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In this episode, we dive deep into ESPN’s updated Football Power Index (FPI) rankings for the reloaded Big 12. From Utah’s entrance to UCF’s rise and Kansas State’s consistency, we analyze what the numbers really mean — then reveal our own power rankings that take a few surprising turns. Don’t miss the insider analysis, team-by-team breakdowns, and hot takes that make First and 12 your go-to Big 12 College Football podcast.

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Big 12 football, ESPN FPI rankings, Big 12 power rankings, First and 12 podcast, college football 2025, Utah football, Kansas State football, UCF football, Big 12 preseason predictions, Texas and Oklahoma leave Big 12

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In this episode of First and 12, we tackle one of the biggest debates in college football: is the Big 12 or the ACC the stronger conference? With playoff bids, quarterback depth, and non-conference wins all on the table, we break down who’s rising and who’s riding reputation. From Florida State and Clemson to Kansas State and Utah, we compare talent, coaching, and performance to see which league is truly built for the new era of college football.

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ACC vs Big 12 football, college football conference rankings, best football conference 2025, Big 12 strength, ACC power teams, conference realignment, playoff contenders, Florida State vs Texas Tech, Clemson football, Big 12 expansion impact

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In this episode of First and XII, we expose how media bias—especially from ESPN—shapes the college football landscape through flawed metrics like the FPI (Football Power Index). We dig into how the SEC benefits from inflated rankings, while conferences like the Big 12, ACC, and others are consistently undervalued. Is it analysis or just narrative control? We break down how this media favoritism impacts rankings, playoff seeding, and the national conversation.

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ESPN FPI, college football rankings, SEC bias, media bias in college football, Big 12 football, overrated SEC, college football playoff rankings, ESPN narrative, college football analytics, First and XII podcast

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