At the outset of most college football seasons, I just assume that the SEC is the best conference. And, usually it is. Not this year. The SEC's talent at the bottom might match any league in the country; but at the top, the Big 12 is superior. The Big 12 has five undefeated teams that haven't even been challenged yet. And, if you're just sitting around watching the scoreboard on Saturdays, you might think Big 12 basketball has already started.
Texas has scored more than 50 three times and is averaging more than 45 points per game.
Oklahoma is averaging 50 points per game.
Missouri is averaging about 55 points per game.
Oklahoma State is scoring more than 50 points per game.
Texas Tech's least productive game on offense has been 35 points, and its average is in the 40s.
At the top, the SEC isn't even close to the Big 12 right now. Florida is good, but not that good. LSU struggled with an Auburn teams that looks clearly overrated. Georgia got throttled by a young Alabama team at home. Tennessee stinks. The saving grace might be Alabama, but is there anyone who thinks the Tide is winning any championships this year?
It's weird to say, but the Big 12 is awesome. I haven't even talked about Kansas, a team averaging 35 points per game and coming off a BCS bowl game from a year ago. In most years, I'll put the top six SEC teams up against anyone. This year, as Lee Corso says, "not so fast, my friends."
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