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Big Ten coach who had an abysmal record in the SEC thinks his team would be ranked in the SEC

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Context

What happened: Illinois coach Bret Bielema said his 6-3 team would "probably be a top-15 team" if it played in the SEC, after a 24-13 win over Nebraska. Key numbers: Illinois is 6-3. Bielema went 11-29 against the SEC in four years at Arkansas, including 0-8 in his first season. Illinois lost to Ohio State 42-19. Why it matters: The comment adds to Big Ten coaches criticizing the initial CFP rankings for being loaded with SEC teams, after Curt Cignetti made similar remarks.

What changed

Illinois coach Bret Bielema said his 6-3 team would "probably be a top-15 team" if it played in the SEC, after a 24-13 win over Nebraska.

Why it matters

The comment adds to Big Ten coaches criticizing the initial CFP rankings for being loaded with SEC teams, after Curt Cignetti made similar remarks.

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