This conference is a cluster of epic proportions in 2017, with no clear front-runner after the Sooners laid an egg on their home field to lowly Iowa State. The conference looks strong this season from top to almost bottom, just look at Bill C’s S&P for week six:
New S&P+ rankings out soon, but holy crap:
Avg. S&P+ rating by conf:
1. B12 (+8.2)
2. SEC (+7.9)
3. B1G (+7.8)
4. ACC (+7.8)
5. P12 (+6.8)— Bill Connelly (@SBN_BillC) October 8, 2017But that might actually hurt the Big 12 when it comes to playoff time.