Bigger Than 12: Iowa State Picked LAST, March Madness Ruined & Summer Activities Draft

Bigger Than 12: Texas Tech Calls Out Texas, Sorsby’s Gambling Fallout & College Baseball Chaos

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bigger Than 12: Sorsby Suspension Stands, NBA Draft Decisions & The Future of Conference Scheduling

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bigger Than 12: Big 12 and CFP expansion, Why the AP Poll Is Broken, and Stadium Draft

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bigger Than 12: Iowa State Picked LAST, March Madness Ruined & Summer Activities Draft

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bigger Than 12: Big 12 Over/Unders, Kansas Baseball Buzz & Month Draft Madness

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]