Jake and Duke reveal their updated Big 12 Power Rankings and make their picks for the biggest games of Week 3. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big 12 had a wild opening weekend, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke break it all down on the latest episode of Bigger Than 12! Colorado shocked Georgia Tech on the road, Houston handled Oregon State, Cincinnati dominated Boston College, while Oklahoma State's Eric Morris era got off to a disastrous start with a loss to Tulsa. The guys also dive into: • Colorado's 14-13 upset of Georgia Tech and what it means for the Buffaloes • Oklahoma State's ugly 24-10 loss to Tulsa • Baylor falling just short against Auburn • Houston's impressive offense and the Amare Thomas/Conner Weigman connection • Cutter Boley's six-touchdown performance at Arizona State • Bobby Terrell's three-sack debut for Iowa State • Iowa State's 38-10 win over SEMO • The first Bigger Than 12 power rankings of the season • Big 12 Week 2 game picks • Iowa State vs. Iowa Cy-Hawk predictions Plus, Jake and Duke debate BYU vs. Texas Tech at the top of the Big 12 and whether Arizona State belongs in the conference's top five. Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for more Big 12 football coverage throughout the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TCU football got off to a brutal start in Week Zero, falling to North Carolina in Dublin, and Bigger Than 12 is breaking down everything that went wrong. Jake Brend and Derek Duke examine TCU's lack of discipline, costly penalties, offensive struggles, and the disappointing debut of quarterback Jaden Craig. The guys debate how much blame belongs on Craig, the offensive line, and TCU's receivers, while also giving credit to a TCU defense that held North Carolina to just 15 points and under 100 rushing yards. They also discuss whether this loss says something bigger about Sonny Dykes, who is now facing increased pressure after failing to consistently get the Horned Frogs back to the level they reached during their College Football Playoff run. Plus, Jake and Derek revisit the growing "Ireland curse" and argue whether Big 12 teams should continue playing Week Zero games in Dublin. They also look ahead to the rest of the opening weekend, including Baylor vs. Auburn, Cincinnati vs. Boston College, and Colorado vs. Georgia Tech, before making their picks and discussing the Big 12's early-season outlook. Drafting Big 12 QBs and more. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke make their official 2026 Big 12 football preseason predictions on Bigger Than 12! The guys reveal their Big 12 preseason standings, conference championship pick, Player of the Year and Coach of the Year selections, biggest games of the season, hot seat rankings, and several bold predictions. They debate BYU, Texas Tech, Utah, Houston, Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, TCU, Iowa State, UCF, and the rest of the Big 12, including which teams could surprise, which coaches are under the most pressure, and which players could become national stars. The guys also identify the three most important Big 12 games of 2026, including Houston at Texas Tech, the Holy War between BYU and Utah, and Notre Dame at BYU. Plus, they discuss the Big 12's College Football Playoff chances, TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin, and whether the conference can finally win another playoff game. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big 12 football is almost here, and the biggest questions surrounding BYU and Texas Tech are taking center stage. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the two teams that met in last year's Big 12 Championship, examining what BYU and Texas Tech return, their biggest offseason losses, quarterback questions, and their chances of competing for another Big 12 title. The guys dive into BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin, and the Cougars' difficult task of replacing their top receivers, while also looking ahead to BYU's massive home matchup with Notre Dame. They debate whether that game could be the most important non-conference matchup in recent Big 12 history and what a BYU win would mean for the conference's College Football Playoff hopes. They also break down Texas Tech, including Will Hammond replacing Brendan Sorsby, the Red Raiders' massive defensive losses, their returning talent, and whether their defense can remain elite. Plus, the guys debate Big 12 quarterback rankings, question Devin Dampier's place among the conference's best QBs, preview Week Zero, and wrap things up by drafting the best chip flavors. