In this special 50th episode of First and 12, we deliver the ultimate 2025 Big 12 football preview—with predictions for all 193 conference matchups. Every team. Every game. Every outcome. We walk through the full Big 12 schedule week by week and reveal our picks for the Big 12 Championship Game and who we believe will represent the conference in the 2025 College Football Playoff. If you're a Big 12 fan, this is the can't-miss episode of the year—packed with analysis, upsets, bold predictions, and end-of-season projections.

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Just when we thought NIL collectives were on their way out, they’re back—and stronger than ever. In this episode of First and 12, we dive into the return of booster-backed NIL deals and what it means for the future of college football. With the Wild West fully reopened, the need for real rules—and possibly a national commissioner—has never been more urgent. Can college football survive without structure, or are we headed toward total chaos?

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The Big 12 isn't done growing—so who’s next? In this episode of First and 12, we break down the top candidates for Big 12 expansion moving forward. From schools like UConn and San Diego State to wild cards like UNLV or Louisville, we evaluate which programs bring value in terms of football, basketball, academics, market size, and media relevance. If Brett Yormark makes another move, who should be on the shortlist—and who’s a pipe dream?

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