their rating is based on last years finish. Do you really think they are better than Kentucky, Mizzou, Arkansas, Florida, Auburn, or Georgia? Sure, they would stack up nicely against us, Tenn, and Vandy. There are ten teams in the SEC better than Coastal. When P5 teams play them they usually do not take the game seriously. Players almost think it’s a relaxed weekend. All these Coastal level teams take advantage of that. I am hoping for the 12 team playoff so those teams can see what it’s like to play good teams almost every week, when the games really matter. Coastal’s big win over BYU was a great game and a good win; BYU played them at their place and and we’re pretty evenly matched.
Georgia was missing half their team when they played Cincinnati in the Bowl game. But, I think Cincinnati is a very good team and will make a good Big12 member. I just don’t agree with your assessment and I think you might see that this season.