Week 2 of the college football season was completely unpredictable for the Big 12.

Pete Mundo reacts to a wild weekend that saw Oklahoma State stun Oregon, Texas Tech struggle more than expected against Oregon State, and the Big 12 finish 1-2 against the SEC.

Plus, which teams changed our minds after Week 2? Who should Big 12 fans be worried about? And what did we learn about the conference championship race after another crazy weekend?

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The SEC and Big Ten are BIG losers this week, while Big 12 fans have plenty to be excited about heading into Week 2.

Pete Mundo breaks down his biggest Winners & Losers in college football, including the SEC’s handling of the LSU drama, the Big Ten’s clock controversy in Michigan vs. Western Michigan, and why Oklahoma State lands firmly on the loser list.

Plus, Big 12 fans are winners thanks to an incredible Week 2 slate, Cincinnati continues to fly under the radar, and Colorado’s defense deserves some love.

Pete also closes the show with some thoughts on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

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The Big 12 gets three shots at the SEC in Week 2, but can the conference pull off the sweep?

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down every Big 12 game in Week 2 of the 2026 college football season, including Utah vs. Arkansas, Kansas vs. Missouri and Arizona State vs. Texas A&M.

Plus, BYU and Arizona open Big 12 conference play, Oklahoma State gets a massive test against Oregon, Iowa State takes on Iowa, and much more.

Mundo gives you his game-by-game predictions, previews and picks against the spread for a loaded Week 2.

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The Big 12 Power Rankings are already getting WILD after the first full weekend of the 2026 college football season.

Pete Mundo is LIVE for the Monday night Heartland College Sports Mailbag to unveil his latest Big 12 Power Rankings after Week 1. Who deserves the No. 1 spot? Which teams made the biggest jump? And which teams are already heading in the wrong direction?

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🔥 Updated Big 12 Power Rankings

🏈 Week 1 takeaways

👀 Week 2 storylines

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The Big 12 had plenty to prove in Week 1 and the conference responded in a BIG way.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to everything we learned from the first full weekend of the Big 12 2026 football season. Which Big 12 teams made the biggest statements? Who has us rethinking our preseason expectations? And which teams should have fans concerned going forward?

We break down the biggest winners, surprises and takeaways from across the conference, plus what Week 1 means for the Big 12 race.

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0:00 Big 12 Starts 13-2

1:14 Baylor's Near Upset vs. Auburn

4:35 Oklahoma State Bombs vs. Tulsa

9:35 West Virginia Hangs On

15:35 ESPN Hoses Houston and the Big 12

20:15 Big 12 Dominates FCS, Plus Cincinnati Impresses

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The Big 12 Conference got Week 1 of the college football season underway with a 3-0 start, including two dominant wins, with Utah over Idaho and UCF blasting Bethune-Cookman. But it was Colorado's comeback vs. Georgia Tech that STOLE the show on Thursday night in college football.

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The Big 12 needs to bounce back in Week 1 after TCU’s disastrous start to the 2026 college football season.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo previews and predicts the three biggest Big 12 games of Week 1, including Colorado at Georgia Tech, Cincinnati vs. Boston College and Baylor vs. Auburn. Which games does the Big 12 NEED to win to restore some confidence and national respect?

Plus, we go around the rest of the Big 12 schedule with predictions, betting trends, upset possibilities and the games that could tell us more than expected about the conference in Week 1.

🏈 Colorado vs. Georgia Tech

🏈 Cincinnati vs. Boston College

🏈 Baylor vs. Auburn

💰 Betting trends and lines to watch

👀 A Key Player to Watch in Each Game

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Did Week 0 already change how we should view the Big 12 in 2026?

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is LIVE for the Monday night Heartland College Sports mailbag to break down the fallout from TCU's disastrous loss to North Carolina, what it means for the Horned Frogs and whether it's an early warning sign for the Big 12.

Plus, we're turning the page to Week 1, discussing the biggest questions facing the conference, which teams we're buying and selling, and answering YOUR Big 12 football questions live.

Was TCU's loss just one bad game, or are some of our preseason Big 12 expectations already looking wrong?

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TCU's disastrous Week 0 loss to North Carolina has raised some major questions about the Horned Frogs, and the Big 12 Conference as a whole heading into the 2026 college football season.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by Drake Toll of Locked On Big 12 to break down what went wrong for TCU, whether the loss should change expectations for the Horned Frogs, and what it means for the Big 12 moving forward.

Plus, Pete and Drake preview the 2026 Big 12 football season, discuss the teams they're buying and selling, the biggest questions entering Week 1, and which contenders have the best chance to emerge from a wide-open conference race.

🏈 What went wrong for TCU vs. North Carolina?

🔥 Did TCU get exposed?

🤔 What does the loss mean for the Big 12?

🏆 Which Big 12 teams can make the College Football Playoff?

