Jake Brend and Derek Duke continue their 2026 Big 12 football preview series by breaking down Cincinnati, TCU, and Kansas State while reacting to the latest developments from Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss the growing partnership between the Big Ten and SEC, the future of conference championships, and what it all means for the Big 12. Plus, their favorite things to do during a 100-degree Iowa summer.
🏈 Big Ten vs. The Big 12
The guys discuss:
• Why the Big Ten and SEC continue pulling away
• Tony Petitti's latest comments on college football's future
• Conference championship games potentially disappearing
• Why regional rivalries still matter to the sport
🐻 Cincinnati, TCU & Kansas State Preview
Season outlooks include:
• Can Scott Satterfield survive another season at Cincinnati?
• Is TCU making the right move by changing its offensive identity?
• Colin Klein's first season leading Kansas State
• Which team has the best chance to exceed expectations in 2026?
🌪️ Big 12 Storylines
• Iowa and Iowa State reportedly working to extend the Cy-Hawk Series
• Why preserving rivalry games matters
• Early expectations around the conference race
🥃 Plus
• Whiskey River Draft: Best things to do when it's 100° outside
• Iowa trivia
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