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

Adam Gibby
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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. 8h ago

    Could LSU actually get KICKED OUT of the SEC?

    Could LSU actually get KICKED OUT of the SEC? LSU and Lane Kiffin are at the center of one of the wildest college football controversies of 2026. After LSU pursued former NFL players who could potentially regain college eligibility, the SEC pushed back — HARD. Now the battle involves court orders, Greg Sankey, possible SEC penalties, the College Football Playoff, and even discussions about whether LSU could eventually be expelled from the conference. On today's First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down: 🏈 Why LSU is fighting the SEC 🏈 The former NFL players LSU is pursuing 🏈 Why the SEC says they shouldn't be eligible 🏈 The massive penalties LSU could potentially face 🏈 Why Thursday's court hearing matters 🏈 Whether LSU could REALLY be kicked out of the SEC 🏈 How this could affect the College Football Playoff 🏈 What an LSU departure could mean for the Big 12, ACC and conference realignment 🏈 Why this fight could determine how much power conferences actually have College football is only days away, and somehow one of the biggest stories in the sport is LSU potentially going to war with its own conference. Do you think the SEC should allow former NFL players to return to college football? And could you ever see LSU leaving the SEC? 👇 Let me know in the comments. SUBSCRIBE to First and 16 for college football news, Big 12 coverage, rankings, predictions, conference realignment and more. #LSU #LSUFootball #SEC #SECfootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #LaneKiffin #Big12 #ConferenceRealignment

  2. 9h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 2d ago

    TCU Football is a REALLY Bad Good Team: What Happened Against UNC

    TCU just suffered a brutal 15-10 loss to North Carolina, but was TCU actually as bad as the final score suggests? In this quick episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down how TCU somehow produced several winning statistics and still found a way to lose. The Horned Frogs had Jeremy Payne producing on the ground, won the time-of-possession battle, forced turnovers and held North Carolina's offense in check. But 11 penalties, a disastrous safety, a 1-for-5 performance on fourth down, questionable red-zone decisions and poor execution completely changed the game. So is TCU simply a bad football team—or a talented team that's really bad at doing the little things required to win? We break down: TCU vs North Carolina reaction What went wrong for the Horned Frogs Jeremy Payne's big rushing performance TCU's fourth-down failures Costly penalties and special-teams mistakes The controversial celebration penalty Jaden Craig's late fourth-down decision TCU's bowl-game outlook What the loss means for the Big 12 Is TCU in serious trouble, or can the Horned Frogs turn this around? Drop your take in the comments. Subscribe to First and 16 for Big 12 football reactions, rankings, predictions and college football analysis throughout the 2026 season.

  4. 2d ago

    College Football Realignment 2026: All 22 Conference Changes Explained

    College football conference realignment has completely changed the map AGAIN. The Pac-12 is officially back, the Mountain West has been rebuilt, North Dakota State is moving to the FBS, Sacramento State is headed to the MAC, Texas State is joining the Pac-12, and Louisiana Tech is returning to the Sun Belt. In total, there are 22 conference affiliation changes to know entering the 2026 college football season. On this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the entire conference realignment domino effect and explains how we got here. We cover: 🏈 The new Pac-12 🏈 Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State & Utah State leaving the Mountain West 🏈 Why Texas State became critical to the Pac-12 rebuild 🏈 North Dakota State's move from FCS to FBS 🏈 Northern Illinois joining the Mountain West 🏈 Sacramento State's bizarre move to the MAC 🏈 UTEP leaving Conference USA 🏈 Louisiana Tech returning to the Sun Belt 🏈 How Conference USA survived another round of departures 🏈 Why another major Power Four realignment wave could still be coming The entire chain essentially starts with the collapse of the old Pac-12, followed by Oregon State and Washington State keeping the conference alive, raiding the Mountain West, and triggering replacement moves across several other leagues. What conference realignment move surprised you the most? And which school do you think moves NEXT? Subscribe to First and 16 for Big 12 football, college football predictions, rankings, realignment, playoff discussion and more throughout the 2026 season. #CollegeFootball #ConferenceRealignment #Pac12 #Big12 #MountainWest #CFB #BoiseState

  5. 4d ago

    Predicting ALL 192 Big 12 Games: Upsets, Darkhorses, and Predictions

    The College Football season is just days away from kicking off and I've got predictions for all 192 matchups that will take place this season in the Big 12.  From upsets to dark horse picks, this is your complete coverage look at what I'm projecting will happen this fall.

