People need to understand this. The BTW has been one of the worst two P6 divisions every year of its existence, and has been bested by some G6 divisions. Last year was a great example. OU, 3-6 in the Big 12 goes to Nebraska, who was 3-6 in the BTW. The two teams were so unevenly matched it was pathetic. Or Iowa competing for the west title can't beat 1-8 ISU at home.They play in the Big 10 West. They probably win 6 minimum.
Big 10 west has and is a terrible division. It is not a disputable thing. hundreds of data points of BTW outside of it's own division prove this, and it isn't a marginal difference. It is adding multiple wins to records vs. what they'd be in a good division/conference.