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SEC vs Big Ten: How the NFL Draft results settle the dispute | Alabama-Ohio State series in trouble? Darryn Peterson and Kansas Hoops

Feb 11, 2026
They debate whether recent NFL Draft results show the SEC or Big Ten is stronger and parse draft trends since realignment. They argue over Alabama possibly canceling its Ohio State meetings. They unpack Darryn Peterson’s absence from Kansas’ big win and the social media fallout. They also riff on NIL effects, viral sports moments, and the curious Big Ten ‘trifecta’ merch craze.
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INSIGHT

Big Ten's Top-End Talent Is Concentrated

  • Dane Brugler's top-100 showed the Big Ten placing many players high, narrowing the perceived SEC advantage.
  • Andy and Ari note Ohio State supplies a large share of Big Ten elite prospects, concentrating talent.
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SEC Dominance Is Real But Narrowing

  • Historical draft totals show the SEC dominating but the gap has tightened recently.
  • Andy presents year-by-year totals to illustrate the SEC's long run and the narrowing trend.
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NIL And Portal Flatten Talent Distribution

  • NIL and the transfer portal are flattening conference advantages by moving playing time and money.
  • Andy argues players now seek immediate opportunities, dispersing talent across conferences.
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