They've been playing at the top of the SEC for a few years, and count as quality opponents, by the mantra spreaders, yet I don't believe they would even finish in the top 5 of the Big12 conference, if they magically went back.  

Im not sure why so many still perpetuate the SEC beating up each other myth.  I believe Oklahoma, TCU, Baylor and Oklahoma State are all better than Texas AtM and Mizzu, and that puts the Big12 depth and quality almost equal to the SEC.

say what you will about the Big12's defensive woes, but the top teams would give almost any top 10 team a run for their money.

i think the Big 12 is getting hugely disrespected by the playoff committee.