Big Ten vs. SEC: Josh Pate explains where college football supremacy currently sits

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is facing scrutiny after a disappointing 4-10 record in the 2025-26 college football bowl season. Notably, the SEC went 1-8 against other Power Four conferences, including an 0-4 record against the ACC and a 1-3 record versus the Big Ten. This performance marks a significant shift as the SEC, which dominated from 2006 to 2022 with 13 national titles in 17 years, failed to secure a spot in the national championship game for the third consecutive year.

The Big Ten, on the other hand, continues to rise in prominence, having won the last two College Football Playoff (CFP) national championships and now competing for a third with No. 1 Indiana set to face No. 10 Miami. This shift has prompted analysts like Josh Pate to question the SEC's current standing, suggesting the Big Ten's focus on fundamental football may contribute to its success. Pate also