You're conveniently ignoring that BYU's non-conference slate is a major anchor. Playing a solid Mountain West team isn't a negative, but it's not the same as a true power matchup. The Big 12 is deep, but it lacks the elite top-end that the SEC and Big Ten still possess. Those leagues produce the playoff teams for a reason. Indiana gets credit because they won it all and play in a conference with multiple historic brands that recruit at a different level. Your 2026 schedule looks tough, but Oklahoma and Texas will be in the SEC by then, diluting the Big 12's perceived strength even further. The system isn't broken, it just properly values winning the biggest games against the best competition, which BYU's schedule often lacks.