First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball
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.
Episodes
153 episodes
Big 12 College Football Championship Forecast & Big 12 Awards
It’s championship week in the Big 12, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, we break down the key matchups, momentum swings, and X-factors heading into the Big 12 Championship Game—plus give our official score prediction. Then we ...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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22:28
Big 12 Showdown: BYU vs. Texas Tech — Full Position-by-Position Breakdown
In this episode, we dive deep into the Big 12 Championship matchup between BYU and Texas Tech. We break down every position group — quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive line, defensive fronts, linebackers, secondaries, and special ...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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26:14
Championship Stakes: Big 12 Showdown + Kalani Sitake’s Future at BYU
In this episode of First and 16, we break down the high-stakes Big 12 Championship Game — key matchups, momentum shifts, and what this showdown means for the conference landscape. Then we turn to major program news: Kalani Sitake staying at BYU...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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12:50
Dear CFP Committee: Look at BYU’s Resume Again
In this impassioned final episode before the Selection Committee releases its playoff field, we lay out the definitive case for BYU as an at-large team. From their strength of schedule to their ranked wins, to the metrics, the eye test, and how...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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16:09
The Big 12 Finale: Winners, Losers, and BYU’s Slim At-Large CFP Shot
The Big 12 regular season has officially slammed shut, and chaos is the only constant. In this episode, we break down the final weekend’s biggest moments, surprises, and heartbreaks across the conference. From title-game shifts to teams surging...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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25:29
Rivalry Week PREVIEW: Big 12 and Other Nationals Games to Tune In For
This weekend’s college football slate is loaded with stakes, chaos, and razor-thin margins — and Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah are somehow still alive in the College Football Playoff chase. In this episode, we break down the must-watch mat...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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29:39
The CFP Committee vs. the Big 12 (and Especially BYU)
Today on First and 16, I unleash a full-scale rant on the College Football Playoff rankings after another baffling week from the committee. From blatant inconsistency to outright disrespect, we break down how BYU continues to get overl...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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17:25
Utah SURVIVES, BYU Makes a Strong Statement, Big 12 Deserves More CFP Spots
In today’s edition of First and 16, we break down the latest action from the Big 12 Conference’s weekend slate — including key wins from BYU Cougars (26-14 at Cincinnati) and other meaningful games. We’ll go through what these results ...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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24:53
Predictions Week 13: Big 12 Scores, National Toss-Ups, and CFP Stakes
This episode breaks down score predictions across the Big 12 and dives into some of the biggest national games shaping the playoff picture. We analyze key matchups, upset potential, and what each outcome would mean for the College Football Play...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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16:37
Weekend Watchlist: The Must-See Games That Will Shape the CFP Race
This episode breaks down the biggest and most meaningful matchups to watch across college football this weekend. We spotlight the games that will shake up conference races, influence the College Football Playoff picture, and reveal who’s for re...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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13:30
College Football Playoff Rules For Some, Not For Others
This episode dives into the latest College Football Playoff rankings and why they make absolutely no sense. We break down the inconsistencies, the “rules” the committee claims to use, and how those same standards magically don’t apply to certai...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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16:21
Breaking: Sam Leavitt LEAVING ASU + Why Notre Dame is Way Overrated
In this episode, we break down Sam Leavitt’s surprising announcement that he’s leaving Arizona State and what it means for the Sun Devils’ program. Plus, we dive into the College Football Playoff rankings and explain why Notre Dame may not dese...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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19:16
Bubble Watch: Breaking Down the CFP Hopefuls BYU, Utah, Alabama, Others
The College Football Playoff picture is tightening, and the bubble is more crowded than ever. In this episode, we dive into the teams living on the edge of the CFP chase — including BYU, Alabama, Utah, and several others fighting to stay alive....
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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21:06
Playoff Push Intensifies: Big 12 Scores That Change Everything
Last week delivered another dramatic slate of Big 12 action, and the scoreboard is telling an even bigger story: the conference is still firmly in the hunt for multiple College Football Playoff spots. In this episode, we break down every key re...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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18:55
Committee Fallout: Why Mark Harlan’s CFP Role Spells Trouble for the Big 12
In this episode of First and 16, we dig into why Utah AD Mark Harlan becoming the Big 12’s representative on the College Football Playoff Committee is raising alarms across the conference. With Arkansas’ AD taking over as committee cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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12:15
Weekend Watchlist: The Must-See Games That Will Shape the CFP Race
This episode breaks down the biggest and most meaningful matchups to watch across college football this weekend. We spotlight the games that will shake up conference races, influence the College Football Playoff picture, and reveal who’s for re...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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13:30
Week 12 Score Predictions Around the Big 12 and Beyond
This episode breaks down all the biggest scores from around the Big 12 and the most important results from across college football this weekend. We dive into how the outcomes impact conference standings, bowl outlooks, and the overall national ...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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15:51
CFP Rankings Reaction & Week 11 Preview: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What to Watch This Weekend
The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out — and the debates are heating up. In this episode, we break down the biggest surprises, snubs, and statements from the CFP committee, plus what this means for the playoff picture going forwar...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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10:55
Big 12 Chaos: Breaking Down the Tiebreakers and Championship Paths
The Big 12 race is heating up, and chaos is on the horizon. In this episode of First and 16, we break down exactly how the Big 12 tiebreaker system works and what it means for teams fighting for a spot in the conference championship ga...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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21:06
Big 12 on Top: Power Rankings and Hoops Dominance (and the SEC Struggles)
In this episode of First and 16, we break down the latest Big 12 Power Rankings and what they reveal about the conference race heading into November. Plus, we dive into the red-hot start for Big 12 basketball and how the league’s early...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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23:47
Red Raiders DOMINATE, Big 12 Playoff Dreams, and ACC Chaos
Texas Tech stuns BYU in Lubbock as the Big 12 strengthens its case for three College Football Playoff contenders. Meanwhile, the ACC’s playoff hopes crumble after a disastrous weekend. We break down Tech’s huge win, the evolving Big 12...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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29:48
BYU vs Texas Tech Preview and Score Prediction + Big 12 Game Predictions
It’s prediction time across the Big 12! We’re breaking down every matchup this week and giving our official score predictions — including a full dive into BYU vs Texas Tech. Who’s primed for an upset, and which teams will keep their bowl ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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25:34
Arizona, BYU Make Statement in Opening Day of College Basketball
College basketball tipped off with fireworks as Arizona stunned Florida in a dominant performance. At the same time, BYU pulled off a massive win over Villanova to kick off their Big 12 era in style. In this episode, we break down how Arizona c...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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13:55
Week 11 Power Rankings + Is Colorado Done?
Today on First and 16, we break down the ever-shifting Power Rankings in the Big 12 as contenders rise, pretenders fade, and the middle of the conference gets messy. But it’s not just the teams under pressure—coaches across colleg...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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26:00
Pretenders vs Contenders: Big 12 Starting to Take Shape
Week 9 has brought the Big 12 picture into sharp focus. In this episode, we break down which teams have proven themselves as true conference title contenders and which ones have been exposed as pretenders. From statement wins to crushing losses...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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26:53