👀 Biggest storylines entering the 2026 season

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Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is reacting to the Week 0 match up where TCU fell to UNC 15-10. Where did the game go wrong and what does it mean for the Big 12 Conference as we get set to really kick off the 2026 college football season.

Mundo answers all your questions as well in this LIVE show from Heartland College Sports.

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The 2026 college football season is here, and there is already plenty of Big 12 drama to break down in this week's Winners & Losers.

Pete Mundo discusses TCU's decision to ban the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, while the Horned Frogs also land on the winners side thanks to Steve Belichick not coaching for North Carolina in Week 0.

Plus, BYU and Kalani Sitake face an uncomfortable situation involving Brian Santiago, Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall earns winner status, Oklahoma State lands a major offensive line commitment, and Lane Kiffin takes the blame for helping force college football to shut the door on NFL players returning to the college game.

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College football is officially back! Pete Mundo gets you ready for Week 0 with a full preview and prediction for TCU vs. North Carolina, as the Horned Frogs get the Big 12 season underway.

Pete breaks down the biggest questions surrounding TCU, what to expect from UNC, the latest betting trends and his prediction for the game.

Plus, we go around the rest of the Week 0 college football slate, including Memphis vs. UNLV, potential College Football Playoff implications, future Big 12 opponents to watch and the other games and storylines that could matter to Big 12 fans as the 2026 season begins.

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In this week's Big 12 football mailbag, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo answers all your top questions as Week 0 is here! The top question: Who are the Big 12 football Heisman Trophy dark horses to keep an eye on?!

Mundo also answers your questions about coaches on the hot seat, wild Big 12 Championship game predictions, Week 0 games and much more!

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The 2026 Big 12 football season is almost here, which means it's time to lock in FINAL predictions.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo goes through his complete Big 12 standings from top to bottom — and things get wild with a FOUR-WAY tie for second place and an appearance in the Big 12 Championship Game.

Who wins the conference? Which contenders fall short? And which teams could surprise everyone in 2026?

Plus, Pete makes his picks for the Big 12's biggest individual awards, including Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and more.

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Is the Big 12 really Texas Tech and everybody else in 2026? Not so fast.

CBS Sports and Cover 3 Podcast's Chip Patterson joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to preview the 2026 Big 12 football season, and he believes the conference's top tier includes more than just the defending champion Texas Tech Red Raiders.

They discuss which teams could challenge the favorite, the biggest questions surrounding the conference, coaches facing pressure, and which team could finish at the bottom of the Big 12.

🏈 Is Texas Tech really the team to beat?

🔥 Which teams could surprise in 2026?

🪑 Who enters the season on the hot seat?

📉 Who could be the Big 12's worst team?

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The Preseason College Football AP Poll dropped on Monday, and Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why the voters are set to be WRONG again about the Big 12 Conference. However, it may not even be their fault!

The dark horses from the Big 12 Conference in 2026 will be WHO? What do the odds say? We look at wild scenarios for this conference and how the season could end up playing out that would shock college football. We take more of your questions and thoughts as we get set for the start of college football!

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The first month of the 2026 college football season could tell us EVERYTHING about the Big 12.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo breaks down the 10 games that will define September for the conference, from huge non-conference opportunities to early Big 12 matchups that could completely change the championship race.

Which teams have the most to gain? Which games could damage the Big 12 nationally? And which contenders could see their season take a major turn before October even arrives?

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The betting markets are starting to paint a fascinating picture of the 2026 Big 12 football season.

DraftKings Sportsbook Director Johnny Avello joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to break down the latest Big 12 odds, including conference championship favorites, season win totals, College Football Playoff odds and some teams that might be getting overlooked by bettors.

Which Big 12 teams are attracting the most attention? Where could there be value in the win totals? And what do the odds tell us about a conference that could have one of the deepest and most unpredictable races in college football?

We discuss Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, and surprises around the league, along with those who aren't getting bet enough as the 2026 season approaches.

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Joey McGuire says Texas Tech is embracing its role as one of the most hated teams in college football — and that might be exactly what the Big 12 needs.

In this week’s Heartland College Sports LIVE Mailbag, Pete Mundo explains why the Red Raiders becoming the conference villain could actually be GOOD for the Big 12. Every great league needs teams that fans love to hate, and with Texas and Oklahoma gone, Texas Tech might be ready to fill that role.

Plus, we dive into your questions and comments as the 2026 Big 12 football season gets closer.

🏈 Is Texas Tech officially the Big 12’s villain?

🔥 Why the conference should EMBRACE THE HATE

📬 Your Big 12 questions, takes and predictions

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When will each BIG 12 football team LOSE its first game of the 2026 college football season?!

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo predicts the FIRST loss for all 16 Big 12 teams, with an in-depth explanation as to why every team is poised to drop a game along the way. The question is: Will it be Week 1? November? Will any team get to the Big 12 Championship Game or CFP without a loss?

Mundo runs down every team in the league from start to finish.

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