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The Big 12 might be even CRAZIER than we thought one month into the college football season.
FOX Sports' Tim Brando joins Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo to explain why he's been surprised by the number of Big 12 teams that have elevated their play, why there are talented teams being overlooked nationally, and why the conference has become so difficult to figure out.
Plus, Brando gives his assessment of the Big 12 season one month in, discusses the Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for the future of college athletics, and takes us behind the scenes on the differences between calling an NFL game and a college football game.
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"Tim Brando: The Big 12 is Even CRAZIER Than We Thought | Heartland College Sports Interview" is an episode of Heartland College Sports: The Big 12 Sports Podcast. Runtime 30 min. Published October 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.