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

Could the Big 12 send THREE teams to the College Football Playoff? BYU, Utah, and Texas Tech all have a potential path, but the rest of the conference may need to make some sacrifices. On today's episode of **First and 16**, we're breaking down the Big 12's College Football Playoff scenarios, why conference perception matters, and how BYU, Utah, and Texas Tech could all find themselves competing for a national championship. Should Big 12 fans actually root for their conference rivals? *In today's episode:* How THREE Big 12 teams could make the College Football Playoff Why BYU, Utah, and Texas Tech are the conference's top contenders Why the BYU vs. Utah game could change everything How conference losses impact the Big 12's playoff opportunities Why Houston and Arizona still matter to the Big 12's national reputation Predictions for the first College Football Playoff rankings Why multiple playoff bids could shape the Big 12's future *WE DID IT! 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS!* First and 16 officially reached 1,000 subscribers on November 1, 61 days ahead of our goal. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone and keeping independent Big 12 coverage growing! Subscribe for independent Big 12 football analysis, college football rankings, realignment news, conference expansion, and College Football Playoff coverage. Follow us on X: @Firstand16_pod *QUESTION:* Would you rather see your team beat BYU, Utah, or Texas Tech — or see the Big 12 send three teams to the playoff? #Big12 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #TexasTechFootball

College football realignment could be entering another massive chapter! Nearly two-thirds of Group of Six head coaches support creating their OWN playoff, according to a new report from On3's Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos. Could this be the beginning of a permanent split between the Power Four and Group of Six? In today's episode of First and 16, we break down the shocking G6 playoff proposal, the future of the College Football Playoff, and why this could accelerate another wave of conference realignment. **In this episode:** - Why 40 of 61 responding G6 coaches support a separate playoff - The condition that would keep G6 access to the College Football Playoff - What this means for Boise State, Memphis, Tulane, James Madison and South Florida - How the proposed Save College Sports Act could affect conference realignment - Why the future of college football bowl games is increasingly uncertain - Could the Power Four and Group of Six eventually become separate divisions? - Is promotion and relegation a realistic future for college football? Would a separate Group of Six national championship SAVE college football or permanently destroy the Cinderella stories that make the sport special? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! SUBSCRIBE to First and 16 as we push toward 1,000 subscribers! Your home for everything Big 12 football, college football realignment, rankings and playoff news. Reporting: On3 — Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballRealignment #CollegeFootballPlayoff #Big12 #G6

Is Miami preparing to leave the ACC? Could the Hurricanes end up in the SEC, Big Ten, or Big 12—or even go independent? The next wave of college football conference realignment could change EVERYTHING. On today's episode of **First and 16**, Adam Gibby breaks down the growing conversation surrounding Miami's future, the financial risks of independence, and how the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 could reshape the college football landscape. Could we eventually see four 20-team power conferences? Or are college football's biggest brands preparing to create a massive super league? *In today's episode:* Why Miami, Florida State, Clemson, and North Carolina are central to realignment discussions Why independence could be a financial disaster for major programs How television contracts influence conference expansion What the Protect College Sports Act could mean for the ACC, Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten Which schools the Big 12 might target next Why a college football super league could become a reality What conference realignment might look like in 2028, 2030, and beyond *JOIN THE FIRST AND 16 COMMUNITY!* We're at 885 subscribers and just 115 away from our goal of 1,000! Subscribe and help us keep independent Big 12 and college football coverage growing. *QUESTION OF THE DAY:* Will college football move toward four 20-team conferences, a massive super league, or more independent programs? Let us know in the comments! First and 16 — Your Home for Everything Big 12. #CollegeFootball #ConferenceRealignment #MiamiHurricanes #Big12 #ACC

Who's getting FIRED next in college football? Baylor has already fired Dave Aranda, and the Big 12 coaching hot seat is heating up! On today's episode of **First and 16**, we're ranking the Big 12 head coaches from safest to most likely to lose their jobs. Could Deion Sanders be on his way out at Colorado? Is Lance Leipold running out of time at Kansas? And how much longer can TCU stick with Sonny Dykes? But the chaos doesn't stop in the Big 12. With Mike Norvell under pressure at Florida State and other major programs potentially entering the coaching carousel, could college football be headed toward another massive domino effect? **In this episode:** - Big 12 coaching hot seat rankings (1–10) - Dave Aranda's firing at Baylor - Deion Sanders' future at Colorado - Lance Leipold and Sonny Dykes facing pressure - Mike Norvell and the Florida State situation - Potential coaching changes across the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten - Which Big 12 coaches could be targeted by other programs? 🔥 **Subscribe to First and 16** for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football rankings, predictions, and analysis. **QUESTION:** Who will be the next college football coach fired? Let us know in the comments! #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #CoachingCarousel

The Big 12 College Football Playoff picture just got completely turned upside down! BYU lost to UCF, Texas Tech fell to Cincinnati, and suddenly everyone is questioning whether the Big 12 can get multiple teams into the College Football Playoff. But what if the Big 12 isn't nearly as doomed as everyone thinks? On today's episode of First and 16, we're breaking down the updated Big 12 playoff race and explaining how BYU, Utah, Texas Tech, and Arizona could STILL give the conference multiple College Football Playoff teams. We'll discuss: 🏈 Why BYU's playoff hopes are far from over 🏈 How Texas Tech can recover from its loss to Cincinnati 🏈 Why Utah is in a strong position 🏈 How Arizona could completely shake up the Big 12 championship race 🏈 Why UCF's remaining games suddenly matter so much 🏈 Whether the Big 12 can still send THREE teams to the CFP Plus, why Houston isn't completely eliminated from the conversation and how the rest of college football could help the Big 12. The Big 12 had a terrible weekend. But is the conference actually in trouble, or is the playoff race just getting started? Let me know below: How many Big 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff? We're closing in on 1,000 subscribers! Subscribe to First and 16 for independent college football analysis, Big 12 coverage, playoff predictions, and rankings without the traditional conference bias. #Big12 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BYU #TexasTech #CollegeFootball