Bigger Than 12

Bigger Than 12: The Sorsby Saga Hits a Breaking Point, WVU to CWS, and NBA Players Draft

Jake Brend and Derek Duke spend much of this week's show reacting to the stunning court ruling that appears set to keep Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby on the field in 2026 despite admitting to gambling violations involving his own team. The guys discuss what it means for the NCAA, the Big 12, and the future of college athletics. 🏈 The Sorsby Ruling Changes Everything A Texas judge grants Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction, allowing him to play while legal proceedings continue beyond the upcoming football season. Jake and Derek unload on the decision, the NCAA's lack of authority, and why many around college athletics believe the situation has become a dangerous precedent. ⚖️ Is The NCAA Completely Powerless? From conference commissioners to athletic directors, the reaction around college football has been swift. The guys debate whether the NCAA has effectively lost control of enforcement and what this ruling could mean for future cases involving athlete misconduct. 🔥 Texas Tech Becomes the Villain Texas Tech entered 2026 as the Big 12 favorite and playoff hopeful. Now, the Red Raiders may find themselves as the most controversial team in college football. Jake and Derek discuss whether fans around the conference will rally behind Tech or root against them every step of the way. ⚾ West Virginia Heads to Omaha The conversation shifts to baseball as West Virginia punches its ticket to the College World Series. The guys discuss the Mountaineers' remarkable run, Kansas falling short, and whether the Big 12 can make noise in Omaha. 🏀 Plus: • Brett Yormark's response to the Sorsby ruling • Gene Taylor's strong comments • The future of college sports governance • Favorite NBA players draft 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: 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]