Bigger Than 12

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 pre...

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...

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?...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down a loaded week across the Big 12 with major headlines, controversy, and a strong showing on the national stage. 🚨 Texas Tech QB Drama Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation could have massive implications—not just for Texas Tech, but the entire Big 12 title race and College Football Playoff hopes. 🏈 Big 12 Shines in NFL Draft • 6 first-round picks for the confere...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive into the latest portal news across the Big 12 before talking big picture college football stories and more. 🏀 Transfer Portal Madness Texas Tech’s weird offseason raises questions, BYU keeps a key piece, and Kansas continues to build slowly. 🏈 Big 12 CFP Odds Who actually has a shot to make the College Football Playoff? Texas Tech leads the way, but where do teams...

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...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke have their first offseason pod of 2026. 🏀 Arizona Season Post-Mortem: The guys break down Arizona's Final Four loss to Michigan and whether it changes how we view their season. Was it still an A+ year under Tommy Lloyd? 🔥 Big 12 vs Big Ten Debate: Michigan wins it all—but does that really make the Big Ten the best conference? Jake and Derek go deep on injuries, depth, a...

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

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 ot...

Selection Sunday has come and gone, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke are breaking down the entire NCAA Tournament bracket with a Big 12 perspective. The guys go through every team’s draw, discuss which programs got favorable matchups, and set realistic expectations for how the conference could perform in March Madness. They also recap the Big 12 Tournament, share their biggest takeaways from the week...

The Big 12 Tournament is here, and the road to March Madness is heating up. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down everything happening across the Big 12 as the regular season wraps and teams prepare for Kansas City. The guys discuss Iowa State’s season, storylines around the conference heading into the Big 12 Tournament, and which teams are trending up or down before Selection Sunday. They also div...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest Big 12 basketball action as the regular season race heats up, including Arizona’s dominant win over Kansas to move one step closer to the Big 12 regular season title. Plus: • Texas Tech hands Iowa State its first home loss of the season at Hilton Coliseum • What’s wrong with the Cyclones’ guard play heading into March? • Houston bounces back with a b...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap an eventful Saturday in the Big 12 as Cincinnati stuns Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, Arizona makes a statement in a start-to-finish win over Houston and BYU picks up their signature win against Iowa State. All of that and lot more with Brend and Duke in the Channel Seed Studios, presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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...

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. P...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across the Big 12 on this episode of Bigger Than 12. The discussion focuses on Kansas State and Jerome Tang, including the Wildcats’ continued struggles and what it means for Tang’s job security moving forward. The guys also look at UCF trending up, why the Knights are gaining momentum, and where they fit in the conference race. Plus, Iowa State’s domina...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the Saturday slate of Big 12 hoops. Iowa State gets back on the winning side of things as Momcilovic continues his hot streak. Texas Tech beats Houston in an epic game. Kansas destroys K-State. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the week of Big 12 Hoops. Iowa State falls twice - is it time to worry? Darryn Peterson has the Kansas Jayhawks rolling. Texas Tech beats BYU in a Top-15 showdown. Who should the Big 12 want to win the CFP? All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all of the Big 12 Basketball action that saw the top teams enforce their will, while Kansas gets upset. Has the league caught up to the Jayhawks? Baylor and K-State are far from what they were a few years ago. All this and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all of the Big 12 bowl action, including Texas Tech's CFP loss. Will the Big 12 ever recover? Discussing all the portal action, hoops, and more. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Kyle Whittingham taking the job at Michigan before diving into BYU and Houston's bowl wins from Saturday. Can Texas Tech stay hot and beat Oregon? Talking Big 12 hoops and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to all of the Big 12 quarterbacks hitting the transfer portal before diving into all the bowl games for the league. The Big 12 is once again asserting itself as the dominant basketball conference. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke dive into all the latest Big 12 news, from Kyle Whittingham potentially hanging it up to Brendan Sorsby hitting the transfer portal. Joel Klatt has an all-time bad take. Talking Big 12 Hoops and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Texas Tech winning the Big 12 Championship for the first time in program history, the decision to leave BYU out of the College Football Playoff and break down the coaching carousel with Matt Campbell and Chris Klieman in Ames and Manhattan. Presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the last week of the regular season across the Big 12. Previewing Texas Tech-BYU next weekend. Should BYU be in the CFP? Arizona and Houston hit 9 wins. Duke says Matt Campbell should have a statue in Ames. All this and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices