In this episode of First and XII, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions in college football today: Does college football need a commissioner? With the NCAA's rapidly evolving landscape, we explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of appointing a centralized leader to oversee the sport nationally.

We examine what this could mean specifically for the Big 12 Conference, especially as it navigates realignment, competitiveness, and long-term stability. The discussion also tackles the growing impact of the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals on college football programs, recruiting dynamics, and athlete retention.

Is a commissioner the solution to these complex issues? Or would it create more challenges for conferences like the Big 12? Join us as we break down expert opinions, fan perspectives, and real-world implications of this major shift in college football governance.

Key Topics Covered:

• The case for and against a college football commissioner
• How NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping the sport
• The Big 12’s current position and future in an evolving NCAA landscape
• What centralized leadership could mean for player movement, competitive balance, and policy enforcement

Tags:
College football commissioner, Big 12 football, NCAA governance, NIL in college football, transfer portal issues, college football podcast, college football realignment, Big 12 news, NIL impact, NCAA leadership, college athletics policy

The Big 12 Conference has added eight teams in the past two years. Some of these teams have overperformed expectations while others are struggling and don't appear to have any true path forward to rising up.

In this episode, we rank each of the teams 1-8.

The Big 12 has the most parity in the country, however this can be a problem is there is no team that is able to dominate and be the face of the conference.