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football season is almost here, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke continue their Big 12 previews with a deep dive into Houston, Utah, and Iowa State. The guys discuss why everyone suddenly believes in Oklahoma State, whether Houston can repeat last year's success under Willie Fritz, why Utah's favorable schedule makes the Utes a legitimate Big 12 title contender, and what realistic expectations should be for Jimmy Rogers' first season at Iowa State. Plus, the guys discuss Texas Tech's latest roster move, the ongoing NCAA eligibility chaos, Iowa Everywhere Live, Iowa trivia, and draft their favorite movies released since 2000. 🏈 In this episode: • Is Oklahoma State actually underrated anymore? • Houston season outlook and Willie Fritz's rebuild • Connor Wegman and Houston's Big 12 title chances • Utah's new era under Morgan Scalley • Can Utah win the Big 12? • Iowa State's rebuild under Jimmy Rogers • Can the Cyclones reach a bowl game? • NCAA eligibility ruling discussion • Iowa State Fair trivia • Drafting the best movies since 2000 Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement Planning & Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the proposed Save College Sports Act, the biggest piece of college football legislation in years. The guys discuss salary caps, transfer portal reform, conference size limits, and whether the SEC and Big Ten are finally willing to help the sport instead of just themselves. Plus, season previews for Arizona and Arizona State, Bob Chesney's comments on College Football Playoff expansion, and the most important Whiskey River Draft yet: the greatest sandwiches of all time. 🏈 Save College Sports Act • What the proposed legislation would change • Salary cap increases and university funding • One-time transfer rules • Conference size limits • Why this could be the biggest reset college athletics has seen in years • Can Congress actually get it across the finish line? 🌵 Arizona Season Preview • Noah Fifita returns to lead the Wildcats • Can Arizona repeat last year's success? • Biggest strengths and concerns • 2026 schedule prediction and win total ☀️ Arizona State Season Preview • Kenny Dillingham faces a massive roster rebuild • Replacing Sam Leavitt and key departures • Can the Sun Devils stay in the Big 12 title hunt? • Projecting Arizona State's 2026 season 🏆 Plus... • Bob Chesney's proposal for College Football Playoff expansion • Why college football shouldn't become the NFL • Best sandwiches draft Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke continue their 2026 Big 12 football preview series by breaking down Cincinnati, TCU, and Kansas State while reacting to the latest developments from Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the growing partnership between the Big Ten and SEC, the future of conference championships, and what it all means for the Big 12. Plus, their favorite things to do during a 100-degree Iowa summer. 🏈 Big Ten vs. The Big 12 The guys discuss: • Why the Big Ten and SEC continue pulling away • Tony Petitti's latest comments on college football's future • Conference championship games potentially disappearing • Why regional rivalries still matter to the sport 🐻 Cincinnati, TCU & Kansas State Preview Season outlooks include: • Can Scott Satterfield survive another season at Cincinnati? • Is TCU making the right move by changing its offensive identity? • Colin Klein's first season leading Kansas State • Which team has the best chance to exceed expectations in 2026? 🌪️ Big 12 Storylines • Iowa and Iowa State reportedly working to extend the Cy-Hawk Series • Why preserving rivalry games matters • Early expectations around the conference race 🥃 Plus • Whiskey River Draft: Best things to do when it's 100° outside • Iowa trivia Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke continue their 2026 season outlooks with an in-depth breakdown of UCF, Baylor and Kansas. Then Brend and Duke react to some of the bizarre quotes from SEC Media Days and how it relates to the Big 12. The fellas continue their draft season by drafting the league's football coaches. Presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Jake Brend away, Jackson Pence joins Derek Duke to kick off the 2026 Bigger Than 12 season preview series. The guys break down Oklahoma State, Colorado, and West Virginia, discuss Jamie Pollard's decision to retire as Iowa State's athletic director, answer Iowa trivia, and wrap up with an MLB draft featuring the best players of the past decade. 🏈 Big 12 Team Previews The season preview series begins with: • Oklahoma State's complete roster overhaul under Eric Morris • Can Colorado rebound in Year 3 under Deion Sanders? • Rich Rodriguez's rebuild at West Virginia • Biggest strengths, weaknesses and realistic expectations for each program 🌪️ Jamie Pollard's Legacy Derek and Jackson discuss: • Pollard announcing his retirement • His impact on Iowa State athletics • The hires that transformed the Cyclones • What's next for Iowa State's athletic department ⚾ MLB All-Star Week Draft To celebrate the All-Star break, the guys draft the best MLB players from the last decade. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the biggest stories from Big 12 Football Media Days, including the viral Brett Yormark-Texas Tech exchange, the conference's new Monster Energy partnership, lingering Brendan Sorsby questions, and their biggest coaching takeaways from Frisco. Plus, thoughts on Jimmy Rogers, Deion Sanders, Rich Rodriguez, and a World Cup-inspired Bigger Than 12 Draft. 🏈 Big 12 Media Days Reactions The biggest headlines from Frisco. • Brett Yormark's viral press conference • Texas Tech's confrontation over Brendan Sorsby ⚡ Monster Energy Joins the Big 12 A landmark sponsorship raises questions. • Is the deal worth enough money? • Jersey patches, field logos and branding • Why the value surprised Jake and Derek • What it means for the conference moving forward 🎙️ Biggest Coaching Takeaways Which coaches impressed the most? • Jimmy Rogers' refreshing honesty • Rich Rodriguez's regional scheduling idea • Deion Sanders' outlook entering 2026 • Joey McGuire and Eric Morris stand out 🏟️ Around the Big 12 More news from Media Days. • Scott Satterfield responds to Brendan Sorsby questions • Cincinnati's role in the investigation • Early impressions around the conference 🌍 Plus • Bigger Than 12 Draft: Which remaining World Cup country would you visit? • Iowa trivia Bigger Than 12 presented by Wealth Charter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down CBS Sports' rankings of the Big 12's returning defensive production, react to the latest Brendan Sorsby news after the NFL denies his supplemental draft request, recap a historic NBA Draft for the conference, and celebrate Fourth of July week with a patriotic draft of their favorite traditions. Plus, Tony Wenck joins the show to share expert fireworks advice for building the perfect backyard show. 🏈 Big 12 Defensive Rankings CBS Sports released its rankings of returning defensive production, and the Big 12 is loaded. • Texas Tech tops the nation • Oklahoma State's surprising ranking • Kansas, UCF and Baylor among the conference leaders • Why defense is becoming the Big 12's calling card 🌵 Texas Tech Without Brendan Sorsby The NFL denied Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft request. • What happens next? • Can Texas Tech still win the Big 12? • Why Will Hammond has plenty of help around him • Why the Red Raiders' defense remains the biggest reason for optimism 🏀 Historic NBA Draft for the Big 12 Another huge night for the conference. • AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1 overall • Darryn Peterson follows at No. 2 • Eight first-round picks for the Big 12 • Why the conference continues producing elite NBA talent 🎆 Tony Winks Joins the Show The "Boom Boom" man shares his best fireworks advice. • Building the perfect backyard fireworks show • How to maximize your budget • His favorite firework in the store • Tips for creating an unforgettable finale 🇺🇸 Fourth of July Draft Jake and Derek draft their favorite Independence Day traditions, Bigger Than 12 presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Duke and special guest Jackson Pence break down the latest headlines across the Big 12, including the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, Iowa State's decision to begin selling alcohol at Jack Trice Stadium, NBA Draft debates featuring AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, and Dusty May's shocking departure from Michigan. 🏈 Brendan Sorsby & Texas Tech The long-running Sorsby story may finally be coming to a close. • Sorsby enters the NFL Supplemental Draft • What happens next for Sorsby's football future • Why Will Hammond could keep the Red Raiders atop the Big 12 • Is Texas Tech Still the Team to Beat? 🍺 Iowa State Finally Sells Beer A major change is coming to Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. • What the policy change means for Cyclone fans • The end of halftime re-entry • How the move impacts the game-day atmosphere • Why Iowa State is catching up with the rest of college athletics 🏀 NBA Draft Discussion Who should be the No. 1 overall pick? • AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson • Draft projections and player comparisons • Which prospect has the higher ceiling? • Big 12 stars preparing for the next level 🏀 Dusty May Leaves Michigan One of the biggest surprises of the offseason. • Dusty May heads to the NBA • Could Big 12 coaches become targets? Plus • Iowa trivia • Favorite side dish draft • More Bigger Than 12 presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brendan Sorsby saga reaches another level as the Big 12 takes legal action. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest developments, discuss what the conference should do next, and debate whether Texas Tech is risking its reputation for a player who may not be worth the fight. ***This episode was recorded prior to Brendan Sorsby announcing his intention to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft*** 🏈 Big 12 vs. Texas Tech • Why the Big 12 filed a lawsuit • Is Texas Tech overplaying its hand? • The potential fallout at Big 12 Media Days • Why the Red Raiders could become college football's biggest villain ⚾ College World Series Update • West Virginia's path through Omaha • The Mountaineers' heartbreaking loss to North Carolina • Can they survive the elimination bracket? 