Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

Which Big 12 basketball coaches are feeling the heat as we approach the halfway mark of conference play?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo gives his list of coaches who could be getting fired after the season wraps up. There are three coaches in particular that Mundo is keeping an eye on.Plus, Mundo talks about Texas Tech football compared to Houston basketball, way-too-early Top 25's in college football for the Big 12 and much more!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down who’s rising toward contender status, who’s slipping, and which teams are starting to flash real warning signs in this week’s Big 12 Basketball Stock Report: Buy, Sell or Hold.Which programs helped their stock?Which teams should fans be worried about?And who’s stuck in neutral heading toward February?Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

Big 12 basketball has it all right now.Pete Mundo is joined by Big 12 basketball columnist Matthew Postins to break down a wild week in the conference, including questions surrounding Bill Self’s health, Bobby Hurley’s surprising comments about home-court advantage, and Arizona rising to No. 1 in the country.The guys also preview one of the biggest games of the season as Texas Tech hosts Houston, plus what it all means for the Big 12 moving forward.

The Big 12 football schedule is officially out — and there’s a lot to unpack.Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down the Big 12 football schedule, reacting to the biggest winners, losers, and key takeaways, plus one takeaway for every Big 12 team.In this episode:Four big-picture takeaways from the Big 12 scheduleWinners and losers based on schedule difficulty and timingWhat the schedule means for the Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff hopesTeam-by-team thoughts on how each program faredSubscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year.

What's the move? A 16-team College Football Playoff? Or a 24-team College Football Playoff? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains what's best for the Big 12 and whether or not the conference should side with the Big Ten or the SEC.Plus, Mundo answers the rest of your Big 12 football and basketball questions in this mailbag episode! Who are the best new rivalries in the Big 12 Conference?! Which transfer portal classes does Mundo like that best?! That and more!Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

After another loaded weekend of Big 12 basketball, Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down his Buy, Sell and Hold teams based on momentum, confidence, and what actually matters going forward.Which teams helped their stock? Who should fans be worried about? And which programs haven’t changed the outlook yet?Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all season long — basketball, football, realignment, and more.

The transfer portal continues to reshape the Big 12, and after another busy week, here are the Top 3 winners and losers from Week 2 of the Big 12 transfer portal.Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down the Week 2 winners and losers in the Big 12 transfer portal, including which teams nailed their additions, which rosters still have holes, and what it all means heading toward the 2026 seasonSIGN up for our FREE 3x weekly Big 12 newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2013905/1964875/Who helped themselves the most in Week 2? And which programs came up short and had the top losses?

Big 12 Basketball is loaded, but there are huge questions atop the conference standings, like who really is the best team in the league?Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins discuss why we may have to wait until later in the season to get a feel for what the top of this league actually looks like. We also discussed the week that was in the league, with the best wins, worst losses and who has the best chance to impress coming up this weekend in a busy Saturday that includes a Top 15 match up in Lubbock, Texas.Please consider a 5-star rating and review on the podcast if you are a new or long-time listener! Thank you!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Big Ten has dominated the College Football Playoff in recent seasons and it’s raising real questions about the future balance of power in college football.SIGN up for our FREE 3x weekly Big 12 newsletter here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2013905/1964875/In this Monday Mailbag episode, Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo dives into whether Big Ten CFP dominance could eventually push the SEC toward another realignment move, including speculation around whether the league might target a major brand like Miami.Plus, we hit several more Big 12 fan questions on the transfer portal, the future of realignment, NIL, and what comes next for college football’s power structure, including the College Football Playoff future.

Saturday’s Big 12 basketball slate may have told us more than we expected.After a full day of conference action, a few teams are starting to separate themselves, while others are already showing warning signs early in the season. Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down what stood out from Saturday’s games and whether the Big 12 race is beginning to take shape or if it’s still far too early to tell.Which teams impressed the most? Who has work to do? And is early separation real — or just a January mirage?

