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Bigger Than 12

Bigger Than 12

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 Cyclone Fanatic's Jake Brend and Heartland College Sports' Derek Duke team up to dive into the Big 12 conference. In an ever-changing league, Jake and Derek provide a steady hand to cover the most interesting league in college sports.All rights reserved. Iowa Everywhere & 712 Media. 2025. Basketball Football (American) Politics & Government
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  • Bigger Than 12: Draft Wins, Tech Drama & NCAA Doing NCAA Things

    Bigger Than 12: Draft Wins, Tech Drama & NCAA Doing NCAA Things
    Apr 28 2026
    Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down a loaded week across the Big 12 with major headlines, controversy, and a strong showing on the national stage. 🚨 Texas Tech QB Drama Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation could have massive implications—not just for Texas Tech, but the entire Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff hopes. 🏈 Big 12 Shines in NFL Draft • 6 first-round picks for the conference • Texas Tech leads the way with elite talent • Why the Big 12 continues to prove it belongs nationally 😤 NCAA Under Fire (Again) • New tampering rules spark backlash • “Guilty until proven innocent?” • Proposed eligibility changes and what they mean for the future 🏈 Big 12 QB Draft The guys draft the best NFL quarterbacks since 2000 with Big 12 ties—featuring names like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Bigger Than 12: Big 12 Portal News, $100M Rosters?!, CFP Odds, & Breakfast Draft

    Bigger Than 12: Big 12 Portal News, $100M Rosters?!, CFP Odds, & Breakfast Draft
    Apr 21 2026
    Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive into the latest portal news across the Big 12 before talking big picture college football stories and more. 🏀 Transfer Portal Madness Texas Tech’s weird offseason raises questions, BYU keeps a key piece, and Kansas continues to build slowly. 🏈 Big 12 CFP Odds Who actually has a shot to make the College Football Playoff? Texas Tech leads the way, but where do teams like BYU, Utah, and Kansas State stack up? 💰 $100 Million Rosters?!Is college football heading toward insane spending levels? The guys react to reports that elite programs could soon hit nine-figure roster costs—and what that means for the Big 12. 🏈 NFL Draft Preview A surprisingly strong year for Big 12 talent, with multiple players projected as first-round picks across the conference. 🥓 Whiskey River Draft: Breakfast FoodsBrend and Duke take two different approaches to the most important meal of the day. 🎙️ Plus: • NIL reality vs program culture • Coaching stability in a changing landscape • Why the Big 12 still has legit talent Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Bigger Than 12: Portal Chaos Across the Big 12, Friday Football, and More

    Bigger Than 12: Portal Chaos Across the Big 12, Friday Football, and More
    Apr 14 2026
    Jake Brend and Derek Duke are back… it’s officially portal season chaos across the Big 12. 🏀 Iowa State Reloads (Again): Milan Momcilovic heads toward the NBA Draft, forcing a tough roster decision—but T. J. Otzelberger responds by building one of the top transfer classes in the country. Reload, not rebuild. 🔁 Portal Reality Check: The timeline is broken. Players, coaches, and fans are all stuck navigating a system that doesn’t fully make sense—especially for NBA hopefuls trying to keep options open. 😬 Tough Losses Around the Big 12: • TCU loses star David Punch to Texas • Texas Tech loses Jalen Petty to UCLA Even the “have” programs aren’t safe anymore. 🏈 Friday Night Football Debate: Texas Tech hosting Houston on a Friday reignites the Big 12 vs. tradition debate. Is it smart exposure—or a hit to local culture? 🎸 Offseason Fun: Drafting dream concert lineups for Jack Trice Stadium 🎙 Other topics include: • Why Iowa State fans shouldn’t panic • NIL impact on roster building • The reality of constant player movement • Big 12 offseason power outlook Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
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