This weekend in the Big 12 was absolute madness.

On this episode of First & 16, we break down the most shocking upsets, buzzer-beaters, blown leads, and statement wins that completely reshaped the Big 12 basketball race. From ranked teams going down to unexpected breakout performances, the conference proved once again why it's the toughest league in college basketball.

We dive into:

• The biggest upset of the weekend

• How the conference standings were shaken up

• Which contenders are legit — and which ones are on upset alert

• Key players who took over when it mattered most

• What this means heading toward March

If you thought Big 12 basketball couldn't get any crazier… think again.

College football is on the brink of another massive change — and not necessarily for the better. With the Big Ten Conference pushing momentum toward an expanded 24-team postseason format following the shift to the 12-team College Football Playoff model, we ask the hard question: is bigger really better?

In this episode, we break down what a 24-team playoff could look like, how automatic bids might reshape conference power, and why expansion risks watering down the regular season — the very thing that makes college football special. We also examine the growing influence of superconferences and whether this model further sidelines programs outside the power structure.

Finally, we argue that the real issue isn't just size — it's governance. Is the current playoff selection committee equipped to fairly evaluate a 24-team field? Or is it time to rethink the entire system and move toward a more transparent, performance-based format?

If you care about tradition, competitive balance, and the integrity of the sport, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode of First and 16, we break down one of the biggest upsets of the college basketball season — No. 9 Kansas stunning No. 1 Arizona 82-78 in Lawrence to snap the Wildcats' undefeated run and leave the AP Top 25 landscape shaking. We'll talk about how this game reshapes the national picture in the poll, what it means for March hopes, and the wider implications for teams jockeying in a crowded top 25. Then we pivot to college football and tackle a growing scheduling controversy: why non-conference games slated a decade in advance are hurting the sport and how moving toward a nearer-term scheduling model could improve competitive balance, fan interest, and flexibility around conference realignment. This episode blends high-stakes hoops with big-picture gridiron strategy.