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Bigger Than 12

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.All rights reserved. Iowa Everywhere & 712 Media. 2025. Basketball Football (American) Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Bigger Than 12: Big 12 vs. Texas Tech, College World Series Drama & The Ultimate Food Draft

    Bigger Than 12: Big 12 vs. Texas Tech, College World Series Drama & The Ultimate Food Draft
    Jun 16 2026
    The Brendan Sorsby saga reaches another level as the Big 12 takes legal action. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest developments, discuss what the conference should do next, and debate whether Texas Tech is risking its reputation for a player who may not be worth the fight. ***This episode was recorded prior to Brendan Sorsby announcing his intention to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft*** 🏈 Big 12 vs. Texas Tech • Why the Big 12 filed a lawsuit • Is Texas Tech overplaying its hand? • The potential fallout at Big 12 Media Days • Why the Red Raiders could become college football's biggest villain ⚾ College World Series Update • West Virginia's path through Omaha • The Mountaineers' heartbreaking loss to North Carolina • Can they survive the elimination bracket? 🍔 Ultimate Food Draft The guys draft their favorite foods, and the debate gets heated. Bigger Than 12 presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Bigger Than 12: The Sorsby Saga Hits a Breaking Point, WVU to CWS, and NBA Players Draft

    Bigger Than 12: The Sorsby Saga Hits a Breaking Point, WVU to CWS, and NBA Players Draft
    Jun 9 2026
    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
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    58 mins
  • Bigger Than 12: Texas Tech Calls Out Texas, Sorsby’s Gambling Fallout & College Baseball Chaos

    Bigger Than 12: Texas Tech Calls Out Texas, Sorsby’s Gambling Fallout & College Baseball Chaos
    Jun 2 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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