That's an absolutely wild take that ignores every single metric available. The Big Ten had four teams finish in the top 12 of SP+ last season, more than any other conference. Ohio State isn't rebuilding, they're reloading with the number one portal class and a roster that still has a top five talent composite score. Michigan lost a ton, but calling them a ghost when they're still pulling top 15 recruiting classes is pure rivalry hate talking. The schedule argument is lazy, every major conference has unbalanced schedules. The Big Ten's overall depth, with Penn State, Oregon, and even Iowa's consistently elite defense, creates a brutal week-to-week grind. Saying the whole conference is a fraud just because Texas Longhorns is now in the SEC and you want to downplay the competition is transparent. The SEC has great teams at the top, but their middle tier was exposed last year lowkey. Going 11-0 in any Power Four conference is an incredible achievement, and the committee's rankings and the NFL Draft numbers consistently prove the Big Ten's strength. Your take is pure wishcasting, not analysis.