🍔 Ultimate Food Draft The guys draft their favorite foods, and the debate gets heated. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke spend much of this week's show reacting to the stunning court ruling that appears set to keep Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the field in 2026 despite admitting to gambling violations involving his own team. The guys discuss what it means for the NCAA, the Big 12, and the future of college athletics. 🏈 The Sorsby Ruling Changes Everything A Texas judge grants Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction, allowing him to play while legal proceedings continue beyond the upcoming football season. Jake and Derek unload on the decision, the NCAA's lack of authority, and why many around college athletics believe the situation has become a dangerous precedent. ⚖️ Is The NCAA Completely Powerless? From conference commissioners to athletic directors, the reaction around college football has been swift. The guys debate whether the NCAA has effectively lost control of enforcement and what this ruling could mean for future cases involving athlete misconduct. 🔥 Texas Tech Becomes the Villain Texas Tech entered 2026 as the Big 12 favorite and playoff hopeful. Now, the Red Raiders may find themselves as the most controversial team in college football. Jake and Derek discuss whether fans around the conference will rally behind Tech or root against them every step of the way. ⚾ West Virginia Heads to Omaha The conversation shifts to baseball as West Virginia punches its ticket to the College World Series. The guys discuss the Mountaineers' remarkable run, Kansas falling short, and whether the Big 12 can make noise in Omaha. 🏀 Plus: • Brett Yormark's response to the Sorsby ruling • Gene Taylor's strong comments • The future of college sports governance • Favorite NBA players draft Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Texas Tech publicly challenging Texas, break down the latest Brendan Sorsby gambling developments, and dive into one of the wildest college baseball regional weekends in recent memory. 🔥 Texas Tech vs. Texas just got PERSONAL After Steve Sarkisian took a shot at Texas Tech and the Big 12, Cody Campbell and Joey McGuire fired back in a massive way — offering to buy out both schools’ non-conference games just to make the rivalry happen immediately. Jake and Duke unload on Texas arrogance, SEC narratives, and why Tech isn’t backing down. 🏈 Brendan Sorsby’s situation keeps getting worse New reports reveal thousands of sports bets, wagers involving Indiana football, and alleged proxy betting while at Texas Tech. The guys explain why Sorsby’s college football future appears finished — even if the NFL may still take a chance on him. ⚾ College baseball regionals DELIVERED Kansas advances to its first-ever Super Regional while West Virginia creates electric scenes in Morgantown. 🌽 Also included: • Milan Momcilovic heading to Kentucky • The best Iowa vacation zone debate • Holiday draft chaos Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby’s waiver at Texas Tech, debate the future of Big 12 basketball scheduling, and somehow spiral into an argument about whether Ankeny is actually the best city in Iowa. 🏈 Brendan Sorsby DENIED The guys break down the NCAA denying Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s waiver after his gambling violations — and why the Big 12 may quietly be sweating the decision after investing so much hype into the Red Raiders. 🔥 Why Texas Tech matters to the Big 12 With massive NIL spending and playoff expectations, Texas Tech has become one of the conference’s biggest national hopes. What happens if the face of the program can’t play? 🏀 18 or 20 conference games? Should the Big 12 expand back to a 20-game basketball schedule? Jake and Derek debate whether more conference games are better for fans, rivalries, TV inventory, and NCAA Tournament resumes. 🌵 Arizona loses Koa Peat The Wildcats star officially stays in the NBA Draft, while Milan Momcilovic withdraws and prepares for a huge NIL decision. ⚾ Big 12 baseball postseason begins Kansas and West Virginia host regionals while the guys preview who has the best shot at reaching Omaha. 🥎 Texas Tech softball drama goes NUCLEAR Mia Williams gets hit FIVE TIMES in three games against Florida, Jason “White Chocolate” Williams gets involved, fans get ejected, and chaos erupts during Super Regionals. Plus, drafting the best cities to travel to. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke dove into Arizona State's near comeback win over Texas, the rest of bowl season for the Big 12, and the first look at Big 12 basketball. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices