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.

  1. 3 days ago

    Bigger Than 12: This Might Actually Save College Football

    Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the proposed Save College Sports Act, the biggest piece of college football legislation in years. The guys discuss salary caps, transfer portal reform, conference size limits, and whether the SEC and Big Ten are finally willing to help the sport instead of just themselves. Plus, season previews for Arizona and Arizona State, Bob Chesney's comments on College Football Playoff expansion, and the most important Whiskey River Draft yet: the greatest sandwiches of all time. 🏈 Save College Sports Act • What the proposed legislation would change • Salary cap increases and university funding • One-time transfer rules • Conference size limits • Why this could be the biggest reset college athletics has seen in years • Can Congress actually get it across the finish line? 🌵 Arizona Season Preview • Noah Fifita returns to lead the Wildcats • Can Arizona repeat last year's success? • Biggest strengths and concerns • 2026 schedule prediction and win total ☀️ Arizona State Season Preview • Kenny Dillingham faces a massive roster rebuild • Replacing Sam Leavitt and key departures • Can the Sun Devils stay in the Big 12 title hunt? • Projecting Arizona State's 2026 season 🏆 Plus... • Bob Chesney's proposal for College Football Playoff expansion • Why college football shouldn't become the NFL • Best sandwiches draft Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bigger Than 12: This Might Actually Save College Football

  2. 14 Jul

    Bigger Than 12: Jamie Pollard Retires, Big 12 Season Previews & Best MLB Players Draft

    With Jake Brend away, Jackson Pence joins Derek Duke to kick off the 2026 Bigger Than 12 season preview series. The guys break down Oklahoma State, Colorado, and West Virginia, discuss Jamie Pollard's decision to retire as Iowa State's athletic director, answer Iowa trivia, and wrap up with an MLB draft featuring the best players of the past decade. 🏈 Big 12 Team Previews The season preview series begins with: • Oklahoma State's complete roster overhaul under Eric Morris • Can Colorado rebound in Year 3 under Deion Sanders? • Rich Rodriguez's rebuild at West Virginia • Biggest strengths, weaknesses and realistic expectations for each program 🌪️ Jamie Pollard's Legacy Derek and Jackson discuss: • Pollard announcing his retirement • His impact on Iowa State athletics • The hires that transformed the Cyclones • What's next for Iowa State's athletic department ⚾ MLB All-Star Week Draft To celebrate the All-Star break, the guys draft the best MLB players from the last decade. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bigger Than 12: Jamie Pollard Retires, Big 12 Season Previews & Best MLB Players Draft

  3. 19 May

    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

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

  4. 14 Apr

    Bigger Than 12: Portal Chaos Across the Big 12, Friday Football, and More

    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

    Bigger Than 12: Portal Chaos Across the Big 12, Friday Football, and More

  5. 31 Mar

    Bigger Than 12: Arizona continues run, Iowa State/Houston report cards

    Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest from the NCAA Tournament. Arizona is officially in the Final Four. Can they get past Michigan? Iowa State and Houston bow out after Sweet Sixteen berths. Handing out grades and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bigger Than 12: Arizona continues run, Iowa State/Houston report cards

  6. 24 Mar

    Bigger Than 12: Sweet 16 Preview + Big 12 Season Grades

    The Sweet 16 is set, and it’s time to break it all down Big 12 style. On this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere, the guys preview the biggest matchups of the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend. The show starts with a deep dive into Iowa State vs. Tennessee, including how Tamin Lipsey has elevated his game and what the Cyclones need to do to advance to the Elite Eight. Plus, previews of other marquee Sweet 16 games like Arizona vs. Alabama and a look at how teams like Houston and Arkansas stack up in March Madness. The guys also hand out post-mortem grades for Big 12 teams eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, including Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, TCU, and UCF. What went wrong, who underperformed, and what each program’s future looks like heading into next season. Plus: • Beast of the Week honors• Basketball power rankings • Coaching carousel updates, including Cincinnati hiring Jerrod Calhoun and Arizona State hiring Randy Bennett • More Big 12 storylines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bigger Than 12: Sweet 16 Preview + Big 12 Season Grades

  7. 15 Feb

    Bigger Than 12: Tech Stuns Arizona, ISU routs KU, Massive Bubble Movement

    Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down another busy week of Big 12 basketball on this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere. The guys discuss Houston taking care of Kansas State, the growing media attention around Jerome Tang, and what’s next for the Wildcats as pressure continues to mount. Iowa State whoops Kansas, can they turn around and beat Houston on Big Monday? They also dive into the latest NCAA Tournament bubble talk, including TCU’s recent surge, UCF trending in the wrong direction, and whether the Big 12 can realistically land eight teams in the tournament. Plus: • West Virginia quietly staying in the bubble conversation • Baylor’s recent slide and late non-conference loss to Louisville • Updated Big 12 power rankings • Where Iowa State, Kansas, Arizona, and Texas Tech stand Bigger Than 12 delivers weekly Big 12 analysis on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bigger Than 12: Tech Stuns Arizona, ISU routs KU, Massive Bubble Movement

  8. 8 Feb

    Bigger Than 12: Tamin Lipsey's legacy, KU/Zona set up HUGE Big Monday, Houston rolls, and more

    Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across Big 12 basketball on this episode of Bigger Than 12. The conversation includes Houston’s impressive road win at BYU, Arizona continuing to dominate the league, and whether the Wildcats can stay unbeaten. The guys also discuss Kansas’ momentum, Iowa State’s latest win and national outlook, and growing concerns around Jerome Tang and Kansas State. Plus Big 12 power rankings, Super Bowl Sunday conversation, and league-wide analysis throughout. New episodes of Bigger Than 12 available on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bigger Than 12: Tamin Lipsey's legacy, KU/Zona set up HUGE Big Monday, Houston rolls, and more
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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.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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