First and 16 Podcast - Big 12 College Football and College Basketball

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Your daily podcast for Big 12 Football, Big 12 Basketball, and all other Big 12 Sports. First and 16 delivers sharp analysis, insider rumors, and in-depth breakdowns for all 16 Big 12 teams — from Texas Tech and BYU to Kansas State and UCF. Whether it's Big 12 football Saturdays or March Madness runs, we cover every story, every angle, every time.Stay updated with Big 12 news, game previews and recaps, transfer portal moves, coaching updates, and more. Fast-paced and info-packed, First and 12 is your go-to source for everything Big 12 sports.

  1. 2d ago

    NIL 5 Year Anniversary: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly PLUS Thank you BYU

    NIL has officially been around for five years which feels like just yesterday, while also feeling like an eternity ago. The NCAA and College Sports have changed forever and every team and player in the Big 12 Conference has been affected. This episode goes into what led to NIL, where it went wrong, and how it is doing well.  I also shoutout BYU for a great visit.

    15 min

  2. 6d ago

    Utah to Join the Big 10? 3 Reasons They Won't and One Reason They Will

    The rumors are once again starting to pick up between the Big 10 and Utah, but will the Utes be leaving the Big 12 anytime soon? In this episode I break down three scenarios why they won't be laving, as well as one why they may leave.

    18 min

  3. Jun 26

    Big 12 DOMINATES NBA Draft + Eligibility Changes

    The NBA Draft was a very good couple of night for the Big 12 conference as they led the nation in the number of picks. The conference also broke their previous record of 12 picks overall from 2022, suggesting that despite revenue disparity with the SEC and Big 10, the Big 12 is still on top.    In the episode we also go over the NCAA eligibility rule allowing players to play five seasons over a five year period. What will this do to recruiting though? Find out on today's show!

    17 min

  4. Jun 23

    NBA Draft Preview: AJ Dybansta or Darryn Peterson as Number 1 Pick? Big 12 will Dominate Draft Night

    The NBA Draft is tonight, and while we don't know a lot, we know two things: AJ Dybansta and Darryn Peterson will be the two top overall picks, and the Big 12 will dominate in pick selections.    This episode will also go into my prediction for who will be first selected and why, as well as how the Big 12 could get four Top 10 picks.

    14 min

  5. Jun 15

    Texas Tech Going Independent?! How it Could Actually Happen

    The biggest story in college football isn't coming from the SEC or Big Ten—it's happening in the Big 12. In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the escalating legal battle between Texas Tech and the Big 12 over the Brendan Sorsby eligibility controversy. What started as a gambling suspension case has evolved into a much larger fight over NCAA authority, injunctions, conference power, and the future of college athletics. Could Texas Tech actually consider leaving the Big 12 and becoming an independent program? What would that mean for the Red Raiders, the conference, College Football Playoff access, television revenue, scheduling, and future realignment? Adam explains why this case is about much more than gambling, how injunctions could reshape college sports, why the Big 12 is pushing back so aggressively, and what happens if Texas Tech decides to go its own way. Topics Covered: Texas Tech vs Big 12 lawsuit explained Brendan Sorsby eligibility controversy NCAA authority and legal challenges College football injunctions and precedent Texas Tech independence rumors Big 12 conference realignment implications College Football Playoff impact SEC and Big Ten expansion possibilities Revenue and scheduling concerns Future of college athletics governance Is Texas Tech standing up for athlete rights—or threatening the future structure of college sports? Let's break it all down.

    20 min

  6. Jun 11

    Way-Too-Early College Football Top 25 Rankings for 2026 | BYU, Texas Tech & TCU Early Favorites

    Is it finally time for a way-too-early Top 25? On this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby builds his own preseason college football Top 25 from scratch—and it's nothing like the polls you'll see from ESPN, CBS, or the AP voters. From Indiana claiming the No. 1 spot to BYU cracking the Top 10 and Texas Tech landing inside the Top 10 as well, these rankings challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding the 2026 college football season. Adam breaks down why programs like Miami, Notre Dame, Oregon, Georgia, Oklahoma, Houston, and SMU deserve more respect, while traditional powers such as Alabama, Penn State, LSU, and Tennessee may be getting too much preseason hype. Topics include: Way-too-early 2026 College Football Top 25 Why Indiana is ranked No. 1 BYU's College Football Playoff potential Texas Tech's rise as a Big 12 contender Houston as a dark-horse CFP candidate Big 12 vs SEC bias in preseason rankings Notre Dame's favorable path Miami's championship ceiling Which Group of Six teams could crash the CFP race Teams just missing the Top 25 Do you agree with these rankings? Which teams are too high, too low, or completely missing? Drop your Top 25 in the comments and join the debate. Subscribe to First and 16 for year-round Big 12 football coverage, College Football Playoff discussions, rankings, recruiting news, conference realignment updates, and more.

    17 min

  7. Jun 9 ·  Video

    Big 12 Boycott Brewing? Texas Tech Facing Backlash Over Brendan Sorsby Decision

    The Brendan Sorsby controversy continues to send shockwaves through college football. After receiving an injunction that allows him to remain eligible while his NCAA case plays out, reports suggest some programs may be reconsidering future matchups with Texas Tech. If schools begin refusing to play the Red Raiders, the fallout could reshape not only the Big 12, but the entire future of NCAA governance. In this episode of First & Sixteen, Adam Gibby breaks down: 🏈 Why the Sorsby injunction could create a dangerous precedent for college football 🏈 Reports of schools refusing to schedule Texas Tech 🏈 The potential impact on the Big 12 Conference 🏈 Why conference members may be forced to take a stand 🏈 How NIL, transfers, eligibility rules, and court injunctions are changing the sport 🏈 Whether Texas Tech could face pressure to move forward without Sorsby 🏈 Why this situation could further weaken the NCAA's authority As legal battles continue to collide with college athletics, the question becomes increasingly important: Who actually governs college football anymore? Could the Big 12 intervene? Should schools refuse to play Texas Tech? And what happens if courts continue overriding NCAA eligibility decisions? Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. Do you support a potential Texas Tech boycott? #CollegeFootball #TexasTech #Big12 #NCAA #BrendanSorsby #CFB

    14 min

  8. Jun 8

    NCAA is DEAD: Brendan Sorsby Granted Eligibility

    The NCAA has spent years losing power through NIL lawsuits, transfer portal battles, antitrust rulings, and challenges from state governments. But the latest ruling involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Storesby may be the clearest sign yet that NCAA enforcement is effectively dead. After a Texas judge granted an injunction allowing Storesby to remain eligible despite NCAA penalties related to gambling violations, a major question now hangs over college sports: If the NCAA cannot enforce one of the most fundamental rules in sports, what rules can it actually enforce? In this episode of First & 16, Adam Gibby breaks down why the Storesby decision could be a turning point for college football, how courts are increasingly overriding NCAA authority, and why the future of governance in college athletics may be headed toward complete chaos.

    9 min
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Your daily podcast for Big 12 Football, Big 12 Basketball, and all other Big 12 Sports. First and 16 delivers sharp analysis, insider rumors, and in-depth breakdowns for all 16 Big 12 teams — from Texas Tech and BYU to Kansas State and UCF. Whether it's Big 12 football Saturdays or March Madness runs, we cover every story, every angle, every time.Stay updated with Big 12 news, game previews and recaps, transfer portal moves, coaching updates, and more. Fast-paced and info-packed, First and 12 is your go-to source for everything Big 12 sports.

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