First and 12 Podcast
Your all-in-one podcast for Big 12 sports. First and 12 covers all 16 Big 12 teams with the latest news, sharp opinions, game breakdowns, and insider rumors. No team is left out, from Big 12 College Football to Big 12 College Basketball. Fast-paced and info-packed, it’s your weekly must-listen for everything Big 12. New episodes every week on all major platforms.
Episodes
12 episodes
Big 12 Realignment Talk: Ranking the Top 5 G5 Expansion Candidates
In this episode, we break down the Top 5 Group of Five (G5) programs the Big 12 Conference should consider for future expansion. With college football realignment shaking up the landscape, the Big 12 has an opportunity to streng...
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Episode 12
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22:34
College Football Playoff Chaos! Which Model is Best for the Big 12?
On this episode of First and 12, we break down the three major proposed College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion models — automatic qualifiers, at-large rankings, and hybrid formats. We dive into the pros and cons of each...
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Episode 11
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25:31
Big 12 Football: Ranking the 3 Easiest & Hardest Conference Schedules (Home vs Away)
In this Big 12 football deep dive, we rank the three easiest and three most difficult conference schedules based on home and away splits. Which Big 12 teams benefit from a friendly schedule—and who got the short end of the stick with brutal roa...
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Episode 10
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21:09
SEC CFP Bombshell: How It Could Boost Big 12 Playoff Hopes | Why the 5+11 Model Is the Future of CFB
Breaking SEC News: How It Could Boost Big 12 Playoff Hopes | Why the 5+11 Model Is the Future of CFB📝 Episode Description: Major news just dropped out of the SEC—and it could have big implications for the Big 12's path ...
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Episode 9
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14:12
Big 12 & ACC Push Back on SEC – Fixing the Playoff and Regular Season
In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the growing tension as the Big 12 and ACC challenge the SEC's grip on the new College Football Playoff format. Is real balance possible in the CFP era? We break down how these confer...
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Episode 8
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23:30
2025 Big 12 Quarterback Rankings – Could One Win the Heisman?
In this episode of First and 12, we break down the 2025 Big 12 quarterback rankings and dive into why the quarterback position is the crown jewel of the Big 12 Conference this season. From rising stars to seasoned veteran...
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Episode 7
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28:32
Big 12 & ACC Bow to the Big 10 and SEC in 2025 College Football Playoff Seeding
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the seismic shift in college football's future: the Big 12 and ACC effectively waving the white flag to the Big Ten and SEC. With the new College Football Playoff format on the horizon in 2026, the two ...
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Episode 6
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24:01
Top 5 Big 12 Non-Conference Games in 2025: Playoff Stakes & Realignment Impact
In this episode, we break down the Top 5 non-conference games in the Big 12 for the 2025 season—from powerhouse matchups to critical playoff resume builders. Learn why these high-stakes games are crucial for the Big 12's College Footb...
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Episode 5
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20:20
Big 12 Should Accept the Unfair CFP Deal & Back the ACC's Survival
In this episode, we dive into the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to 16 teams — and the controversy surrounding automatic bids. With the SEC and Big Ten potentially locking down four auto-bids while the ACC and Big 12 o...
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Episode 4
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12:04
Does College Football Need a Commissioner? Big 12, NIL & Transfer Portal Concerns
In this episode of First and XII, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions in college football today: Does college football need a commissioner? With the NCAA's rapidly evolving landscape, we explore the potential benefits...
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Episode 3
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14:17
Ranking the New Additions to the Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference has added eight teams in the past two years. Some of these teams have overperformed expectations while others are struggling and don't appear to have any true path forward to rising up. In this episode, we rank...
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Episode 2
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