When A&M left for the big12 for the SEC, it was the beginning of the rise of conference affiliation because of tv contract money per school and the SEC was dominant with the Big10 right behind it but since NIL has had a few years to take root, it's clear that being able to buy your roster effectively with NIL and then coach it is now more important than conference affiliation. Ohio State, Oregon, and the Big10 seems to have an advantage due to scheduling but the bluebloods are not as automatic anymore.

Indiana, Texas Tech and Miami is showing that not only can they get into the playoffs, but they can win and compete for the national championship.

The Big10 makes more money per school than the SEC now and the big12 and ACC are way behind but any school that can get their collective act together can put together a roster that can get them into the playoffs.

What exactly is Tech showing?

That they can get into the playoffs and be competitive. No doubt they can outspend everyone in the big12 and get to the playoffs again. If they do that for 10 straight years, wouldn't they have some credibility?

You would think they would win at least a few playoff games if they make 10 straight years. Being in the bug12, this is very possible.

Could A&M make it 10 years in a row in the sec?