  6. 5d ago

    The NCAA Is DEAD: College Football Conferences Just Took Control

    The NCAA may have just lost control of college football. In a massive shift in college sports, the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 are stepping in to enforce eligibility rules involving athletes who have entered the professional ranks — and schools are suddenly falling in line. The NCAA tried to enforce similar rules. Lawsuits and injunctions followed. But when the conferences stepped in? Everything changed. On this special episode of First and 16, I break down why this could represent the final major blow to the NCAA's authority, how the power structure of college football is changing, and why the conferences may now hold more real power than the NCAA itself. We discuss: 🏈 The NCAA's diminishing authority 🏈 SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 power 🏈 Professional athletes returning to college 🏈 Court injunctions and NCAA eligibility 🏈 Why conferences can enforce rules differently 🏈 The future of college football governance 🏈 What this means for the College Football Playoff 🏈 The Save College Sports Act 🏈 What's coming next for college athletics The NCAA isn't literally disappearing tomorrow — but has it lost the power to actually govern major college football? Let me know below: Is the NCAA effectively dead? If not, what power does it still have? Subscribe to First and 16 for Big 12 football, college football news, realignment, rankings, predictions and analysis. #NCAA #CollegeFootball #CFB #Big12 #SEC #BigTen #CollegeSports

  7. 6d ago

    My 2026 College Football Playoff Predictions: THREE Big 12 Teams Make It?!

    My way-too-early 2026 College Football Playoff predictions are here — and I've got THREE Big 12 teams making the 12-team CFP. Texas Tech runs the table. BYU makes a deep playoff run. And my biggest surprise? Houston goes 11-1 and earns a spot in the College Football Playoff. I break down my projected 12-team field, every first-round matchup, the quarterfinals and semifinals, and ultimately predict Indiana vs. BYU for the National Championship, with Indiana winning it all. 🏈 Projected CFP Field: Ohio State, Miami, Indiana, Texas Tech, Oregon, Georgia, Texas, BYU, Washington, Oklahoma, Houston and UNLV. Could the Big 12 really get three teams into the playoff? Could BYU make a run all the way to the National Championship? And is it time to expand the CFP even further? Drop your playoff predictions in the comments! SUBSCRIBE to First and 16 for college football coverage with a Big 12 focus. #CollegeFootball #Big12 #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BYUFootball #TexasTechFootball #HoustonFootball #IndianaFootball

  8. Aug 21

    BIG 12 Dark Horse Teams for 2026 | Why Kansas State & UCF Could Shock Everyone

    The Big 12 was surprisingly top-heavy last season, but could that change in 2026? In this episode of First and 16, Adam Gibby breaks down the biggest dark horse teams in the Big 12 and explains why the conference could be much deeper this year. From Kansas State's favorable schedule to UCF's potential breakout under Scott Frost, we look at the teams that could exceed expectations and challenge for a spot near the top of the standings. We also discuss: Why the Big 12 lacked its usual parity last season Baylor's missed opportunities Colorado's wildcard potential West Virginia's late-season momentum Oklahoma State's intriguing schedule Which teams are most likely to pull off major upsets Can Kansas State make a run at the Big 12 Championship Game? Is UCF the conference's most underrated team? Let me know your dark horse picks in the comments. 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for Big 12 football coverage all season long 🏈 New episodes of First and 16 every week #Big12 #CollegeFootball #KansasState #UCF #Big12Football #CFB

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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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