The SEC’s bowl season struggles raised plenty of questions — and we break down what went wrong, why it matters, and whether the conference’s dominance is being overstated.Then, we turn to the Big 12 transfer portal, handing out Week 1 winners and losers as teams reshape their rosters heading into the 2026 season. Who helped themselves early? Who still has work to do?Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo delivers honest, independent college football analysis you won’t get anywhere else.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins break down the Big 12 basketball scene as conference play gets underway this week across the country. Who is the team(s) to beat? How stacked is this freshman class? Which team(s) might surprise?We cover it all! Please make sure you are subscribed to the channel and leave a 5-star rating and review! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The college football transfer portal is already off to a wild start and the Big 12 Conference is going through an absolutely chaotic few days. Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs through a wild few days, where the Big 12 teams stand right now and who has work to do!Plus MORE of your Big 12 football mailbag questions in this LIVE episode! Who are the top 3 winners and losers so far from the transfer portal? What players are you most surprised by leaving? Plus, we even touch on NFL landing spots for former Big 12 players in this episode!

The Big 12 is off to a rough start in the 2026, with bad bowl losses to stumble down the home stretch of bowl season, while coaching staffs are being upended, notably by Kyle Whittingham and Matt Campbell. Meanwhile, Notre Dame finds itself under fire after bowl game TV ratings surge, raising fresh questions about the Irish’s place in college football.Plus, the Big 12 basketball season tips off with one of the wildest opening weekends in recent memory, delivering drama, dominance, and early statement wins across the conference.Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks it all down in this episode.Please consider subscribing and leaving a 5-star rating and review! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time to give a prediction and preview for the FINAL two Big 12 football bowl games of the 2025-26 bowl season. Navy plays Cincinnati in the Liberty Bowl and Arizona takes on SMU in the Holiday Bowl.Mundo drops his predictions and picks for both games! Please consider a 5-star rating and review, it's all we ask to help the show grow! Have a great day and go Big 12!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How did Texas Tech struggle so mightily in the Orange Bowl? Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to the Texas Tech vs. Oregon game in the College Football Playoff. From offensive struggles to a long layoff and more, we recap the Red Raiders loss in Miami Gardens. Subscribe to the channel if you're a Texas Tech or Big 12 football fan!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode on Heartland College Sports, Pete Mundo gives previews and predictions for the next THREE Big 12 bowl games: Texas Tech vs. Oregon, Utah vs. Nebraska and Arizona State vs. Duke all a part of this episode!If you are new, please consider sharing the show as we grow into 2026 and leave a five-star rating and review!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What were the TOP 5 Big 12 stories from 2025? From College Football Playoff disrespect to the rise of Texas Tech, coaching changes and more, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo highlights the TOP 5 stories from the Big 12 Conference over the past year.Plus, in this mailbag episode, Mundo takes YOUR questions LIVE on the show! Please make sure you are subscribed if you are a Big 12 fan!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A BOOMING start for the Big 12 Conference, as Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo discusses how the league is off to a 2-0 start in bowl season with wins over the SEC and ACC. But how many more wins does the Big 12 need to call it a success this bowl season?Also, Mundo talks about whether or not Kyle Whittingham is the enemy as he leaves for Michigan and poaches from the Big 12? And the James Nnaji story takes the next step as Tom Izzo rips on Baylor and Scott Drew for bringing in the former NBA Draft pick. BIG 12 fans: Please make sure you are subscribed to our show and as a belated Christmas gift, could you drop me a five-star rating and review?! Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bowl season rolls on as Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo breaks down two key matchups with full predictions and picks against the spread for the two Big 12 bowl games this Saturday.In this episode, Mundo previews BYU vs Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl and Houston vs LSU in the Texas Bowl, including matchup keys, betting angles, and how these games fit into the broader Big 12 vs SEC narrative.Subscribe to Heartland College Sports for independent Big 12 coverage all year long.