apparently the writers aren't buying the SEC hype myth anymore

And/or aren't voting based on conference affiliation like the coaches do.

Indiana shouldn't be above ND. They lost to a good team at home and we lost ot a good team away. TT hasn't really played anyone so, while I get they are undefeated, 5 seems high. Same goes for Utah who haven't played anyone either.

Granted this all works itself out but the Big 12 teams have schedules almost as bad as the ACC teams. They shouldn't be rewarded for weak OOC schedules.