
In this episode of the 23 Personnel Podcast, hosts Spencer and Michael dive into the upcoming college football season, focusing on the Big 12 Conference and Texas Tech's prospects. They discuss the excitement surrounding the return of meaningful football, provide updates on Texas Tech soccer, and analyze player injuries and their impact on the team. The conversation also touches on fan reactions to the team's investments in players, insights from Coach McGuire, and predictions for the Big 12 season, including team analyses and win-loss projections. In this episode, the hosts delve into their predictions for the upcoming Big 12 football season, discussing team performances, key player battles, and potential outcomes for each team. They analyze Cincinnati's chances, Colorado's challenges, and the overall landscape of the conference, providing insights into how each team might fare based on returning players and coaching changes. The conversation also touches on the implications of team dynamics and the impact of new recruits and transfers on performance.
00:00 – Introduction
05:06 – Updates on Texas Tech Soccer
08:50 – Fall Camp Updates and Player Injuries
16:41 – Discussion on Financial Investments in College Football
23:12 – Reflections on Team Performance and Expectations
30:55 – Celebrating 100 Years of Texas Tech Football
34:19 – Uniforms and Fan Engagement
36:28 – Kickoff Luncheon and Team Dynamics
37:56 – Big 12 Predictions Overview
43:45 – Arizona State and Baylor
49:07 – BYU
55:49 – UCF
01:08:40 – Cincinnati
01:11:39 – Colorado
01:14:29 – Houston
01:17:16 – Iowa State
01:20:07 – Kansas
01:22:53 – Kansas State
01:25:46 – Oklahoma State
01:28:21 – TCU
01:31:20 – Utah
01:40:33 – West Virginia
01:42:21 – Week Zero Predictions
01:51:07 – What did we learn