IOWA STATE 2023 PREVIEW

Parker and Grant are back to welcome in yet another new team to the Big 12. Gus Malzahn's UCF Knights promise to be one of the more intriguing teams in the conference in 2023. Topics include: -- Real-live comments from a coach! (At Big 12 Media Days, but still!) -- John Rhys Plumlee: Very Fast -- Running backs, height, and you: a study -- A bunch of mean dudes on the defensive line -- A bunch of question marks behind them -- Why you definitely should take the over on the UCF win total (even though one host accidentally predicts them to go under) Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Visit HomefieldApparel.com and use our promo code. Thanks to the Dave Campbell's Republic of Football Podcast network!

The Purple Theory Podcast goes green (and yellow) this week as Parker and Grant preview the 2023 Baylor Bears football season. Topics include: -- The Dave Aranda Experiment, and what success looks like -- The inverse cruelty of development cycles -- Shapen v. Robertson? Probably not, but still! -- A vast difference in the trenches -- Who will be the STAR of this defense? (see what we did there? Because of the Aranda position?) Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be part of Dave Campbell's Republic of Football podcast network! Our listeners can use promo code DCTF for 15% off at HomefieldApparel.com if you're a new customer, and 10% off if you're a returning customer. Next week: UCF!

Parker and Grant head west to Lubbock (well, metaphorically) to preview the Texas Tech Red Raider football team for 2023. Topics include: -- A farewell to Cormac McCarthy -- Mike Leach deserved better -- Tyler Shough: Heisman or no? -- Assorted tools at wideout -- A defense that will certainly do weird things - and most of the time, on purpose! We are proud to be part of the Republic of Football podcast network at Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Don't forget -- use promo code DCTF for 15% off at HomefieldApparel.com! Next up: THE BAYLOR BEARS

It's time to welcome the BYU Cougars to the Big 12! Parker and Grant turn their attention to Provo, where Kelani Sitake and the boys will try to improve from a 7-5 campaign in 2022. Topics include: -- Is "aggression" enough of a defensive scheme? -- Can Kedon Slovis go back to 2019? -- Is "height" enough for a wide receiving corps? -- Can Parker and Grant find a path to a bowl game for BYU with the schedule they have? Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Visit HOMEFIELDAPPAREL.COM using our promo code in the episode for 15% off for new customers and 10% off for returning customers. Shoutout to the Republic of Football podcast network at Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Next week: the Texas Tech Red Raiders!

Parker and Grant return to their old stomping grounds to break down the 2023 TCU football team. There's optimism! There's hope! There's a frankly terrifying estimation of the offensive and defensive lines! Topics include: -- Can you build an offense around Chandler Morris? -- Can Emani Bailey fill Emari Demercado's shoes? (A terrifying sentence) -- Who is going to play guard for TCU football? Well guess what it's you -- Why TCU's back eight defenders may be the best in the Big 12 Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Subscribe, if you would, to all of our podcast brethren in the Dave Campbell's Republic of Football network. Next week: BYU!

Parker and Grant turn their critical eye to the Iowa State Cyclones. Despite their best efforts, optimism is tough to find. Topics include: -- Hunter Dekkers: Is he good? -- Skill positions, or lack thereof -- An offensive line that certainly exists -- What does Iowa State want to be on defense? The Purple Theory podcast is proud to be a part of the Republic of Football podcast network, brought to you by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Follow Grant on Twitter @grantmcgalliard and Parker @statsowar. Next week: TCU!

*Note for listeners: We're trying video for our previews this year. As such, the audio includes moments of "hey I think Grant's camera has shut off!" Please bear with us.* Preview season is here! Parker and Grant continue the tradition of talking more about the Kansas Jayhawks than any two men have the right to. Topics include: -- Quick Turnpike Troubadours analysis -- An explanation of our preview scheme and structure, slightly altered this year to give more context and consistency -- Jalon Daniels appreciation hour -- A wide receiving corps full of Guys, But Not Dudes -- Defense: No thanks! -- A salient effort at optimism during the schedule rundown You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@purple_theory_pod! The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be part of the Republic of Football podcast network, brought to you by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Next week: Iowa State!

Parker and Grant turn their watchful eyes to the professional ranks for a brief second to review the Big 12 players selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Topics include: -- A frankly irresponsible take from someone who should know better -- New Turnpike Troubadours music -- What fans should expect from a player drafted in the fifth round -- Max Duggan got drafted and we're not going to shut up about it at all -- Bijan v. Roschon in the pros The Purple Theory Podcast is proud to be part of the ⁠Republic of Football⁠ podcast network, brought to you by Dave Campbell's Texas Football.

Parker and Grant run through the data to find out which teams have a true homefield advantage in the new Big 12. Win/loss rates and spread performance are discussed. So are flight times and airport ratings. You guess which one of us did what. Topics include: -- Iowa State being bad on the road -- Texas Tech also being bad on the road, but at least in a fun way -- Nippert Stadium: the FORTRESS -- Infrastructure in Kansas City We're excited to be part of the Dave Campbell's Texas Football podcasting network! Check out all affiliated pods by clicking this link.

Parker and Grant kick off their Big 12 team rankings with a tour through the head coaches. Topics include, but are not limited to: -- Horrendous vibes at Texas -- Positive vibes at Texas Tech -- Gus Malzahn's retirement dreams -- Matt Campbell's ceiling -- Dave Aranda Appreciation Hour Follow Parker on Twitter @statsowar and Grant @grantmcgalliard. Stay tuned for big news ahead!